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Fire at junkyard in Dutch Quarter; dumpsite cars of concern

DUTCH QUARTER - On Wednesday August 1st at approximately 12.15 p.m. police patrols and Fire Department were sent to Madrid Lane in Dutch Quarter where it was reported that a garage was on fire and that the possibility for the fire spreading was...

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Dear Reader

It still remains a mystery why the roles and functioning of supervisory boards of directors are so confusing when the corporate governance codes, rules and regulations are available for all to study. And when in doubt, just consult the Corporate Governance Council.

It is however an unwritten rule that when a new government asks a supervisory board to step down, the members resign even before they are asked to do so. No need to make a fuss. When one door closes, another one opens. With the rate governments change on St. Maarten, it can be expected that one will soon be asked to join a new board. So no need to rock the boat indeed.

Things get a bit trickier when salaries of former cabinet staff members are not being paid.

Three former cabinet staff members of the Marlin II government informed us today that they have not been paid their last month's salary of January 2018. As we all know, the Leona Marlin-Romeo I cabinet took office on January 15th, 2018. With immediate effect, all cabinet staff members of the outgoing ministers lost their jobs. Who could not return to departments they took a leave of absence from were basically out of a job. And out of a final pay as well it seems.

The affected staff members worked in the cabinets of the ministers of General Affairs, VROMI and TEATT. Now it seems all kinds of technicalities are being used to not pay out salary balances, accumulated vacations days, pension premium deductions that has to be refunded for those that did not join the pension fund, etc.,etc.. In short, a plethora of excuses, bureaucratic policies and procedures that are now testing the patience of some former staff members, forcing them to turn to the media in search of support for their cause and highlight for their plight.

Despite clear policies and, in some cases, official decrees (landsbesluiten) in hand, the rules and regulations are not being adhered to. Because of the myriad of differences in each case, we can only advise each individual ex-staff member to assess their own situation according to the well-established policies and work out what needs to be worked out so that they can get paid properly. The present government should do well to settle each case satisfactorily because here in St. Maarten there is a saying "Today for me, tomorrow for you." Meaning tomorrow you might find yourself in the same situation as well. Unless you are a masochist, payback can a pain.

It seems nowadays to serve in minister's cabinets and on supervisory boards and receive your just dues are only possible until you are no longer wanted. Then it is exit stage left and wait for your day next time around. If you are unlucky, it might one day take four years of waiting.

Or so we hope.

Best regards,

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Minister Johnson addresses urgent dismissal of PJIAH board

PHILIPSBURG-In addressing the intention of the Shareholder to terminate the service of the Supervisory Board of the Princess Juliana International Airport Holding (PJIAH) Company, Shareholder Representative and Tourism Minister Stuart Johnson...

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Minister to tackle longstanding issues facing BIP

PHILIPSBURG-The Board of the Bureau for Intellectual Property BIP met with Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunication TEATT Stuart Johnson to provide updates on the organization, Monday, July 30. The meeting was held at...

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EXCLUSIVE: Council of Ministers make another illegal move

COM will now follow proper procedures to dismiss PJIAH board members.~ PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers are continuing with their illegal tactics to remove members of Princess Juliana Airport Holding (PJIAH) board.

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Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for surges

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Coastal residents are advised to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the south coastal areas of the country. Office of Disaster Management (ODM) says, these...

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Police reports of armed robbery of couple and illegal gun

PHILIPSBURG - Today we received the following police reports from the Communications Department of the St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) of incidents that occurred over the weekend. Couple robbed at the beach The Special Unit Robbery is presently...

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Islands join scientific research in Save Our Sharks Project

SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - As part of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance Save our Sharks Project marine conservation practitioners from St. Eustatius and Aruba joined with the Sint Maarten Nature Foundation in learning scientific research...

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You Got Skills' Boxing Clinic Launched

SUCKER GARDEN:--- ‘You Got Skills’, a boxing initiative of Better Opportunity for Talent (B.O.F.T) Foundation, was this week launched to open up the sport to everyone, especially the youth, in the various districts across the island.

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1986-1994 issues of banknotes withdrawn from circulation

WILLEMSTAD - As communicated by the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) on June 1, 2018, all denominations of the Netherlands-Antillean guilder banknotes issued from 1986 to 1994 are withdrawn from circulation as of yesterday, July...

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PUBLIC NOTICE from Milton Peters College (MPC) =

To all parents/guardians and students of the Milton Peters College: We would like to inform all parents/guardians of the students attending the Milton Peters College as follows: 1. The schedule for picking up the school books for the academic year...

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License plate controls commence on August 6

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Tax Administration, div: Receiver's Office, hereby informs the general public that in cooperation with Police Dept. (KPSM), controls on payment for Motor vehicle taxes 2018 will commence as of Monday, August 6 th, ...

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NAGICO launches the Hurricane Xtra Policy

PHILIPSBURG (Monday, July 23, 2018) - Today, NAGICO Insurances unveiled a new insurance product called the NAGICO Hurricane Xtra Policy. It's designed as a supplemental coverage to insure uncovered expenses that may arise following a hurricane as ...

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WIB Supports "Back to School Drive"

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Windward Islands Bank Ltd. (WIB) supports the "3 rd annual Back to School Drive" spearheaded by student Ki-Mani Olivacce, who has called upon the community to donate school supply items for children in need. WIB...

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Philipsburg Jubilee Library closed for inventory August 6

PHILIPSBURG - The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will be closed on Monday July 30 th, Monday August 6 th & Monday 13 th, 2018, from 8 am to 5pm, to continue salvaging materials before the peak of the Hurricane season and the possible departure of...

