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Ottley: Nightlife Business Hours To Scale Back To 1Am

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the night life; business hours will be scaled back to 1:00am.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the nightlife; business hours will be scaled back to 1 am.
The phased approach is based on the hospital's occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island Read more

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Usp Questions The Continuous Use Of The Term Lack Of Capacity

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday said that the new practice of casually throwing our people under the bus by the Prime Minister and her government with words like lack of capacity needs to be stopped.

The party was responding the PMs statement that she was not surprised by the conclusion of the fourth quarter execution report of the country packages Read more

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Alexandra Van Huffelen State Secretary Kingdom Relations

Rotterdam Acting Mayor Alexandra van Huffelen (centre) poses for a photo during the 2012 Rotterdam Summer Carnival with on the left then Director of the Cabinet of the St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary and later Minister Perry Geerlings. (Nico van der Ven photo)

THE HAGUE--Alexandra van Huffelen (53) of the Democratic Party D66 will be the new State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalising in the Rutte IV cabinet Read more

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Usp Questions The Continuous Use Of The Term Lack Of Capacity

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday said that the new practice of casually throwing our people under the bus by the Prime Minister and her government with words like lack of capacity needs to be stopped.

The party was responding the PMs statement that she was not surprised by the conclusion of the fourth quarter execution report of the country packages Read more

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Usp Questions The Continuous Use Of The Term Lack Of Capacity.'

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday said that the new practice of casually throwing our people under the bus by the Prime Minister and her government with words like lack of capacity needs to be stopped.

The party was responding to the PMs statement that she was not surprised by the conclusion of the fourth quarter execution report of the country packages Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The honor has been bestowed upon me to bring you wishes for a Blessed, Prosperous, and Healthy New Year on behalf of the URSM.
This Holiday Season is always a Happy time for us all because we get the opportunity to close an old chapter and open a new one. A new Chapter that in spite of all adversaries that have gone before, gives the opportunity and privilege to offer people new Hope, new Expectations, and renewed Confidence!
URSM will approach 2022, taking another path, a different approach, a new attitude, to ensure that we capture and focus on what counts and is important in building a future for the next generation, and the generations to come Read more

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Las Escuelas Continan Con Instrucciones En Clases Para El Lunes 3 De Enero

~ Se aconseja a las juntas escolares que mantengan protocolos de seguridad ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deporte (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel dice que las escuelas se reanudarn el lunes 3 de enero con instruccin presencial. As lo afirm el ministro en una carta a todos los padres y tutores con respecto al consejo sobre la continuacin de la educacin en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 Read more

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School Continues With In-Class Instruction On Monday

~Schools boards advised to maintain safety protocols~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel says schools will resume on Monday, January 3 with face-to-face instruction.

  This was stated by the minister in a letter to all parents and guardians regarding advice on the continua Read more

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Chart showing a comparison between the Delta and Omicron cases count.

~ St. Maarten in the midst of its 5th wave ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley, comparing the impacts of the Delta versus the Omicron variants, says although Omicron spreads faster it is milder.

  The Omicron variant is in St Read more

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Ombudsman Concludes Systemic Investigation Into Glucometers

PHILIPSBURG, Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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Ombudsman Concludes Systemic Investigation Into Glucometers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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Pm Jacobs Sees 2022 As Year Of Hope, Continued Progress

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--A year of hope and continued progress was the description used by Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs to describe 2022.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the Thanksgiving & National Day of Prayer Services that are held annually on the first Sunday in December following the hurricane season and the second Sunday in January respectively a monetary collection is usually gathered. Over the past few years, food baskets were distributed, and additionally, a cash amount of just over NAF 10 000.00 guilders was accumulated. Together with the Department of Culture and the participating Church organizations consisting of the St Maarten/St Read more

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55 Persons To Receive Naf 200.00 Food Vouchers Based On Funds Raised During Previous Thanksgiving & Prayer Services

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Martijn Is New Ocan Director

New Ocan Director Lionel Martijn. (Nick van der Ven photo)

THE HAGUE--Lionel Martijn (62) has been appointed director of Foundation Ocan, the organisation for Dutch Caribbean persons in the Netherlands, per January 1, 2022.

  Martijns appointment was approved during a meeting of the Supervisory Board on December 19. Martijn, who originates from Curaao, will succeed Cynthia Ortega-Martijn, whose appointment in 2020 was of a temporary nature.

  Martijn brings a lot of experience, as he has worked in several advisory and directors functions at multiple organisations Read more

Ecys Working On 2023-2026 Study Financing Priority List

~ Previous recipients invited to focus group ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel said during Wednesdays live Council of Ministers press briefing that the ministry has begun the required steps to establish the Study Financing Priority List for 2023-2026.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that due to technical problems with the establishment of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the AOV (Old-age pension), and AWW (Widow- and Orphan Insurance) will not be assessed in time to be indexed per January 1, 2022.

Annually, in accordance with the legislation, the amounts of AOV and AWW are adjusted on the basis of an increase in the CPI of the current year compared to the previous year Read more

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Xtratight Presents Comedy, Tapas & Dance On January 8

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Known for being different and innovative,XtratightEntertainment, famous for Night of the Hit Makers and Christmas Becomes Magical, will be ringing in the New Year in a very different and unique way.

On Saturday, January 8, Xtratight will tickle your funny bone and get you dancing when it hosts Comedy, Tapas & Dance at the Tropicana Ball Room. The event is a combined comedy and dance show featuring the Philosopher of Humor Fernando Clarke and St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Known for being different and innovative, Xtratight Entertainment, famous for Night of the Hit Makers and Christmas Becomes Magical, will be ringing in the New Year in a very different and unique way.
On Saturday, January 8, Xtratight will tickle your funny bone and get you dancing when it hosts Comedy, Tapas & Dance at the Tropicana Ball Room. The event is a combined comedy and dance show featuring the Philosopher of Humor Fernando Clarke and St Read more

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The Suspect, Who Shot A Woman In Middle Region Got Arrested

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The suspect, who shot a woman in Middle Region on Boxing Day, was on his way to turn himself in to the police when he was taken into custody on Monday night.   

The Police were aware that the suspect was going to turn himself in. Since Sunday night SXMISLANDTIME and 721 News with close friends were engaged in deep negotiations with the suspect to give himself in.

“We have to say that we convinced him to give up the gun so he agreed, which is why we made sure the moment he was picked up he would have been in a vehicle and the gun in a different vehicle to make sure there was no threat.”  

“When the police intercepted the truck he was going in on Harold Jack, they did not know about the weapon until he reached and we notified them about the weapon Read more

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Ottley: Business Hours Linked To Covid-19 Hospitalisation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says the scaling back of business hours will be linked to COVID-19 hospitalisations.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The male suspect that shot his partner in the Middle Region on Boxing Day was arrested on Monday evening at A.J. C Browers Road without incident.
Police Spokesman Joe Josepha said the suspect was taken to the Philipsburg Police Station where is he is being questioned.
In the meantime, the victim remains in critical condition at the St. Maarten Medical Center, unfortunately, the woman lost he unborn baby due to gunshot wounds in her stomach area.
SMN News learned that the young woman was about 6 to 8 weeks pregnant and her unborn child could not be saved.

Suspect arrested in connection with Basseterre Drive shooting

Over the past 24 hours, the staff of the police major crimes unit has been busy investigating the shooting that took place at Basseterre Drive in Middle Region in which a woman was shot several times on Boxing Day Read more

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