Tag: ST MAARTEN
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Week 2 a Success – Identifying Seeds Types, Cloning, Cuttings and Seed germination
This last week of Feb was great as the group got together again for another interesting learning session. Identifying Seeds Types, Cloning, Cuttings and Seed Germination was the topic of discussion. I was pleased to see more people joined the group this week in effort to learn more about Agriculture. This week we look at…
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Work visit European Parliamentarian Samira Rafaela and Dutch Parliamentarian Rob Jetten
On Feb 27th, 2020 I was grateful to get a chance to have a one on one discussion with European Parliamentarian Samira Rafaela and Dutch Parliamentarian Rob Jetten during their work visit here to St Maarten. I was contacted a few weeks back by trainee Ms Shantinelly Martes at the European Parliament with Member of…
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Climate Change – Week 1 a Success
Its not about how many people show up, its about the quality of mind set of the few that want to make significant change.. These are the ones that seek a clear path towards a better tomorrow.. On the matter of Climate change we also discussed UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals and how agriculture compliments the pillars…
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ECO SXM on Current Romaine Lettuce Recall
The recent recall on romaine lettuce and the outbreak of the bacterium E. coli O157:H7 should mark the start of St Maarten’s journey to revitalize, prioritize and safeguard the agricultural sector of the Country. As St Maarten Imports roughy 100% of its consumers products, should we not ask ourselves if we are literally putting ourselves…
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Cultural Xpression Nov 2018 | Exclusive Interview Runkie Hytz
In this month’s Edition of Cultural Xpression, I got a chance to touch base with one of Jamaica’s Rising ArtistRunkie Hytz. As new upcoming Dancehall Artist residing in Florida, Runkie Hytz plans to leave an impression in the cultural music arena. With his new release ”Wine and Brace” trending in the clubs and promoted by Top…
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Cultural Xpression July 2018 – Exclusive Interview Mr Robert Budike
CX July 2018 continues to bring you closer to all the cultural activities you may have missed throughout the month of July 2018. With so much that has happened in the month of July 2018, what we missed you will be sure to catch up with in the month of Aug 2018. With the business community…
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Cultural Xpression June 2018 – Exclusive Interview with SXM Head of Culture Ms Clara Reyes
Happy Emancipation day to everyone on St Maarten and the dutch Caribbean . The joy of freedom is enjoyed by many but yet still a few seem to carry a tension as to if they are really free. The free world seem to have a lot to offer to man but yet seem to still…
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Letter to Minister Gitterson : I Object, Reject and will continue to stand for Agriculture
May 22, 2018 Att: Minister Gitterson Dept. Ministry VROMI Subject: Rejection and objection of Response letter submitted to Ombusman April 23, 2018 Blessings Mr Gitterson, Dept VROMI and respected bodies Your letter of response dated April 23rd 2018, regarding the termination of the rental agreement and denial for the long lease request has been received,…
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Cultural Xpression May 2018 – SXM Loses an Icon, RIP Paben
In this months edition of Cultural Xpression News-magazine, Would like to express our sincere condolences to the Friends and Family of the late Roland Bryson aka Pa Ben. St Maarten has lost an icon, one that will be very much hard to replace. This is because Mr Bryson did not only play an amazing role…
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Cultural Xpression Celebrating 4 Years – Exclusive Interview Mr Stanley Lint
We would like to thank everyone thus far that can out and showed their support to the Community Garden in St Peters how ever little it may be, its because of people like you and those that support Cultural Xpression News Magazine for the past 4 years , is the reason why Agri-Culture has made…