PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (Ministry of MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel last week attended the Four Country Education Consultation in The Hague, the Netherlands, along with his colleague ministers from Curacao, Aruba, and the Netherlands.
Minister Samuel described the meeting as constructive and informative. “We were able to accomplish a number of things that will benefit the people of Sint Maarten, especially our students. One of the key items that we signed off in the final conclusion points of the consultation was the ‘Civiel Effect’ related to law studies.
“Currently, graduates of Curacao or Aruba law (bachelors ...
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