Education must continue
~ No need for rules if common sense rules ~ PHILIPSBURG – The beginning of the new school year created a rather awkward situation, not only for the government, but also for schools and parents. While some schools More...
Distance learning or no learning
In St. Maarten, the pandemic has made life very difficult for schools, teachers, and students. The choice is a familiar one by now. We must choose between safety for our children first and convenience. Or inconvenience, More...
Will the Caribbean Reform Entity become a reality?
PHILIPSBURG – The number of corona-virus infections has pushed attention for the Caribbean Reform Entity (CRE) to the background – but it is still there. Since Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs left More...
Reform Entity: healthcare and education systems need improvement
PHILIPSBURG – The Caribbean Reform Entity (CRE) – if it ever becomes a reality – will take measures to reform the education systems in Curacao, Aruba, and St. Maarten and also look for ways to improve More...
Maurice Lake congratulates USM on upcoming 30th Anniversary
Mr. Editor, I would like to congratulate the University of St. Martin (USM) on their upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 16, 2019. Our local University came a long way in its thirtieth years of existence. More...
Minister Smith Visits Sr. Regina School – Apologises for Error Made in Presentation to Parliament
Philipsburg, September 17, 2018 — Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, the Honourable Wycliffe Smith visited the Sister Regina Primary School on Monday to personally apologize to the Principal, More...
Unqualified teachers
By Hilbert Haar What is the definition of a qualified teacher? This question popped into my mind when I read about Minister Wycliffe Smith’s summary of the state of affairs in the schools on our island. LOGIN More...
Bible University to Host Orientation on Thursday Night
PHILIPSBURG — Grace Hill Bible University (GHBU) SXM Campus will be hosting an Orientation Night on Thursday July 26 at 7:00 pm at Heaven’s Touch International Church in Hope Estate, opposite the SOL Service More...
The Rotary Club Of Sint Maarten Hosts “Pop Dinner Party” In Support Of Sister Marie Laurence Primary School
PHILIPSBURG — SINT MAARTEN — July 15, 2018 – The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten hosted a “Pop-Up” dinner party in support of Sister Marie Laurence Primary School on July 8, 2018. A first More...
World Youth Skills Day on July 15
Great Bay — St. Maarten — On July 15th, 2018, young people worldwide will be celebrating the international World Youth Skills Day (WYSD. The United Nations General Assembly designated the international More...
