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Alex Richards Plagiarizes Again --- Why is the President and the TC not taking Action against Richards?

Marigot:--- Several newspaper articles surfaced on Wednesday and Thursday about the former Director of the President's Cabinet Alex Richards who was again caught copying other peoples' work on the internet and presenting it as his work to the Territorial Council. Days after the RRR party won the Territorial Election with a landslide victory, reporters on St. Martin became the President's worst enemies when they all wrote that the President's national address on April 1 was stolen off the internet from the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso. It took the President almost one week before he responded to the news of his stolen speech, in his response he said that reporters on St. Martin placed special emphasis on his speech and not on RRR's political program and the real issues facing St. Martin. It might be true that the reporters on the French and Dutch sides of the island have been watching Alex Richards closely but that is only because all reporters on St. Martin know that Alex Richards is someone who loves to surf the net and copy other people's work. He was dismissed from the tourist office some years ago when it was discovered that he stole the tourism plan of Nieve and presented to then municipal council.
President Richardson told reporters in his first press conference that Alex Richards no longer works in his cabinet and he was dismissed as his Director of Cabinet, yet Richards is seen every day at the Collectivity among the Presidential Cabinet. It was also announced that Alex Richards will be in charge of Cooperation and European Affairs. On Tuesday morning, Alex Richards presented a motion to the Territorial Council which will be sent to Paris and the very first lines of the document show that the motion did not fit St. Martin's reality. While the motion was presented to the council and voted upon it appears as though the members of the Territorial Council did not read the document Richards presented to them. In the third line of the motion, Richards said that if the motion is accepted it will allow St. Martin to be part of the European Union. It appears as though Richards himself did not read what he was copying from the internet because St. Martin is already part of the European Union since 1989. For clarity on St. Martin's status in the EU click on the POSEDOM link here: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/eval/reports/poseidom/2.pdf
It does not seem as though Alex Richards would ever change his ways when it comes to stealing copyright work from the internet. His actions so far have been detrimental to the RRR government and it is of utter importance that the President of the COM take serious sanctions against Alex Richards.
MP Ottley: ‘VROMI’s garbage handling blunder a national humiliation for our Tourism destination’

MP Ottley: ‘VROMI’s garbage handling blunder a national humiliation for our Tourism destination’

PHILIPSBURG:--- From neglect to nuisance, Member of Parliament, the Honourable Omar E.C. Ottley, says the Minister of VROMI’s f...

Native Nations SXM Presents Comprehensive Cannabis Framework to Parliament, Projecting Major Economic Boost.

Native Nations SXM Presents Comprehensive Cannabis Framework to Parliament, Projecting Major Economic Boost.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, March 13, 2026, Native Nations SXM presented a landmark Cannabis Regulation Framework to the Parliament of Sin...

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies; Firearm and Hollow-Point Ammunition Seized.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies; Firearm and Hollow-Point Ammunition Seized.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues its efforts to combat violent crime and remove illegal firearms from th...

Public Alarm Over “Sacramento” Reference on Sint Maarten Government Payment Receipts.

Public Alarm Over “Sacramento” Reference on Sint Maarten Government Payment Receipts.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A concerned citizen has raised questions after reviewing two payment receipts issued on March 5, 2026, for transactions m...

Unweaving and Reweaving the Kingdom: Francio Guadeloupe Delivers Inaugural Address at the University of Amsterdam.

Unweaving and Reweaving the Kingdom: Francio Guadeloupe Delivers Inaugural Address at the University of Amsterdam.

THE NETHERLANDS:  On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Francio Guadeloupe officially accepted the position of KNAW Professor in the Public A...

Anguilla Confirms First Locally Acquired Case of West Nile Virus.

Anguilla Confirms First Locally Acquired Case of West Nile Virus.

THE VALLEY ANGUILLA:---  Health authorities have announced the island’s first locally acquired case of West Nile virus after a 25-ye...

Parliament Turns Up the Heat: Marketplace Debate Unites MPs, Prompts Government Pledge.

Parliament Turns Up the Heat: Marketplace Debate Unites MPs, Prompts Government Pledge.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A heated parliamentary session has once again brought the Philipsburg marketplace to the forefront, with Member of Parlia...

Scrutinizing the TEATT Ministry: Minister Heyliger-Marten Faces Backlash Over Soul Beach Funding and SER Report.

Scrutinizing the TEATT Ministry: Minister Heyliger-Marten Faces Backlash Over Soul Beach Funding and SER Report.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication (TEATT) sits at the center of a growing...

Jobs on the Line

Jobs on the Line": Opposition MPs Rally to Protect Workers as Garbage Contracts Near Expiry.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Six opposition Members of Parliament are urgently calling on the government to protect the livelihoods of over 200 local ...

Opposition MPs Demand Accountability Over Soul Beach Festival and

Opposition MPs Demand Accountability Over Soul Beach Festival and "Flawed" SER Report.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The  six opposition Members of Parliament are taking a firm stand against the government, demanding answers ov...

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Local News

Cross-Island Science Exchange Highlights Opportunities for Youth Collaboration.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Cross-Island Science Exchange Highlights Opportunities for Youth Collaboration.

Concordia, Saint-Martin (French side):--- A group of students from the French side of the island had the opportunity this week to take part in the St. Maarten National Science Fair, marking a small but meaningful example of cross-is...

Digitization Equipment Purchased for Museum.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Digitization Equipment Purchased for Museum.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Sint Maarten National Heritage Foundation & Museum has received funding from the Mondriaan Fund to support the digitization of its historical collections.

With this support, the museum has been able to purchase spec...

CPS: Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites. West Nile Virus Awareness and Prevention.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
CPS: Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites. West Nile Virus Awareness and Prevention.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) has taken note of a communique from the Anguilla Ministry of Health, Tourism & Sports with respect to the first locally acquired case of the West Nile Virus that h...

The Letters

When Concern Is an Act of Love.

16 MINS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
When Concern Is an Act of Love.

Dear Editor,

Over the past few days, I have read the reflections circulating online from St. Martiners, especially young St. Martiners, with a mixture of recognition and concern. Their words carry all of our frustration, but also somethin...

Concerned Parents cry for help.

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointe...

Invincible Defense Technology: A Strategic Asset for Ending the War with Iran and Stabilizing the Middle East.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

By Dr. David Leffler

The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone c...

French News

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026.

12 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026

 

Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Création de 70 places de parking sur le Front de mer de Marigot.

16 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux de création d’un parking de 70 places, le long du Boulevard de France à Marigot. Ces travaux ont été confiés à l’entreprise GETELEC TP.

Les travaux d’aménageme...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Enrobé et marquage au sol.

17 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin réalise actuellement des travaux de réfection des routes en enrobé, ainsi que le marquage des passages piétons.

1- Travaux d’enrobé sur le domaine public

La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe les usagers d...

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