National Day of Remembrance. Two honorable guests to be present Dutch St Maarten
National Day of Remembrance. Two honorable guests to be present Dutch St Maarten
COVID 19 Task Force Speech Yesterday Dutch Sint Maarten
In January and February 2021, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the French Governments announced an order requiring all air passengers arriving to their respective countries from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their f
Video Eng. Translation: NO MONEY FOR SXM Knops Discusses Cutting Funds, Sylvana Simons (Bij1) and André Bosman (VVD) Debate St Maarten’s U.N Complaint…
TRANSLATION IN PROGRESS:
HOST: The corona pandemic hit St Maarten economy, the industry and the people and overheid very hard because the is very little income because the tourist are staying away. At the same time for m
REMOVAL OF VESSELS FROM OYSTER POND LAGOON Dutch Sint Maarten
08 April 2021 The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (Ministry of VROMI), as the legally assigned custodian of the Oyster Pond Lagoon, wishes to inform of the Government’s intention to remove the shipwrecked vessels located in the abo
Minister of Justice meets with mental health entities to unify efforts in addressing mental health issues on Sint Maarten
On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, representatives of various entities responsible for the treatment & care of persons with mental health concerns on the island met at the request of the Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson. The meeting was requested by the Hon. Minister as an urgency due to an evident rise of mental health reports and sightings on the island. In attendance were; Clinical Psychologist; Dr. Judith Arndell,
UPDATE: PJIA Airport Finally Fires CEO Brian Mingo, After Asking Him To Resign In December
Mingo FIRED PJIA The letter states that Mingo has been employed by PJIAE for the past two years since the agreement between Mingo and PJIAE was signed on November 30th 2019 with a start date of January 7th, 2019.
“During the almost two years of your engagement, as well as several meetings with the shareholder Princess Juliana International Airport Houdstermaatschappij NV (PJIAH),
Knops 2: The Netherlands Has No Intentions Of Taking Over The $72 Million Grant Loan St Maarten Has With The World Bank
arrangements that had to be concluded, for example an establishment agreement that the government of Sint Maarten had to conclude, so that the World Bank can legally work well on Sint Maarten. That’s taken way too long. Covid got over it, so people weren’t allowed to fly in and out. That made it complicated, too. B
Knops 1: €352 MILLION Deposited In Trust Fund, 9 Projects Underway. 2 Being Prepared Worth $419 Million. 2000+ Participants Income Support/Training. 1300+ Roofs Repaired
We have currently deposited €352m into the trust fund. Nine projects are in progress and two are in preparation, worth $419 million. We have successfully completed an income support and training project with 2,000 participants, who are therefore more employable in the labour market. More than 1,300 roofs have been repaired. More than 100 shipwrecks in the Simpson Bay Lagoon have been cleared. The new building of the hospital has started. The tender for the reconstruction of the airport is currently underway. The tenders have just been received and are currently being assessed.
Minister Of Interior, Raymond Knops Under Fire: Dutch Parliament Debating Minister Knops For The Next Six Hours And Ask Questions About Sint Maarten, Aruba, And Curacao Latest Update
The Senate wants to use the discussion of the budget for Kingdom Relations to exchange ideas more deeply with Knops now that the end of his term of office is approaching. The following senators will speak: Paul Rosenmöller (GroenLinks), Arda Gerkens (SP), Toine Beukering (Nanninga Group, ex-Forum for Democracy), Jeroen Recourt (PvdA), Boris Dittrich (D66), Ria Oomen (CDA) , Annemarie Jorritsma (VVD), Peter Schalk (SGP), Peter Nicolaï (Party for the Animals) and Ton Raven (Independent States faction). The debate can be followed on Tuesday from 1.55 p.m. (Dutch time) Some of this info gleened from 
MPs Silvio Matser, Frans Richardson, Theodore Heyliger and Claudius Buncamper Court Cases In Danger Due To New Covid-19 Ban. Judges Have To Be Flown In
These include hearings against former MPs Silvio Matser, Frans Richardson, Theodore Heyliger and Claudius Buncamper. Judges from Curaçao would have to be flown in for that, but that is no longer possible.
The Court now wants to see whether the cases can take place via a video link, but lawyers have protested against this. They wouldn’t work properly.
Share: Documents MP Rolando Brison Embezzled Winair OVER $40.000. This Is Not UPP & Petition Leader Brison’s Only Embezzlement… There’s More…
Documents, MP Parliamentarian and Petition leader confessed yo Embezzling over $40.000 From Winair. Here are the documents he is paying to keep hidden.
Political system throws light on law & order in St Maarten. WENDELL MOORE, Exclusive Analysis
The dysfunctional enforcement of law and order is noticed when a visitor manage to enter the country and don’t seem to need any residence permit to live and work here. Without a work permit they would search for jobs in order to survive. These undocumented workers will find employment because employers will rather employ these undocumented persons and pay them what they want, while not paying SZV insurance and or pay as you earn taxes to government, which is a requirement by law. The Justice Ministry and immigration as well as the Labor Mini
Before Andrew Dick Was In Jail & On The Streets, He Was Waiting Outside My Home. An Hour Before His Arrest, He Called Me. WHY?
