Through the media, Emsley Tromp has learned today that the Public Prosecution Service is not yet resigned to the integral acquittal of the General Court of 17 November. Afterwards, this…
Day: November 30, 2017
Dr. E.D. Tromp met betrekking tot instellen hoger beroep door het OM
Via de media heeft Emsley Tromp vandaag vernomen dat het Openbaar Ministerie zich vooralsnog niet neerlegt bij de integrale vrijspraak van het Gerecht van 17 november jl. Naderhand is dit…
Urgent Central Committee meeting of Parliament about PJIA Reconstruction Status scheduled for Friday
The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Central Committee meeting on Friday, December 1, 2017. The urgent Central Committee meeting is scheduled for 10.00 hrs in the General…
Sint Maarten Nature Foundation Scientifically Assess Coral Reef Impacts Post Hurricanes Irma and Maria Using GCRMN Standards
The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation has started to scientifically monitor the state of the country’s coral reefs after the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September. With financial support…
MORE THAN JUST A READ-A-THON. ENGAGE IN LITERATURE WELCOMES AUTHORS CANTAVE, LAKE AND ROM. Philipsburg, St. Maarten, November 29th, 2017- Local authors Ralph Cantave, Joseph H. Lake Jr and UK author Jacky Rom, will be guest authors at the Engage in Literature First Annual Read-a-ton Fundraiser. No stranger to St. Martin’s literary world, author and political scientist Joseph H. Lake Jr. has been known for his work as a journalist, newspaper editor, and publisher for over three decades. In 1976, Lake founded the Windward Islands Newsday and in the early 1990s the tourism magazine Welkom/Bienvenue. “His literary contributions to the country are profound and we are elated to have him be part of this event.” stated Engage Foundation. Lake’s works include The Republic of St. Martin, Friendly Anger–The Rise of the Labor Movement in St. Martin, and Six 4 Nine–Country Sint Maarten/Collectivité Saint-Martin. His most recent, the 2017 title Pen on Paper, is a collection of commentaries, news articles, and editorials penned by Lake or attributed to him between 1970 and 2001. Joining Lake is Jacky Rom, UK Author, Drama Teacher, Producer and Playwright. At the age of 17, she wrote her first play and has written and directed many others over the years. In 2008, she wrote her first book titled The Missing Extra. This vision turned into a series of five books about The Adventures of Starr, an 11-year-old detective, many of which were written while on St. Martin. Other publications include Momo’s Adventures Series and the fictional adult crime novels The Sandra Bernstein Chronicles; From Makeup to Murder and From Villany to Vegas. Completing the trio of guest writers, is Ralph Cantave, a student at the University of St. Martin, radio host, and youth ambassador. He is the author of Words of Change Voices from Soualigan Soil and 21 & Savage. Most of his writings reflect politics, history, culture and social issues. He has done several lectures and speeches at various schools and organizations and represented St. Maarten in various capacities abroad. In 2015 he received the President of Parliament Award for his volunteerism and contributions to the island’s social development. All authors will be available for book signings at the read-a-thon benefiting the Philipsburg Jubilee Library on Saturday December 9th at the Coffee Lounge on Front Street. To register for the read-a-thon or for more information Engage can be contacted via e-mail at engagesxm@gmail.com or call +1 721-554-5294.
ENGAGE IN LITERATURE WELCOMES AUTHORS CANTAVE, LAKE AND ROM. Local authors Ralph Cantave, Joseph H. Lake Jr and UK author Jacky Rom, will be guest authors at the Engage in…
Urgent Plenary Session of Parliament on aid distribution post hurricane Irma and clarity on the criteria for aid from government
The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent plenary public meeting on Thursday, November 30, 2017. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor will be present. The…
2017 Hurricane Season most devastating for the country in modern times GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, on Wednesday said that the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most devastating seasons for the country within the past two decades, and is looking forward to seeing the season come to an end on Thursday, November 30. The six-month 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has been described by the meteorological community as among the top 10 all-time most active seasons on record with 16-named storms forming; 10 became hurricanes; six of those became major hurricanes of Category 3-5 according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, namely Harvey, Irma, Jose, Lee, Maria, and Ophelia. The first hurricane of the season was Arlene which formed on April 19. Thereafter, two storm systems formed in June; two in July; four in August; four in September; and three in October. The 2017 season left catastrophic damage and dozens dead throughout the Caribbean region. “Our country at the beginning of September 2017, saw three major hurricane systems passing close to our country Jose, Maria) and one was a direct hit – Irma on September 6. My end of the season message for the past few years has always been, “despite a busy hurricane season, Sint Maarten did not experience any weather from the systems that did make their way near or through the Caribbean.’ “The 2017 season however was different as we all know and experienced. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the non-governmental organizations including United Nations related bodies and governmental entities from the Netherlands (Marines), Aruba (Police) and Curacao (Police) that came to our aid during the emergency phase of our disaster. “I would like to thank the men and women who form part of our national disaster management system of our country comprising of 10 Emergency Support Functions representing the seven government ministries, for their around the clock emergency response hours after the passing of Hurricane Irma and the days and weeks that followed such as the Police, Ambulance Department, and Fire Department, with their limited staff who performed accordingly during this natural disaster, and to those entities who are still assisting us today. “Everybody had a role to play, and despite their own personal losses, they reported to work to serve their community. “Our thoughts and prayers at this time are with those who are going through a very difficult period as they rebuild their lives and homes. “May you and your family safely enjoy the upcoming holidays,” Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson told the Department of Communication (DCOMM) on Wednesday.
Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, on Wednesday said that the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most devastating seasons for the country within the past two…
CPS needs volunteers to help control and beat the mosquito population
The Collective Preventive Services (CPS) Vector Control Unit, a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is in search of community volunteers to help control…