MP Doran clarifies GEBE appointment history amid political allegations.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy Doran has publicly refuted allegations suggesting that the National Alliance-led Jacobs I Cabinet was responsible for removing local executives from key leadership positions within NV GEBE. Speaking during a public meeting of Parliament, MP Doran said he felt compelled to address statements and narratives that had circulated over the previous 36 to 48 hours regarding the utility company and the appointment of local professionals within its management structure.

“I just want to b...

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Chairlady Sarah Wescot-Williams Champions Kingdom Reform, Addresses GEBE Crisis and Governance Challenges.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Chairlady of Parliament and veteran Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has outlined an ambitious vision for strengthening Kingdom cooperation while also addressing pressing national concerns ranging from the ongoing GEBE crisis to governance reforms and democratic accountability. During an extensive interview, Wescot-Williams reflected on recent developments at the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO), the Kingdom's democratic structure, and challenges confronting Sint Maarten.

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For the sake of completeness: Minister ECYS Clarifies Facts Following June 8 meeting at Marie Genevieve de Weever School.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Ms. Melissa D. Gumbs, issued a response to the press release by the Windward Islands Teachers’ Union (WITU) concerning classroom conditions at the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School (MGDW).

Gumbs stated that the Ministry welcomes constructive engagement on matters affecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of teachers, staff, and students. However, when public statements omit important facts, the Ministry has a responsibility to ensure that the full record is placed ...

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Antonio Carmona Báez and Tadzio Bervoets Receive Presidents Award at St. Martin Book Fair 2026.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Antonio Carmona Báez and Tadzio Bervoets received the President's Award at the 23 ^rd edition of the St. Martin Book Fair on June 6, 2026.

The presentation of the President's Award was the final highlight of the two-day literary festival, according to Book Fair Committee member Cindy Peters.

Antonio Carmona Báez, president of the University of St. Martin (USM), was present to accept his award at the USM campus, where the fair’s annual Main Book Launch and Closing Ceremony were held. Tadzio Bervoets, who earlier conducted the environm...

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