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Video Today’s Government Press Briefing

Today’s press briefing as the St Government remains in turmoil. There have been mass resignations in protest of what many feel is to short a time period to call Continue reading

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MP Rolando Brison to head USP’s list

It’s truly an honor to have received the confidence of the board of USP and MP Richardson to head our list in the upcoming elections. It once again proves that USP is Continue reading

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New Visa requirements for Venezuelans in the St Maarten, Aruba, Curacao

The number of Venezuelans who may travel to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom is limited to a maximum of 8,000 per year. The measure is part of a broader package to ensure that “the movement of

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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS TAKES DECISION TO POSTPONE POSTULATION DAY

As a result of the decision on October 1st, of all the members of the Central Voting Bureau to make their positions available, the Council of Ministers took the decision to postpone Postulation Day that was scheduled for October 2nd 2019.

It is important to note that the decision on the dismissal of Parliament by the Council of Ministers will remain in place while the dates for Postulation Day, Election Day and the new sitting of Parliament will be amended allowing for the proper execution of the election.

Additionally, this decision gives the opportunity to all political parties that wish to participate in the upcoming election, the time to organize themselves and submit the relevant documents. The new dates will made be known during the course of this week.

The Council of Ministers will elucidate further on its decision during the Weekly Press Briefing on Wednesday at 10:00 am.

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St Maarten Cruise Port Planning Improvements

Such a partnership would bring additional strategic expertise and capital leading to mutual benefits for the port and the country overall,” officials said. “Port St. Maarten is looking at quality rather than quantity based on on

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MINISTER JOHNSON ATTENDS MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019

“To attract tourist we have to go out, and foster relationships along with marketing efforts will stimulate tourist movements to our island,” Johnson concluded.

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Long Video Cement Truck Accident SXM

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10 Photos Overturned Cement Truck St Maarten

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Athlete injured in Aruba, rushed to California for surgery

Santiago, who is grateful to those who helped them get the air ambulance in which Andres was transferred and expedite the operation of his friend this Sunday, reiterates the call to those who wish to support them Continue reading

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UP TO AUGUST 324 VENEZUELANS WERE DEPORTED FROM CURACAO

LOCAL MIGRATION

UNTIL AUGUST 324 VENEZUELANS WERE DEPORTED FROM CURACAO

By María Castillo / October 1, 2019

WILLEMSTAD, THE HAGUE – The Dutch undersecretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Raymond Knops, wrote in a letter to the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament (Senate) in which it is expressed that, according to the Curacao authorities, 324 Venezuelan migrants were deported to your country in the first seven months of 2019.

These Venezuelans were arrested for staying on the island without a valid residence permit.

According to official figures during the years 2018 and 2017, 824 and 1203 deportees were registered, respectively.

During this year 52 Venezuelans filed an official objection to their deportation. In 2018 and 2017, there were 16 and 8 respectively.

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