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Japan: Safeguarding a mother tongue and mother nature

May 12, 2024 No comments

Japan: Safeguarding a mother tongue and mother nature

INTERNATIONAL, 12 May 2024, Culture and Education - When asked what might be the most beautiful word in Shimamuni, the Indigenous language variety spoken on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima prefecture of southwestern Japan, Nami Sao pondered for a moment before replying “mihedirodoo.” Her husband, Tomoyuki Sao, is quick to elaborate that its utterance is always enlivened with a smile and tends to make fellow Shimamuni speakers noticeably more pleased than arigatou, the standard Japanese equivalent for saying thank you. Even though both Nami and Tomoyuki were born on Okinoerabu Island (currently home to only 12,000 inhabitants), neither learned to speak Shimamuni – a local variety of the Kunigami language – fluently as children. Kunigami was added to UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger in 2009...

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Madagascar: Coordination, convergence and change from the grass roots up

May 11, 2024 No comments

Madagascar: Coordination, convergence and change from the grass roots up

INTERNATIONAL, 11 May 2024, SDGs - How can people be best supported during humanitarian crises with limited aid budgets and what can be done to help those same people break out of the cycle of dependency caused by multiple crises and move towards more sustainable development? Those are the questions that UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are considering as the island nation struggles against climate change, huge humanitarian needs and persistent underdevelopment. UNICEF’s Deputy Representative, Head of Programmes Gilles Chevalier and Natasha van Rijn the Resident Representative for the UN Development Programme discuss how changes in the way they are working are helping to reinforce resilience and sustainable development. Gilles Chevalier: One of the major decisions we have made at UNICEF is to reinforce our staff footprint in the south of Madagascar...

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UN General Assembly presses Security Council to give ‘favourable consideration’ to full Palestinian membership

May 10, 2024 No comments

UN General Assembly presses Security Council to give ‘favourable consideration’ to full Palestinian membership

INTERNATIONAL, 10 May 2024, Peace and Security - The UN General Assembly convened again in New York on Friday for an emergency special session on the Gaza crisis and overwhelmingly passed a resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the world body as an Observer State, without offering full membership. It urged the Security Council to give "favourable consideration" to Palestine’s request. What does the resolution mean? Here’s a quick recap of what this means: by adopting this resolution the General Assembly will upgrade the rights of the State of Palestine within the world body, but not the right to vote or put forward its candidature to such organs as the Security Council or the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).  Granting Palestinian membership requires a recommendation from the Security Council. At...

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Gaza: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines

May 10, 2024 No comments

Gaza: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines

INTERNATIONAL, 10 May 2024, Peace and Security - With no let-up in the Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah into Friday, UN humanitarians issued renewed calls for a ceasefire as “the only hope” to avert further bloodshed and restore desperately needed aid deliveries. “As Israeli Forces bombardment intensifies in Rafah, forced displacement continues,” said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, in a post on X. “Around 110,000 people have now fled Rafah looking for safety. But, nowhere is safe in the Gaza Strip and living conditions are atrocious. The only hope is an immediate ceasefire.” In addition to the immediate threat of ongoing military action, UN aid agencies have warned with increasing urgency since Israeli tanks rolled into the Rafah border crossing...

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UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US

May 10, 2024 No comments

UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US

INTERNATIONAL, 10 May 2024, Human Rights - A UN independent human rights expert warned on Friday that the recent increase in student protest attacks across campuses in the United States indicates an “erosion of intellectual freedom and democratic principles within educational settings.” “I am deeply troubled by the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, arrests, detentions, police violence, surveillance and disciplinary measures and sanctions against members of the educational community exercising their right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression,” UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Farida Shaheed said, in a statement at the end of an official visit to the US. The UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert said she is particularly concerned by the way protesters are unfairly treated based on their political viewpoint – specifically pro-Palestinian protestors. Core...

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Minister of Justice addresses urgent situation at New Start for Children Foster Home

Minister of Justice addresses urgent situation at New Start for…

SINT MAARTEN (MARY’S FANCY) - In response to recent developments...

May 12, 2024 No comments

ROTARY CLUBS OF ST. MAARTEN AND ANGUILLA SHINE AT DISTRICT 7020 CONFERENCE

ROTARY CLUBS OF ST. MAARTEN AND ANGUILLA SHINE AT DISTRICT…

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - During the recently held Rotary...

May 12, 2024 No comments

Prime Minister Mercelina Mother’s Day Message

Prime Minister Mercelina Mother’s Day Message

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – On Friday, the cabinet of...

