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Deputy Prime Minister Theodore Heyliger Lets off Steam on Rumors --- Says New Government can hit the ground Running Since he did the work for them --- Causeway Contracts and Permits Already Signed off --- Heyliger.

Philipsburg:--- Deputy Prime Minister Theodore Heyliger chose to let off some steam during an off the air press conference on Wednesday against what he called constant rumors against his person or that of the United Peoples Party. Heyliger told reporters that he will not be taking up his seat in Parliament right now but he did not rule out that possibility for the new Parliamentary year which begins in September. "It is not my intention to take up the parliamentary seat as y...

Swearing-in of New Government Tentatively set for Monday.

Philipsburg:--- The incoming government that is supported by the National Alliance, Democratic Party, and the three independent Members of Parliament Illidge, Richardson, and La Ville might be sworn-in on Monday announced Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams on Wednesday. Wescot Williams said that the screening of the Ministers and incoming Member of Parliament is underway and it is expected that the reports on the screening would be in by the end of this week. She said when ...

Prime Minister Brings Clarity on AMFO Funding.

Philipsburg:--- Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams brought some clarity to the AMFO funding which will be replaced by a local agency. The Prime Minister said there is no secret regarding her feelings on the statements that are being made on the debt relief for St. Maarten which was part of the constitutional changes for St. Maarten. She said she is of the opinion that the statements made regarding the debt relief has been overstated especially knowing what St...

St. Maarten signs Agreement with Miami Dade School of Justice.

Philipsburg:--- The Minister of Justice Roland Duncan in collaboration with the Police Department signed an agreement with the Miami Dade Justice School. The Director of the Miami Dade School of Justice Hector Garcia met with the Minister of Justice on Wednesday. The aim of the a...

Finance Minister Clarifies his Decision on Agreement.

Philipsburg:--- Appointed Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto attended his first and last press conference since taking office some 20 months ago on Wednesday to bring clarity to some of the decisions he took. While taking jabs at some reporters, Shigemoto said that the new tax re...

Labour Ministry Reviewing 2009 Labour Policy --- De Weever.

Philipsburg:--- Minister of Labour Cornelius de Weever announced on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing that his Ministry is busy reviewing the 2009 labour policy. Minister de Weever called on all employers to respect the laws of St. Maarten while filing requ...

Caribserve Video X Games Officially Announced.

The Video X Games foundation is proud to announce that Caribserve has come on board as title sponsor of the event, making it possible for the Video X Games to produce the world class international gaming tournament that the foundation had envisioned for many years. The event is s...

UVI officials to hold information session on Masters in Education program.

PHILIPSBURG:--- University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) officials are scheduled to hold an information session on St. Maarten next week for persons interested in following the Masters in Education program that will be jointly offered with the University of St. Martin (USM).
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UTS celebrates World Telecommunication Day.

UTS will be commemorating World Telecommunication Day, which is recognized yearly on May 17th, by giving back to the customers that have made the company's success possible. On May 16th and 17th, the company will offer a top-up promotion to its Chippie prepaid customers on St. M...

Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season.

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Honorable Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams, Chairman of the Island's Disaster Emergency Management Organization, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to begin to prepare timely for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane se...

George Lamming on Rodney, Wena Poon on “Books are boring!” & homemade ice cream to lively up St. Martin Book Fair 2012.

GREAT BAY/MARIGOT:--- The 10th annual St. Martin Book Fair, with "Forward ..." as its theme, will run from May 31 to June 2, 2012, at Belair Community Center, USM, Marigot Public Library, schools and other venues throughout the island, said Shujah Reiph, coordinator of the book f...