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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.
CPS Announces New Service Times for Baby Clinics; Services Discontinued at Baby Clinic at St. John's Ranch
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PHILIPSBURG - As of September 1, the Baby Clinic services have been integrated within the Government public health service and now fall under Collective Preventive Services (CPS), Youth Health Care.
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
Original Don Ramon restaurant on Dixie Highway to mark 20th anniversary with ... - Palm Beach Post
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The ship sails from Fort Lauderdale Oct. 31 for the seven-day cruise, with stops in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. To reserve a spot, ...
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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
Holiday appointed Governor St. Maarten
THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers on Tuesday morning approved the appointment of Eugene Holiday as Governor of new Country St. Maarten and Frits Goedgedrag as Governor of Country Curaçao.
Current Acting Lt. Governor Reynold Groeneveldt has been appointed as Acting Governor of Country St. Maarten, it was stated in a press release issued by the Dutch government Information Service RVD.
Both appointments are effective October 10, 2010, the date that St. Maarten and Curaçao officially attain the status of countries within the Kingdom.
Goedgedrag is currently ... Read more
18.3 per cent more cruise arrivals compared to 2009
POINTE BLANCHE--St. Maarten has seen a 18.3 per cent increase in cruise passenger arrivals from January to August compared to the same period last year, according to figures from St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies.
A total of 82,024 cruisers visited the island in August, a 107.9 per cent increase over the same month last year when 39,447 visited in 12 ship calls.
Last month, 9,556 more cruise passengers visited the island than had been projected for the month. There were 21 cruise ship calls.
A slight dip in September's cruise passenger and ship calls is expected ... Read more
No added supervision on St. Maarten’s tasks
THE HAGUE--The St. Maarten delegation booked success at Tuesday's Political Steering Group (PSG) meeting in The Hague. The Department of Physical Planning and Management ROB and the Department of Legal Affairs will not be placed under supervision of the Kingdom Government.
Initially the Dutch delegation led by caretaker State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ank Bijleveld-Schouten wanted both departments placed under the General Measure of Kingdom Government AmvRB, which guarantees tasks that Countries Curaçao and St. Maarten cannot execute fully on their own.
< ... Read moreParliament supports Charter amendment
THE HAGUE--The Dutch Second Chamber indicated its support for the Implementation Kingdom Decree to amend the Charter during a crucial debate Tuesday evening.
Their support will become clear when today, Wednesday, Dutch Parliament votes on four motions that were submitted during Tuesday's debate. The support clears the way for the Final Round Table Conference (RTC) which will be held in The Hague this Thursday.
Read moreSint 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
Minister of Traffic, Telecommunication & Post - Patrick Illidge starts Clean Up Project in Dutch Quarter.
Dutch Quarter:--- On Monday 6th of September Minister Patrick Illidge made good on his promise to clean up the Natural Spring on the main road in Dutch Quarter. After hearing the complaints of residents in the area that included incidents of persons slipping and falling, the Minister of Traffic, and Telecommunication and Post took the initiative to get the area cleaned and upgraded. The project will be executed by ... Read moreMinister of Traffic, Telecommunication & Post - Patrick Illidge donates FLS 1000.00 each to DQ Community Council Center and I Can Foundation.
Dutch Quarter:--- On Monday 6th of September The DQ Community Council Center and the I Can Foundation received Fls. 1000.00 each from Minister Patrick Illidge towards purchasing of food items and educational material for the benefit of the youth who attend and reside at the two institutions in the Dutch Quarter Dis ... Read moreBaby Clinic services integrated.
GREAT BAY:--- The Island Government has taken a decision to integrate the Baby Clinic services provided by the White & Yellow Cross Foundation (WYCF) as of September 1, 2010 under the management of Department of Public Health, Social Development & Labou ... Read moreCPS advises community in Post Hurricane Earl to be proactive and take measures to prevent mosquito breeding.
Contractors on job sites are advised to empty buckets and cover water storage drums and have the site cleaned up at the end of the work day of anything that can hold water even plastic bags.
Measures that residents must take to prevent mosquito breeding are:
Debris, old tires and stagnant water in yards are ... 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.
Disney Cruise Line Announces “Kids Sail Free” Offer for 2011 - DisZine
DisZine
Several different 7-night itineraries are available including stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas/St. John, Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. ...
Kids sail free on select 2011 Caribbean cruisesChip and Co
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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.
Kids sail free on select 2011 Caribbean cruises - Chip and Co
Chip and Co
The Disney Magic sails out of Port Canaveral for most of 2011, alternating itineraries between the eastern Caribbean (St. Maarten and St. Thomas/St. John) ...
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Story time at Library
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PHILIPSBURG - Your Babies and Toddlers age 0 to 4 are invited to another story time. As you know story time is every second Thursday in the month.
Photo Release -- John J. DePaul Named Executive Vice President Development for ... - MarketWatch (press release)
MarketWatch (press release)
The Sonesta Collection is located in Boston, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, St. Maarten, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Egypt. ...
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