May 10, 2024 No comments

Strengthening St. Maarten's Cyber Resilience: Educating for the Digital Age

Strengthening St. Maarten's Cyber Resilience: Educating for the Digital Age

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As the digital landscape evolves,...

May 10, 2024 No comments

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Man shot early Sunday morning while sitting in front of a bar

May 12, 2024

Man shot early Sunday morning while sitting in front of a bar

SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) – The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received a call around 1:15 AM...

Minister Jansen Webster: Mother's Day Message

May 11, 2024

Minister Jansen Webster: Mother's Day Message

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minster of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of V...

MP Emmanuel: We honor our mothers

May 09, 2024

MP Emmanuel: We honor our mothers

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanual released his pre-Mother’s D...

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Minister Lewis: To all the mothers of St. Maarten, We thank God for you.

May 09, 2024 No comments

Minister Lewis: To all the mothers of St. Maarten, We thank God for you.

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis on Thursday issued the following pre-Mother’s Day message: Thank God for that one Sunday in May where we get the opportunity to pour extra l...

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Minister of Justice Lewis, sends justice workers  back to work

May 09, 2024 No comments

Minister of Justice Lewis, sends justice workers back to work

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a comprehensive response to critical issues affecting all departments in the Justice Chain, the Honourable Minister of Justice, Lyndon C.J. Lewis, has taken decisive acti...

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This Weekend Cabana Bar & Restaurant. A delicious breakfast, jerk chicken and bread pudding

May 11, 2024 No comments

This Weekend Cabana Bar & Restaurant. A delicious breakfast, jerk chicken and bread pudding

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – Blaze 711 from Arizona U.S.A. described Cabana Bar & Restaurant located at Hilton Vacation Club Royal Palm Resort near the Simpson Bay Bridge in his Tripadvisor review as ...

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NAPA: Your one stop shop for all your auto, truck, and marine needs. Check US Out Today!

May 11, 2024 No comments

NAPA: Your one stop shop for all your auto, truck, and marine needs. Check US Out Today!

SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY/PHILIPSBURG) – With over 600,000-part numbers available, NAPA St. Maarten services more than just the needs of auto and truck owners. NAPA St. Maarten excels in 'special-order'...

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Minister Jansen-Webster honors nurses on International Nurses Day

May 10, 2024

Minister Jansen-Webster honors nurses on International Nurses Day

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In commemoration of International Nurses Day, the honorable Minister of P...

Minister Heyliger-Marten gets Update from Marketplace Contractor. To Meet Vendors on Friday

May 09, 2024

Minister Heyliger-Marten gets Update from Marketplace Contractor. To Meet Vendors on Friday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, G...

Coalition Stalls Parliament: Travels to Paraguay with SG, Paralyzing Operations

May 09, 2024

Coalition Stalls Parliament: Travels to Paraguay with SG, Paralyzing Operations

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a move that speaks volumes about their priorities, three coalition mem...

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2023 Income Tax Forms Due. Submit 2023 Income Tax Return Forms by May 31 Deadline

May 12, 2024

2023 Income Tax Forms Due. Submit 2023 Income Tax Return Forms by May 31 Deadline

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Inspectorate of Taxes would like to remind the general public that th...

Causeway Bridge to be Partly Closed for Maintenance Works

May 10, 2024

Causeway Bridge to be Partly Closed for Maintenance Works

PORT ST. MAARTEN – The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) would like to inform maritime operators, ...

Another Shooting Incident Near Simpson Bay Nightclub

May 09, 2024

Another Shooting Incident Near Simpson Bay Nightclub

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - At approximately 2:00 am on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, a shooting inciden...

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Fourth Conference of the Dutch Caribbean Heritage Platform visits Saba

May 10, 2024 No comments

Fourth Conference of the Dutch Caribbean Heritage Platform visits Saba

SABA (THE BOTTOM) - On May 7th, approximately sixty people arrived on Saba as part of the fourth conference of the Dutch Caribbean Heritage Platform (DCHP). The conference began on St. Maarten on Sund...

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Saba becomes member of Local2030 Islands Network

May 10, 2024 No comments

Saba becomes member of Local2030 Islands Network

SABA (THE BOTTOM) - During the Local2030 Islands Network Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, Saba formally became a member. The conference took place from April 23 to April 25 and focused on natural solut...

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Robbie's Lottery Results for May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024 No comments

Robbie's Lottery Results for May 11, 2024

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Winning...It's easy! Every day is a new chance to win. Various lottery games, cash prices, numerous retailers located all over Curaçao and great winning probabilities. Ro...

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Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday

May 11, 2024 No comments

Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 11th May 2024 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) 12th May 2024 WEATHER: Tonight through Sunday evening:...

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