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Spending power under pressure
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HOLLAND - Dutch workers are starting to feel the pinch in their pockets because inflation is outstripping pay rises, the national statistics office CBS said on Wednesday.
DP leader says Sxm has crossed another hurdle
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PHILIPSBURG, Holland - Leader of the Democratic Party (DP) Sarah Wescot Williams who is currently in the Hague, described Wednesday's constitutional accomplishment as the crossing of another hurdle.
(WIHCU) calls for resignation of (SMMC) director
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PHILIPSBURG - Public Relations Officer of the Windward Islands Health Care Union (WIHCU) Greg Arrindell is calling for the resignation of the Managing Director of the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Dr. George Scot.
Commissioner Frans Richardson confirms that PJIA seeking replacement
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PHILIPSBURG - Commissioner for aviation Frans Richardson Also congratulated Mr. Eugene Holiday on his appointment to the position of first Governor for the island of St. Maarten.
St. Maarten prepared for (RTC) says W. Marlin
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PHILIPSBURG, Holland - This morning, The 2nd Chamber in The Hague voted on the amendments to the Kingdom Charter, paving the way for St.Maarten to become Country.
LIAT provides update on LIAT/LIALPA Arbitration process
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ST. JOHN'S, Antigua – LIAT's management announces that it is moving to put in place measures for implementation of a new LIAT/LIALPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.Third coalition failure will hurt next prime minister, says queen's rep
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HOLLAND - A third failure in efforts to form a new government will hurt the the new prime minister, the queen's new negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink warned on Tuesday.
Queen ignores right-wing party wishes, appoints new negotiator
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HOLLAND - Queen Beatrix has ignored the wishes of the three right-wing party leaders and appointed Herman Tjeenk Willink, deputy president of the government's most senior advisory body the Council of State, to lead a 'short intermediate' round of coalition talks. ... Read more
CPS advises community in Post Hurricane Earl to be proactive and take measures to prevent mosquito breeding
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PHILIPSBURG - With frequent rain showers from time to time, the Collective Preventive Services (CPS) is advising, residents to be proactive and take preventative measures against mosquito breeding in order to avoid mosquito-borne diseases developing such as dengue fever. ... Read more
Sint Maarten Tallahassee Student Association participates in Flag Event
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PHILIPSBURG - Executive Director of the Tallahassee-Sint Maarten Foundation (TLH-SXMF) Arthur Lugisse says that Sint Maarten students studying in Tallahassee along with the Sint Maarten Tallahassee Student Associat ... Read more
Dr. Lloyd Richardson meets with the Chamber of Labour Unions
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PHILIPSBURG - In an attempt to further strengthen his candidacy in this political campaign, Dr. Richardson met with the Chamber of Unions on Monday morning, September 6, 2010.
Ferrier makes strong allegations; Laveist says he will not stoop so low
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PHILIPSBURG - The Democratic Party of St.Maarten held their weekly press conference on Monday.
Minister Patrick Illidge donates FLS 1000.00 each to DQ Community Council Center and I Can Foundation
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PHILIPSBURG - On Monday 6th of September The DQ Community Council Center and the I Can Foundation, seperatley riceved Fls. 1000.00.
SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards
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PHILIPSBURG - With 82 days left, this year will be the 5th Annual SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraiser.
Wilders holds the key, says Liberal leader Rutte after meeting queen
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HOLLAND - Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-Islam PVV, holds the key to a new attempt to form a right-wing government, Liberal leader Mark Rutte said on Monday evening.
Parties weigh-in on Mullet Bay
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PHILIPSBURG - During the AVS political debate on Sunday night at the Philipsburg Cultural Center, the various parties were asked about the situation at Mullet Bay, since the passing of hurricane Luis 15 years ago.
Curacao has new government
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PHILIPSBURG, Willemstad - Curacao has a new government accepting the constitution for the island.
Fifteen votes went for the constitution and six against with an interesting spin—five of the 11 members who are supporting the new government voted for the constitution, six voted against it needing the ... Read more
Joran gives English lessons in his cell
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ORANJESTAD/LIMA — Joran van der Sloot gives prison warders English lessons in his cell. Crime reporter John van den Heuvel said this today in De Telegraaf with regard to an exclusive interview with Joran.
Pride Foundation responds to statements about the Ring-road made during Saturday's debate
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PHILIPSBURG - During the political debate held on Saturday September 4th, a candidate of a particular party (at that time one of the members of the audience) posed a question on the necessity of the much discussed ring-road project to his running-mate who was functioning as one of the evening's debaters/ panelists.
Fernando Botero in the Caribbean: Adam and Eve for St. Martin's Nativity; "Colombia's pain" at Dominican Rep. National Gallery
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St. Martin, caribbean - The cover design of Nativity/Nativité/Natividad, a new poetry book out of St. Martin, appears to be asking us to enter the epic poem through a portal of two towering sculptures by Fernando Botero.