1) The only person in St Maarten who might have embezzled more money than Andrew Dick, is his buddy, MP Rolando Brison. The person he was with, before his rampage, arrest and walking the streets.
2) You cannot continue to reward a person when they should be disciplined or punished.
3) Someone who is always allowed to get away with anything, will always be trying to outdo themselves.
4) I did not rejoice at anyone’s downfall, I treated Andrew Dick with more respect than he had ever given me.
5) H
Latest Dutch Sint Maarten COVID-19,Coronavirus News
Latest Dutch Sint Maarten COVID-19,Coronavirus News
What Does ‘Emergency ‘Have To Do With Signing Off On Liquidity? Did Silveria Find Out Over Night? Aruba Gets Liquidity Support
What Does ‘Emergency ‘Have To Do With Signing Off On Liquidity? Did Silveria Find Out Over Night? Aruba Gets Liquidity Support
St Maarten Will Run Out Of Money By May 2021, Said MP Wescot-Williams Today…May is LESS Than A Month Away!
St Maarten will be completely out of money by May According to MP and UDP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams. With less than a month to go, PM Silveria Jacobs, once again has bailed on St Maarten. I posted Finance Minister Ardwell Irion saying yesterday that liquidity was basically a done deal, but in Knops’ letter this morning he said Silly would not sign the implementation Without a liquidity guarantee. Knops will give NO money until Silveria clarifies her and Parliament’s stance on the Brison-Marten petition. Silveria bounced to the
3 more patients died today from the COVID-19 in Curaçao. Bonaire Is Evacuating Patients To Colombia. Aruba Stops Non Emergency Surgery To Assist Curacao
431 people tested positive today. A total of 1,493 tests were conducted. A test ratio of 28.8 percent. There are now 103 people in hospital, 34 of whom are in intensive care. The total number of active cases is now 3,466.
Video MP Wescot-Williams Shades PM Jacobs & Questions Reason For Absense, Lambasts MPs Brison & Marten, Tells Them To Withdraw Petition
“Pull Back The Petition In A Nice And Polite Way” Video MP and DP Leader, Sarah Wescot-Williams feels something is very wrong at Gebe. She feels there is something wrong with the CEO, but seems to blame Prime Minister Jacobs for the confusion at the PJIA Airport. MP Wescot-Williams also places the blame of confusion about liquidity support, Because Silveria seems unable to be straight forward with anyone. MP Wescot-Williams blames MP Rolando Brison, Grisha Marten etc on the petition. She feels that they need to
Water Maintenance Notice Madame Estate Shopping Center, Saturday, April 3, 2021 9:00AM to 2:00 PM
Water Maintenance Notice Madame Estate Shopping Center, Saturday, April 3, 2021 9:00AM to 2:00 PM
TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, Royal Bank (“RBC”) Received the Required Approvals from Local Governments & The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank for Sale of Eastern Caribbean banking operations. Transaction closed today.
TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) (“RBC”) announced that it has received the required approvals from local governments and from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank for the sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operations. The transaction closes today.
Sint Maartener In Da House! Biography: Jorien Wuite
I want to tear down the walls that divide us”
I lived and worked on Sint Maarten for over twenty-two years. I have seen up close how Hurricane Irma forced society to its knees. But I also saw how people can get back on track, together with each other. How they show resilience under difficult circumstances. Also during the corona pandemic, the consequences of which are felt throughout the Kingdom. Let’s join forces and work together for a better Kingdom.
UPDATED: Video SXM Parliament MP Claudius Buncamper Losing His Mind, Airport CFO & CEO Refused To Show. Buncamper Dared Them To Slap Him Like They Threatened. FULL VIDEO
Video Latest from Dutch SXM Parliament. According to corrupt and criminal MP Claudius Buncamper, The Airport Board, who Parliament was supposed to meet today, stood them up. The CEO and CFO sent a letter to Finance Minister Ardwell Irion. According to a furiousToontje, they won’t come because Parliament asks too many stupid, redundant questions, and because Parliament uses confidential to make them look bad. Toontje told them to come and and try to slap him, to see what happens. MP Toontje who is going back to PM isn’t there
Business Closures Tomorrow Good Friday Dutch Sint Maarten
Business Closures Tomorrow Good Friday Dutch Sint Maarten
Latest COVID-19 Update Dutch Sint Maarten 7 confirmed COVID-19 cases today
As of March 31st, there were seven (7) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however two (2) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to forty two (42). The total number of confirmed cases is now two thousand one hundred forty seven (2147).
VMT actively encourages people to register for the vaccine due to increased risk of a third COVID-19 wave Sint Maarten
Many countries in Europe are now in lockdown due to a third wave of COVID-19. The cases are mainly caused by the United Kingdom (UK) variant, which is both more transmissible and causes severe disease.
