Two new KPSM police personnel sworn in
On Friday afternoon November the 15th 2019, Minister of justice the Honorable Mr. Perry Geelings, swore in two new member to the St.Maarten Police force.
Miss Melissa Harriganen and Miss Jenny Kirindogo, who are not stranger to the St.Maarten police will be taken up position in the detective department and Immigration and Border control respectively.
The management team of the police wish both women all the best in their new endeavors at KPSM.
PHILIPSBURG–Grisha Heyliger-Marten, wife of suspended Member of Parliament (MP) Theodore Heyliger, has announced that she is running as a candidate on the United People’s (UP) party list for the upcoming parliamentary election on January 9, 2020.
Heyliger-Marten said she will be the #4 candidate on the UP slate. She said this position is sentimental for her because her husband had entered the St. Maarten political arena with the same number.
“I wish to share with you my decision to enter the parliamentary election set for January 9, 2020. This decision was not an easy one, but it comes from the realisation that each of us must stand up for what we believe,” said Heyliger-Marten, adding that she had not expected to make this decision.
“I have said on many occasions, ‘This is not only about Theo.’ It is our battle as a family. However, while standing up for my husband, it brought home the reality that this is even bigger than he is. Whether you support him or not, I, like many of you, realise that our country needs people, more than ever, who are committed to standing up for the people of this country,” she said.
She made this statement in reference to her husband’s ongoing court cases.
She said her husband’s incarceration had been one of her greatest moments of struggle.
Heyliger-Marten said she had thought of creating an educational movement “to educate people about the root of the problem,” which she believes lies in the lack of “true autonomy” and the “need of true self-governance.”
“After facing many shortcomings in our country’s laws, and seeing the challenges with our constitutional status, it became clear that our people’s rights are not clearly defined within those laws and guidelines.
“This approach is still a worthy cause, and from the floor of Parliament I can access the tools needed to bring about real change for the betterment of our people.
“We must make our citizens aware of the instruments being used to bind and constrict us. We need to get to a place where we see our bottlenecks and stand up for change. I have stood firm as my husband’s pillar, even while he worked and pursued his vision for the future of St. Maarten, and I am ready to take a stand for you,” said Heyliger-Marten in a press release on Sunday.
She said the starting point for her plan to redevelop St. Maarten is reigniting the passion and determination seen after past challenges such as Hurricane Irma.
“We must stand up, shoulder-to-shoulder, and support each other for better, for right, and strength. It is the only way to secure our future and our children’s future,” said Heyliger-Marten.
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/92543-grisha-to-run-4-on-up-party-list
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On the seas Jewish pirates used to spread fear and terror. Their anger was directed mainly against the Spanish and Portuguese ships, whose countries forced them to Christianity. A little known pirate story.
Moses Cohen Henriques was a dreaded man. The Jewish pirate crossed the Caribbean in the 17th century to rob mainly ships of the Spanish silver fleet. This trade convoy has repeatedly brought fabulous treasures, for example from Mexico to Europe – loads of precious metals, gems and pearls. Cohen Henriques was Sephard, a descendant of Jews who lived on the Iberian peninsula. Therefore, the hunt for him was a retaliation on Catholic Spain.
“In 1492 the Jews were forcibly expelled from Spain. The Portuguese Jews were forcibly baptized five years later. And now it is clear that the Sephardi, the Spanish-Portuguese Jews, did not speak so well in Spain and Portugal, “explains Michael Halévy, linguist and expert on Sephardic culture.
“Now you can imagine that the joy was even greater, attacking Spanish ships, because you could avenge that you had been expelled and then in the wake of the Inquisition.”
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Caribbean was considered a Jewish sanctuary: the English and Dutch, Spain’s enemies, allowed Jews to gain a foothold in the so-called “New World” colonies. Whether as a dealer, plantation owner or buccaneer, often provided with an official hijacking letter, so a state permit for the looting of foreign ships.
The pirates and merchants – the border ran smoothly – baptized their two- and three-masters in names like “Shield of Abraham”, “Samuel the Prophet” or “Zion”. Researcher Halévy knows that these sailors pursued a religious, a messianic idea in the conquest of the Caribbean.
“If Jews lived in all four corners of the world, that was the opinion then, then Messiah would come.”
In 1628 Cohen Henriques participated in a spectacular, concerted pirate action, which was not only on their own account: on behalf of a Dutch trading company, the pirates conquered off the Cuban coast nine Spanish ships, which had loaded treasures worth 12 million guilders.
