Minister Samuel says farewell to Blijden.

May 30, 2022

"We have lost a true treasure of the island"

PHILIPSBURG:--- On the heels of the passing of local historian and long-time civil servant Alfonso Blijden, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports drs. Rodolphe Samuel has expressed what he describes as "great sadness and a profound sense of loss" at the news of Blijden's death.
Blijden joined the local civil service many years ago after coming to St. Maarten and dedicated his life to recording and sharing the history of St. Maarten. "He was an undeniable expert in his field and because of him a lot of our history is ...

Source: https://www.smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/40510-minister-samuel-says-farewell-to-blijden.html

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