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By Publisher / October 5, 2020 / Culture, Education, Local News, Social / Comments Off on Minister of Education commemorates World Teachers Day
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY ~ LEARNING IN CRISIS, RE IMAGINING THE FUTURE ~ The Minister of Education, from the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic has maintained, that education must continue. The most valuable important contributor to ensuring that education continues is the TEACHER. And teachers, took the charge of learning new technical skills and teaching and […]
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By Government of Sint Maarten / September 4, 2020 / Education / Comments Off on Ongoing Developments Surrounding the Impact of COVID-19 on the Education Sector
PHILIPSBURG — The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) would hereby like to inform the general public on the ongoing developments surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on the Education Sector. Responsibility of School Boards to Report COVID-19 Related Matters As COVID-19 cases continue to surge within the community of Sint Maarten and more […]
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By Publisher / August 17, 2020 / Education, Local News / Comments Off on Minister of Education Drs Rodolphe Samuel updates school boards in letter dated August 16th, 2020
PHILIPSBURG — On Sunday, August 16, 2020, the honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Drs. Rodolphe Samuel sent a letter to all private school boards and subsidized schools that fall under the Division of Public Education regarding the commencement of the 2020-2021 academic year. In his letter, the Minister of Education seeks to […]
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By Publisher / June 25, 2020 / Bulletin Board Notices, Community, Culture, Government, Island Life, Public Service Announcements, Social / Comments Off on St. Maarten celebrates 157th Anniversary of Emancipation
PHILIPSBURG — St. Maarten will be celebrating its 157th Anniversary of Emancipation Day from slavery on July 1, 2020. This was announced by the Minister responsible for Culture, Drs. Rodolphe Samuel, at the Council of Ministers Press Briefing on Wednesday. He stated that this was the first public holiday that was established by the Parliament […]
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By Publisher / May 22, 2020 / Education, Government, Public Service Announcements / Comments Off on Minister of Education: Back To School Advice
PHILIPSBURG — The Minister of Education drs. Rodolphe Samuel issued a public statement with words of advice and encouragement for parents and children who will be going back to school on Monday, May 25th, 2020. The minister encourages the parents to make sure their children have all the necessary protective gear at hand so that […]
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