“They were defeated in an open naval battle, you can almost call it that. And the cargo was then brought to Amsterdam, which is well described from the files. “
Moses Cohen Henriques became a member of the Jewish community in the Dutch-Brazilian Recife. Opposite the coastal city, he bought a whole island to hunt from there. But in 1654, the Portuguese conquered the region back, and Cohen Henriques had to give up his pirate island.
The Jewish-French corsair Jean-Marie Lafitte also fought against the Catholic conquerors. So he participated in 1815, at the Battle of New Orleans, in the destruction of the Spanish Armada. The Chilean writer Isabel Allende has Lafitte in the novel character of the young Zorro, a black-marked avenger of the poor, set a literary monument. She lets the pirate talk about his fighting spirit as follows:
“My Jewish-Spanish grandmother, a witness from the time of the Inquisition, inspired my hatred for the Spanish crown.”
The Jewish buccaneers, sailors, and merchants were constantly watching their deaths. Thus, in 1753, a rabbi from the Dutch island of Curaçao called for help to Jews and Jewish ships who had fallen into enemy hands.
“If Jews from Curaçao fell into the hands of Spaniards and the Spaniards were quite ready to trigger them for a handsome sum, then the other communities in Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Bordeaux were asked to contribute money. So it was a solidarity that did not refer to a church itself, but to the entire Sephardic-Jewish society in the new and in the old world. “
Jewish pirates also spread fear and dread on other seas, explains researcher Michael Halévy. Thus, in the 16th century, the Sephard Sinan Reis plundered foreign ships in the Mediterranean on behalf of the Ottoman Empire, even as the official commander of the Ottoman fleet. And in the 17th century, the diplomat, spy and buccaneer Samuel Palache, also a Sephard in the North Atlantic on raid. But until now it is unclear how these pirates brought grappling hooks and bible in harmony.
Apart from the prohibition of killing and theft in the Torah, the Jewish pirates would not have been allowed to “work” on Shabbat. And the infamous Caribbean buccaneer Moses Cohen Henriques, who was descended from the ancient priesthood of Kohanim, was not allowed to touch the dead. Does it mean in the third book Moses:
“To the priests, the sons of Aaron, the Lord had Moses say,” No priest may defile himself by coming in contact with a corpse. “
But unlike Christian or Muslim buccaneers, the Jewish pirates did not care about religious commandments.
To date, only fragments of Jewish pirate life have survived. All the more, complains Michael Halévy, proliferated legends – about the former pirate capital Port Royal in Jamaica. There are tombstones with skull and crossbones on a Jewish cemetery, which are falsely called pirate graves.
“In the Jewish-Portuguese, Jewish-Spanish cemeteries worldwide, we have a great many gravestones with the motif of a skull. Often skull and crossbones, plus hourglass, plus angel wings, plus bat wings. These are all from art, from theology known “Memento mori”, motives, therefore, Remember that you are mortal! ‘. This is more Christian and not Jewish, and if something is popular, the others will. So the skull and other motives that mean you’re mortal have nothing to do with the pirates. “
Whatever may be a myth or a later interpretation, it is clear to the Hamburg experts that the anti-Semitic persecution in Europe has strongly promoted the violent activities of many Jewish privateers.
“If you are always persecuted, always oppressed, then of course the fact that you can do a profession in the open sea, where you are only responsible to yourself, has a certain attractiveness.”
The Los Roques archipelago, a group of islands off the north coast of Venezuela, famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters, has become the base of operations for the transfer of gold and drugs to the Caribbean, InSight Crime details a note published on its website.(BELOW)
InSight Crime notes that on October 29, José Luis Pirela, president of the National Anti-Drug, Anti-Terrorism and Organized Crime Subcommittee denounced that an organized crime group operates from Los Roques, a national park and tourist destination located opposite to the coast of Vargas. The group uses mostly uninhabited islets for the transfer of narcotics and gold to Caribbean countries, mainly to Bonaire.
“In his presentation to the AN, Pirela said that ‘part of the band is formed by Carlos Betancourt and Noel Lugo, whom he identified as Stella Lugo Betancourt’s cousin and brother,” said the deputy to the National Assembly. Since 2017, Lugo Betancourt is head of government of the Francisco de Miranda Island Territory, jurisdiction of Los Roques. Between 2008 and 2017, she was governor of Falcón, a state located very close to Los Roques and the Dutch Caribbean islands. ”
Pirela said the band was acting in alliance with an Italian businessman, owner of bars and hotels in Los Roques, and with the Venezuelan José Ramón Llavanera, allegedly convicted of drug trafficking in the United States, says InSight Crime.