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"Rio goes Green" - regular plastic cups banned from parade

PHILIPSBURG - the 7th Annual Lighted Parade - "Destra Edition" which will take place on August 18th, 2018, in Philipsburg, is promised to be the "Greenest" parade ever, as the Management of Rio Productions has decided to completely ban regular...

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Workers at oil refinery begin strike

WILLEMSTAD - Workers at Curacao'sIsla refinery operated by Venezuelan state-run oil firm PDVSA began a strike on Wednesday to demand information about the refinery's future. The strike's impact is likely to be limited, however, as the refinery...

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Public Prosecution demands more than a million dollars...

WILLEMSTAD - The Public Prosecution (OM) in Curaçao is claiming more than a million guilders from former Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte today. Schotte was sentenced to three years in prison last year for accepting $ 223,000 in bribes, forgery and...

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Soup Kitchen to Open on Saturday

EBENEZER - "Brethren, come and join us as we help make a difference in our community! Sovereignty Ladies will be opening their FREE soup kitchen, there will also be FREE clothing available for those whom would like them.

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Christian Fellowship Total Restoration Dance Ministry to ...

SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - Ever since returning to the island with a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Catherina Carbon of Christian Fellowship Church continues to make waves across the island as...

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Earl Duzong Crowned in 'The Rise and Fall of King Solomon'

SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - Talented actor Earl Duzong will take to the stage once again, this time as one of the wisest kings in the biblical era when he joins the Class 2 of the Cole Bay Methodist Church in 'The Rise and Fall of King Solomon'.

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'The Rise and Fall of King Solomon' Comes to the Big Stage

SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - Better Opportunity for Talent (BOFT) will on Saturday, August 11, 2018 stage the highly-anticipated biblical love drama, 'The Rise and Fall of King Solomon', at the L.B. Scot Sports Auditorium.

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Registration Now Open for EXPO section at #SPORTSMATTER...

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in collaboration with the National Sports Institute (NSI) is happy to announce to all Sport, Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Businesses on the island that the...

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PricewaterhouseCoopers now rebranded to Grant Thornton

WILLEMSTAD - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Dutch Caribbean has been rebranded "Grant Thornton." Grant Thornton announced the rebranding on Tuesday, calling it a significant expansion of its network in the Dutch Caribbean. The rebranding...

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Back to School "Smartie" Plan kicking off August month

Pond Island -- TelEm Group’s Marketing & Sales team are hoping parents and mobile customers get “Smart” and take up a brand new “Smartie” Plan to keep their tech-savvy children charged and ready for the new school term.

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EZ Air acquires two Beechcraft 1900D

WILLEMSTAD - The small regional service airline AZ Air announced on its social media that it had acquired two aircraft of the model Beechcraft 1900D. According to the airline's announcement the aircraft numbers 207 & 209 are in line for...

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Import and Export figures have fallen by 6.8% and 20.9%...

WILLEMSTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics published the statistics on the international trade of 2017. These have been drawn up as secondary statistics which are derived mainly from customs documents by using the Eurotrace compilation and...

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Curaçao Pride is being promoted at Amsterdam Pride

WILLEMSTAD - In preparation for the Curaçao Pride 2018, which traditionally takes place in the last week of September, the organization is present this week during the Amsterdam Pride. To promote the Curaçao Pride there is a nice delegation with...

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CPS: Prevent Drowning this School Holiday Season

GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising parents and guardians to be vigilant when their children are at the...

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CPS: Stay cool and hydrated during extremely hot weather

GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards that have a significant impact on society, Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and...

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CPS Advises: Ensure your Vaccination Status is Up to Date

GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Considering circulated news about various infectious and vaccine preventable diseases internationally and regionally, citizens are requested to take preventive actions. There have been international reports and...

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CPS Men's Health 2018: Living a healthier life and more...

GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - The lack of physical activity is seen as a health threat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around the world, not enough people are active; one in four adults and four out of five adolescents are ...

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Review LuminAID Packlite Max, a Solar Powered Phone Charger

ST. JOHN'S ESTATE - The Wizards, specializing in computer repairs and onsite services, is now the official reseller for an environmentally-friendly product that has a very unusual feature: A solar powered LED lantern that is a phone charger as...

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CPS calls on communities to clean-up mosquito breeding sites

GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, to clean their yards and remove debris in order to prevent mosquito breeding sites.

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Two Dutch women and boy, 6, shot dead in New York murder

Two Dutch women and a six-year-old boy have been shot dead in an apparent murder suicide in New York, US media reported. The two women, aged 47 and 38, were the ex wife and current wife of James Shields, the American man who shot them and then...

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New KLM management structure 'an option'

KLM president Pieter Elbers said a 'new governance structure' will be presented for the troubled airline alliance in September. 'That's a broad subject. It can be the new chairman or the structure of Air France KLM itself could be revamped. All...

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New speculation over major Tesla car plant in Holland

Speculation has again been mounting over a possible major Tesla car production plant in the Netherlands. Possible locations for the factory in both Germany and the Netherlands were cited by the Wall Street Journal on Monday.

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By Caribbean News Now contributor ST GEORGE'S, Grenada - New chairman of the St Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, prime minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, has announced he will be launching an inquiry into CBI.

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Canadian firm plans to sell marijuana to the Caribbean

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A liberating experience

By Hilbert Haar ~ We're getting closer to the beginning of our big trip towards Asia. St. Maarten is in the rearview mirror, after we left the island at the end of June. It is still weird not to be involved in what's happening out there.

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