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Raymond Romeo receives Competent Communicator Award from Toastmasters International.

rromeoreceivescompetentcommunicatoraward03062012Philipsburg:--- Toastmasters International announced that Raymond Romeo has achieved the Competent Communicator designation. On March 15th 2012, Raymond completed his tenth project in the Competent Communication Manual. Once the CC has been achieved the Toastmaster then can go on to more advanced projects with 15 manuals to choose from.
Valerie Brazier DTM, District 81 Secretary presented Raymond with his Competent Communicator certificate to recognize this important milestone. Raymond joined Toastmasters on February 17th 2011 and is a valued member of the Philipsburg Toastmasters Club. He sought out this communication and leadership organization because he wanted to further refine his leadership and communication skills. Raymond has served his club on the executive board for the 2011/2012 term as Treasurer.
"Achieving my Competent Communicator award is just the beginning. I see this as a stepping stone towards achieving my Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award" said Raymond Romeo.
Toastmasters International has a proven program in leadership and communication that is available for each and every individual who decides to take the initiative and invest in professional development. After all toastmasters are where leaders are made.
The Philipsburg Toastmasters Club meets at the library every first and third Thursdays of every month
from 7:45pm to 9:00pm. I would like to encourage persons to attend a meeting in the very near future so
they can benefit from the Toastmasters experience.

Mental Health Crisis Deepens: Two Patients in Violent Altercation on Bush Road.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The growing mental health crisis on Sint Maarten was brought into sharp focus this morning when two mental health patien...

TELEM faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Finances, Leadership Delays, and Oversight.

TELEM faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Finances, Leadership Delays, and Oversight.

~Finance Minister grilled over liquidity crisis, consultant spending, and delays in appointing a new CEO~

PHILIPSBURG: --- TELEM Group, th...

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PHILIPSBURG:--- What began as a routine sitting of Parliament quickly escalated into a heated exchange over government responsiveness and...

Minister of Finance  provides update on TelEm Developments Following Parliamentary Questions.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance,  Marinka J. Gumbs, has provided a detailed update regarding the financial position and future s...

Analysis: The Bloem v. Irion Verdict and its Broader Threat to Free Expression in Sint Maarten.

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Court Orders MP Ardwell Irion to Rectify Statements about Attorney Jairo Bloem.

Court Orders MP Ardwell Irion to Rectify Statements about Attorney Jairo Bloem.

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MP Ardwell Irion: “Truth and transparency must not be silenced.”

MP Ardwell Irion: “Truth and transparency must not be silenced.”

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion acknowledges the ruling delivered on October 16, 2025, by the Court of First Instance ...

Minister of Finance Hon. Marinka J. Gumbs Provides Overview of CAPEX Spending.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Finance,  Marinka J. Gumbs, wishes to inform the public of the progress made under the approved capi...

Former Sint Maarten MP forfeiture case heard in court.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten heard on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the forfeiture claim (ontnemingsvorderi...

Seven-year sentences for jewelry store robbers.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, sentenced three men to seven years imprisonme...

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