Noise Polution Ordinance To Be Enforced, TEATT Request For Proposals Sint Maarten
Noise Polution Ordinance To Be Enforced, TEATT Request For Proposals Sint Maarten
US Embassy Latest Bulletin Eastern Caribbean COVID-19 Status: Sint Maarten/ Sint Maarten
Saint Martin
Saint Martin is currently under a Level 4 Travel Advisory: Do Not Travel due to health and safety measures and COVID-19 related conditions. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ for further information on U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories.
Latest From The Netherlands Letter to Parliament on implementation agendas Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, 2nd quarter 2021
Letter to Parliament on implementation agendas Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, 2nd quarter 2021: State Secretary Knops will inform the House of Representatives about the implementation agendas with Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten for the 2nd quarter of 2021. The Senate has received the same letter.
TRANSLATION:
In my letter of 26 March to your House in which I inform you about the
decision-making in the Reich Council of Ministers that day, I promised to inform yo
NO ROMANCE, WITHOUT THE FINANCE! According To Minister Knops This Morning, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Will Not Sign Implementation Agenda, Until Knops Guarantees Liquidity
NO ROMANCE, WITHOUT THE FINANCE: According to minister Knops, Sint Maarten Prime Minister, Silveria Jacobs won’t sign the implementation agenda until she is assured liquidity. Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion in yesterday March 31st 2021 Council of Ministers Press Briefing, made it seem like the next tranche of liquidity support is a done deal.
However, it is obvious by the letter sent by Minister Knops, minutes ago, that there is no guarantee.
Council Of Ministers Sint Maarten All 11 Videos March 31st 2021
Video 1 Todays Dutch Sint Maarten Government Press Briefing
Deputy Prime Minister Egberto Doran York Visited SHDF Belvedere yesterday. More fixed roofs and home repair at duplexes, which were the main concerns. The Towers are underconstruction renovated by end of year with funds. More progress. Working with the banks.
The Prime Minister had met with Kingdom about consensus law, country package etc. Yesterday Silveria Jacob’s informal meeting Knops with Sillie And Rolando friendly Ongoing discussion. Once Doran York is updated will let you know.
Video 5 Lyndon Brown Believes Minister Panneflek appearance is different since getting the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Video 5 Lyndon Brown Believes Minister Panneflek appearance is different since getting the COVID-19 Vaccine.
He Questions Minister Panneflek about differences between PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests
PCR takes longer and Antigen 15-20 minutes. One is a swab, one has to use a lab. Only when both give same results then results are allowed. Technology is improving https://www.facebook.com/OfficialStMaartenNews/
Video 4 Bibi Ho SMN News asks Minister York Frantically About GEBE Victimizing People And Vromi Contracts. Doran’s Response: Angry Contractors Complaining ‘Feel Entitled’
Bibi Ho of SMN News asks Minister York frantically about GEBE individuals being victimized. Doran Response: Government is also a shareholder, Supervisory board would deal with management to handle the matter. Send a letter to the people in charge. Today Minister York has a meeting at 11 am Today with GEBE in Parliament about Financing
Ombudsman clarification. Sense of entitlement from contractors who are complaining. Contractor controversy It’s their right to complain to umbudsman if they feel c
Video 3 Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion: SZV Debt Is Paramount, Hoping To Have Agreement Signed By Next Week
Video 3 Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion. It is paramount that the government solves the current financial situation with SZV, which has been going on for years and has been neglected for years. Debt rising every year. He brought a solution, will let public know in a few weeks once agreement is signed. Debt rising for years, he hopes
Video 2 Minister of Health Richard Panneflek: Starting Saturday NEW TRAVEL PROTOCOL For Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Because of high Covid rate in the ABC Islands. ONLY Essential travel.
Starting this Saturday new Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao islands flight protocol, because of the high Covid rate in the ABC Islands. Also ONLY Essential travel. This behind this upcoming Saturday. If you did a PCR test 72 hours before travel, you must still do an antigen test no later than 24 hours prior to boarding, if you are coming from any A,B,C island. PCR must be done before boarding. The Minister also mentioned that Dutch Sint Maarten is using O
Video 1 Todays Dutch Sint Maarten Government Press Briefing Deputy Prime Minister Egberto Doran York Visited SHDF
Video 1 Todays Dutch Sint Maarten Government Press Briefing
Deputy Prime Minister Egberto Doran York Visited SHDF Belvedere yesterday. More fixed roofs and home repair at duplexes, which were the main concerns. The Towers are underconstruction renovated by end of year with funding, of course. More progress. Working with the banks.
The Prime Minister had met with Kingdom about Consensus Law, country package etc. Yesterday Silveria Jacob’s informal meeting Knops with Sillie And Rolando friendly Ongoing discussion. Once Dora
6 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Today Dutch Sint Maarten Full Stats And Info
As of March 30th, there were six (6) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however three (3) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to thirty seven (37). The total number of confirmed cases is now two thousand one hundred forty (2140).
Sint Maarten and the Netherlands meet over liquidity support
Prime Minister Jacobs stated, “During the meeting, State Secretary Knops agreed that the Government of Sint Maarten has lived up to the agreements. As such, Sint Maarten is very disappointed that we aren’t able to move forward as per the agreements made based upon the feelings of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) with support from the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RM