“Llavanera offers its links and links in the intermediation of drug trafficking between Los Roques and Bonaire. They use their own airplanes, King 200 models, whose acronyms we will provide to international organizations to carry out the corresponding investigations, ”said parliamentarian Pirela.
Pirela said he planned to meet with the governor of Bonaire, Edison Enrique Rijna, to exchange information about the group’s modus operandi.
The use of Los Roques as an exit point for drugs from Venezuela is logical, since the archipelago is only 176 kilometers from Caracas, that is, 30 minutes by plane from the capital, and 167 kilometers from Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles, analyzes the research unit in Venezuela.
“The Dutch Caribbean islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, are increasingly being used for smuggling of gold and the transfer of cocaine from Colombia that passes through Venezuela. For example, a tugboat registered in the name of a Venezuelan firm was recently confiscated in front of the island of Aruba after two tons of cocaine were found on board, ”he says.
And after the wreck of several migrants traveling in the direction of Curacao, it was known that local gangs would be using migrant transports to cover up cocaine shipments.
The island nations, with links to the Netherlands, have been increasingly used for drug smuggling into Europe. They have also historically served as a stopover for narcotics on their route to the United States.
“Los Roques had already drawn attention before. In September 2019, the Venezuelan Ecological Society (EVS) denounced the government of Nicolás Maduro for the delivery of illegal concessions for infrastructure projects in the archipelago. The EVS made the complaint after the Ministry of Tourism offered to national and foreign investors the opportunity to build “high-level tourist accommodation” in Los Roques, overcoming Venezuelan regulations that prohibit new construction within national parks. “He adds.
If the accusations of Pirela prove true, it could mean that foreign-run hotels in the region could be used to facilitate drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
INSIGHT CRIME:
The Los Roques archipelago, a group of islands off the north coast of Venezuela, famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters, has become the base of operations for the transfer of gold and drugs to the Caribbean.
On October 29, José Luis Pirela, president of the Subcommission on Anti-Drug, Anti-Terrorism and Organized Crime of the National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela, denounced that an organized crime group operates from Los Roques, a national park and tourist destination located off the coast of the Venezuelan state of Vargas. The group uses mostly uninhabited islets for the transfer of narcotics and gold to Caribbean countries, mainly to Bonaire.
SEE ALSO: Venezuela News and Profile
In his presentation to the AN, Pirela said that “part of the band is formed by Carlos Betancourt and Noel Lugo, whom he identified as Stella Lugo Betancourt’s cousin and brother,” said the deputy to the National Assembly (AN). Since 2017, Lugo Betancourt is head of government of the Francisco de Miranda Island Territory, jurisdiction of Los Roques. Between 2008 and 2017, she was governor of Falcón, a state located very close to Los Roques and the Dutch Caribbean islands.
Pirela said that the band was acting in alliance with an Italian businessman, owner of bars and hotels in Los Roques, and with the Venezuelan José Ramón Llavanera, allegedly convicted of drug trafficking in the United States.
“Llavanera offers its links and links in the intermediation of drug trafficking between Los Roques and Bonaire. They use their own airplanes, King 200 models, whose acronyms we will provide to international organizations to carry out the corresponding investigations, ”said parliamentarian Pirela.
Pirela said he planned to meet with the governor of Bonaire, Edison Enrique Rijna, to exchange information about the group’s modus operandi.
The use of Los Roques as an exit point for drugs from Venezuela is logical, since the archipelago is only 176 kilometers from Caracas, that is, 30 minutes by plane from the capital, and 167 kilometers from Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles.
The Dutch Caribbean islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, are increasingly being used for smuggling gold and the transfer of cocaine from Colombia that passes through Venezuela. For example, a tugboat registered in the name of a Venezuelan firm was recently confiscated off the island of Aruba after two tons of cocaine were found on board.
And after the wreck of several migrants traveling in the direction of Curacao, it was known that local gangs would be using migrant transports to cover upcocaine shipments.
The island nations, with links to the Netherlands, have been increasingly used for drug smuggling into Europe. They have also historically served as a stopover for narcotics on their route to the United States.
SEE ALSO: Southern Venezuela, the ‘gold mine’ of organized crime in South America
Los Roques had already drawn attention before. In September 2019, the Venezuelan Ecological Society (EVS) denounced the government of Nicolás Maduro for the delivery of illegal concessions for infrastructure projects in the archipelago. The EVS made the complaint after the Ministry of Tourism offered to national and foreign investors the opportunity to build “high-level tourist accommodation” in Los Roques, overcoming Venezuelan regulations that prohibit new construction within national parks. .
