Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs calls out MP Doran Over Mullet Bay.

PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken note of an article attributed to Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy Doran, that seeks to call into question my stand on the sale of Mullet Bay in view of the Ennia Outline Agreement and can only ask where has the honorable MP been in the last four years?
First, if the good MP has any concerns about the Ennia Outline Agreement, which his colleagues in the National Alliance (NA) signed a little over six months ago, I never heard him express those publicly until now. But what is the real issue for MP Doran?
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Annual CoG Director’s Meeting held in Sint Maarten: Fostering Collaboration and Best Practices.

PHILIPSBURG:--- This year, the annual director's meeting was convened in Sint Maarten and brought together the department heads of the Voogdijraad CN, Aruba, and Curaçao for two days. The primary goal of the meeting was to facilitate the exchange of best practices and insights, keeping participants informed about current developments on each island. This collaborative effort aimed to strengthen relationships among the islands, particularly as resources remain limited.
A significant theme throughout the meeting was the importance of collaboration...

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Minister of Justice outlines some of his achievements during short stint.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis addressed the media and the public on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing outlining some of his achievements during his tenure as Minister. Below is the full address.

Today marks a pivotal moment as I stand before you for the final time as your Minister of Justice for a press briefing. Reflecting on my tenure,
though brief, it has been a period of intense and impactful service, during which we have pursued comprehensive reforms and initiatives
aimed at enhancing the effica...

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Digital Entry not compulsory for local residents.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The pilot phase of the digital entry card launched over a month ago is critical for testing, identifying challenges, and refining the system to ensure a smooth rollout.
The Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger Marten, outlined some of the challenges encountered on Wednesday.
Some of the critical challenges encountered included:

• Local Travelers: Many locals are not accustomed to spending extended periods in line. Initially, the project placed everyone in a single line, resulting in longer-than-expected wait times for residents. Aft...

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