Miscellaneous

PHILIPSBURG…….The Ombudsman, Dr. Nilda Arduin has completed a series of workshops with the various ministries which were held at the University of Saint Martin from August 8th 2013 and ended on August 15th 2013. An introduction was given on the role of the Ombudsman in this new constitution and the role of the civil servants in upholding … Read more

The seventh Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) whose theme was ‘Towards exemplary public service ethic in challenging times: the role of the Ombudsman’ was held at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort in Sint Maarten and hosted by the Ombudsman of Sint Maarten. Participants included ombudsmen, legal luminaries, scholars and practitioners from Antigua and … Read more

Philipsburg—-The Ombudsman, Dr. Nilda Arduin, herewith informs the public that the7th Biennial CAROA Conference will be hosted by the Ombudsman of Sint Maarten from May 5-9 2013 at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino. Exposure Opportunity Being host of this event gives the Ombudsman the opportunity to expose not only the CAROA members, but also the local … Read more

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – On April 7th 2013, the Ombudsman, Dr. Nilda Arduin will be leaving Sint Maarten to attend the second Board of directors meeting of the International Ombudsman Institution ( I.O.I.) in Vienna, Austria. Allocation of the regional funds for sponsorship of the Haitian Ombudsman to attend the 7th Biennial CAROA Conference to … Read more

PHILIPSBURG…..On April 7th 2013, the Ombudsman, Dr. Nilda Arduin will be leaving Sint Maarten to attend the second Board of directors meeting of the International Ombudsman Institution ( I.O.I.) in Vienna, Austria. Allocation of the regional funds for sponsorship of the Haitian Ombudsman to attend the 7th Biennial CAROA Conference to be held on Sint … Read more

PHILIPSBURG—Upon invitation of the Minister of VROMI, the Honorable Mr. William Marlin, on March 19th 2013 the Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin met with the Minister, to discuss the findings and recommendations of her report regarding the operations at the Cadaster & Mortgage Registry (“Stichting Kadaster & Hypotheekwezen”). Present at the meeting were also: Ms. P. … Read more

As a follow up to the first petition to the Constitutional Court filed by the Ombudsman on January 23, 2013, the Ombudsman on March 15, 2013 submitted additional sections of the Penal Code approved by Parliament in May 2012 for Constitutional review. The sections of the Penal Code presented to the Constitutional Court for review … Read more

PHILIPSBURG,….On January 23, 2013 the Ombudsman submitted the first request for Constitutional review to the Constitutional Court. After a response to the request by the Government, the Ministers of Justice and General Affairs, written submissions were submitted by both parties, and the date of July 2, 2013 was set by the Court for a public … Read more

PHILIPSBURG – Dr. Nilda Arduin, Ombudsman of Sint Maarten will be attending the Second Curacao International Ombudsman Conference on Curacao to be held at the World Trade Center from June 4th-7th 2012, and is scheduled to be one of the featured speakers. The theme of the conference is “Investigative methods and techniques”. This international conference … Read more

Person of the Year: TUESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2013 15:03 Team Ombudsman: Guarding the Constitution PHILIPSBURG–In a democratic state people delegate their authority to elected representatives, but the basic rights and freedoms of the citizens are safeguarded by laws and institutions that provide the necessary checks and balances. In 2013 the Ombudsman Bureau headed by Nilda … Read more