If the accusations of Pirela prove true, it could mean that foreign-run hotels in the region could be used to facilitate drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
HOLLAND WITHOUT RACISTS IS LIKE CHEESE WITHOUT MILK
In various cities, many police are on the move when entering Sinterklaas, but in general there are few demonstrators. Many entries have already been made.
Many officers were on display in Eindhoven, but Kick Out Zwarte Piet (against Zwarte Piet) refrained from demonstrating here, and Pegida (for Zwarte Piet) had also dropped out. Someone was arrested because he did not listen to directions from the police. The interest in the entry seems to be a lot lower in Eindhoven than in previous years. Some say that people stay at home in order not to end up in demonstrations.
Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) took to the streets in six cities on Saturday “for an inclusive Sinterklaas party without racism”. These are The Hague, Alkmaar, Groningen, Dordrecht, Leeuwarden and Nijmegen. The demonstrations in Eindhoven and Hoorn did not go ahead because these municipalities have indicated that they will be ‘black pee-free’ in 2020. Approximately twenty KOZP supporters are present in their demonstration field in Dordrecht. The texts on the banners seem to be kept mild, including: “Party for every child.”
In Leeuwarden, the police came between KOZP and a number of supporters of Zwarte Piet. No arrests were made. There are about twenty KOZP people in their demonstration area. That has since been turned off and is no longer accessible, small groups of pro but also counter protesters are being stopped. The public sometimes shakes their head in response to the enormous police deployment. The course is closer to the entry than last year. There is a fair amount of security and police in the center, also with ME vans.
Read also: This is how the Netherlands experiences the arrival of Sinterklaas
The police had to take action in Emmen. Fireworks and eggs were thrown at opponents of Zwart Piet. After the police intervened, it became quiet again, no arrests were made.
Around one hundred opponents demonstrate in Nijmegen. According to the police, the atmosphere is good. At the demonstration section there are people from Amnesty International who see if the right to demonstrate is being facilitated. Observers are also present in Dordrecht, The Hague, Alkmaar, and Groningen.
In Groningen there were about 200 KOZP activists in a trade, surrounded by hundreds of hooligans and supporters of Zwarte Piet. The two groups were separated by a line of agents, ME men and eight police horses. After the Saint had passed, both groups disappeared quickly. As far as is known, no one has been arrested here either.
Also read: Zwarte Pieten from Pegida arrested in Apeldoorn
There is also a lot of police in The Hague. Agents have approached and checked a number of motorcyclists who had dressed as Black Pete. They were allowed to continue their way. KOZP is demonstrating at the Koekamp, where a few hundred people are standing. A large group of a few dozen opponents of Zwarte Piet calls out slogans such as: “The Netherlands is ashamed.” The demonstration went smoothly. Afterwards the KOZP supporters walked to the station, where slogans were called in the hall.
There were speakers on the stage at the Koekamp and it was announced that the anti-piet group would like to organize another event on 5 December (package evening). What it will look like and where it will be kept is not yet known. The activists also symbolically offered a petition in which they called on Prime Minister Mark Rutte to talk to them before that date.
At the arrival of Sinterklaas in Curaçao, dozens of demonstrators are present on Saturday morning (local time). They have asked the police for protection in response to threats on social media, just before the entry.
The demonstration is aimed “against the colonial figure of Saint Nicholas,” says Tyrone Brunken of Kòrsou kontra rasismo (Curaçao against racism). This organization is supported by Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP). According to Brunken, this is a silent protest that aims to get people thinking about the traditional children’s party. More than a thousand parents with children are present at the entry.
https://www.hartvannederland.nl/nieuws/2019/veel-politie-weinig-echte-onrust/
RJR Sports understands that Jamaican coaches Andrew Edwards, Omar Edwards, Shavar Thomas and Aaron Lawrence have been denied entry and visas to Guadeloupe. The quartet who are working with the Turks and Caicos Islands Football team, have a clash this weekend against Guadeloupe in League “C” of the CONCACAF Nations League, needing a win to progress to the Gold Cup qualifiers.
But due to having Jamaican passports, the four have not been allowed into the French Overseas Territory. RJR Sports understands that the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association has taken the matter to FIFA and the French Government to get the coaches into Guadeloupe for Sunday’s encounter.
The Turks and Caicos secured back to back wins for the first time in the history of the sport after defeating St Maarten 3-2 on Thursday.http://rjrnewsonline.com/sports/turks-and-caicos-jamaican-coaches-denied-entry-into-guadeloupe
