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Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays. Permission has also been given for the sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone suffering bodily harm Read more

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Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays.Permission has also been given forthe sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone sufferingbodily harm Read more

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Lups Student Government And Griffins Organized A Food & Toy Drive.

CAYHILL, Sint Maarten , — This year, under the leadership of Sahil Khatnani, the 2020-2021 LUPS Student Government President, along with the Griffins, a Food and Toy drive was organized in order to help as many people as they could during these challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Many of the LU families made donations and this we greatly appreciate. The food and toys were distributed among three organizations on the island, who expressed their gratitude for what the students were able to contribute.

On behalf of the LUPS Student Government and the Griffins, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas holiday and a prosperous 2021.

Editor Note:
Managing Director of 721news Gromyko Wilson would like to thank, the LUPS Student Government and the Griffins for their donation and 721news will make sure to pass on this donation in a silent way to the families who are going thru some difficult moments.

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Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that the Council of Ministers has agreed to celebrate the National Public Holiday known as Carnival Day, which was on Thursday, April 30th 2020 on Monday, December 28th 2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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Cps To Pilot Antigen Tests On Monday December 21

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive through community testing pilot in Point Blanche at the lot before the harbor from 10 AM – 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

The pilot antigen testing campaign is for: persons experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and persons who have been in close contact with a confirmed case and not already registered by CPS Read more

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Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays. Permission has also been given for the sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone suffering bodily harm Read more

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Covid-19 Relief Group Is Still Raising Funds

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The launch was on Sunday but the drive still continues. This is now the slogan of the COVID-19 Relief Group (see attached photo of the organizers)who held its first fundraising radio/telethon last Sunday at the University of St Martin. At the end of the day, 98 persons had donated a total of 4,476 US dollars and 4.359 guilders. The Group had expected to raise more funds so as to be able to assist more people who are in need. Seeing the limited amount of money that was raised, the Group has decided to continue the drive and has begun to knock on the doors of companies and businesses.

Besides, because of the limited amount of funds raised thus far, the COVID-19 Relief Group has decided to only assist persons with food and medication at this time Read more

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2020 Christmas Address From Mp Buncamper

Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, as the Christmas holidays draw near, I am certain that many of you, like myself, may be in full preparations for the season. The Christmas season is a time that we all look forward to. But this years merriments may be somewhat dampened due to the COVID 19 global pandemic as we are confined to some restricted social policies and to many also economic hardship.

During this past year we have been through some trying times like we have never seen before, and we have not yet seen the end of it Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Peridot Foundation states: the final days of the year 2020 are slowly waning away to an end. We look back to a year marked by hardship and fear. Many gave up on their hopes and aspirations for a better future for their families and their country. Desperate and often disillusioned by the failure of their leaders who pledged to serve in the best interest of all, some people rightfully feel let down and betrayed.

The state of mental health of society in general as well as for individuals who have been under extreme pressure for some time is harrowing Read more

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2020 Christmas Holidays Address From Mp Buncamper Of The Usp Faction In Parliament

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, as the Christmas holidays draw near, I am certain that many of you, like myself, may be in full preparations for the season. The Christmas season is a time that we all look forward to. But this years merriments may be somewhat dampened due to the COVID 19 global pandemic as we are confined to some restricted social policies and to many also economic hardship.

During this past year we have been through some trying times like we have never seen before, and we have not yet seen the end of it Read more

Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflekhereby informs the public that theCouncil of Ministershas agreedto celebrate the National Public Holidayknown asCarnival Day,which was on Thursday,April30th2020 on Monday,December 28th2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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Cps To Pilot Antigen Tests On Monday December 21

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenThe Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive through community testing pilot in Point Blancheatthe lot before the harborfrom 10 AM – 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, as the Christmas holidays draw near, I am certain that many of you, like myself, maybe in full preparations for the season. The Christmas season is a time that we all look forward to. But this years merriments may be somewhat dampened due to the COVID 19 global pandemic as we are confined to some restricted social policies and too many also economic hardship.
During this past year, we have been through some trying times like we have never seen before, and we have not yet seen the end of it Read more

Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that the Council of Ministers has agreed to celebrate the National Public Holiday known as Carnival Day, which was on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 on Monday, December 28th, 2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive-through community testing pilot in Point Blanche at the lot before the harbor from 10 AM - 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

The pilot antigen testing campaign is for: persons experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and persons who have been in close contact with a confirmed case and not already registered by CPS Read more

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Emmanuel Writes To Pm Seeking Answers And Details About Coho

~ Says people must understand whats coming ~

Sint Maarten – The Prime Minister and her government must answer urgent questions and provide truthful clarity to the people of St. Maarten about the COHO entity that is about to take over their lives. So says Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel as he submitted a letter to the PM, via the Secretariat of Parliament, on Friday.

Emmanuel said he will not let up and will not stop asking questions about the drastic change that is about to occur on St Read more

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Government Responds To Rmr Moving Of The Goalpost For Liquidity Support

Philipsburg In the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held this morning in the Netherlands, Sint Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus was present to deliver Sint Maartens position for receiving the third tranche of liquidity support. However, this was not before an agenda point pertaining to statements made in a central committee meeting of Sint Maartens Parliament held on Monday, December 14, were addressed and discussed.

Following the RMR meeting, St Read more

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Government Responds To Rmr Moving Of The Goalpost For Liquidity Support.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held this morning in the Netherlands, Sint Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus was present to deliver Sint Maartens position for receiving the third tranche of liquidity support. However, this was not before an agenda point pertaining to statements made in a central committee meeting of Sint Maartens Parliament held on Monday, December 14, were addressed and discussed.

Following the RMR meeting, St Read more

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~ Says people must understand whats coming ~

The Prime Minister and her government must answer urgent questions and provide truthful clarity to the people of St. Maarten about the COHO entity that is about to take over their lives. So says Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel as he submitted a letter to the PM, via the Secretariat of Parliament, on Friday.

Emmanuel said he will not let up and will not stop asking questions about the drastic change that is about to occur on St Read more

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Mp Pantophlet: What Are The Facts

December 17, 2020

What are the facts? Fact is that on September 6, 2017 St. Maarten was struck by a category 5 hurricane named Irma.

Fact is that the islands infrastructure suffered some 90% damage.
Fact is that prior to the passing of said hurricane, St. Maarten was on her way to 3 consecutive Budgets. Fact is that the Dutch did give some support. Fact is that thanks to the insurance pay outs and the savings from individuals and businesses we were well on our way to pre-Irma condition.

Fact is that the Dutch government offered a grant of 550 Euros Read more

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Minister Of Justice Fails To Execute The JudgeS Decision Once Again

On November 2, 2020 the Judge in the court of first instance render her decision in favor of 14 justice civil servants. Who was represented by their colleague Police Inspector, Detective Lyndon Lewis.

The Judge ordered the Minister of Justice to make a decision on the requests of the civil servants within 4 weeks. The Judge also stated in her decision that an appeal is also possible.

Note that law regarding appeal petitions by civil servants give the Minister a total of 4 months to respond with a possible extension 1 month Read more

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Lay-Bay Project Officially Completed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI), Honorable Egbert J. Doran and the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication, Honorable Ludmila de Weever hereby informs the general public of the completion of the Lay-Bay project at W.G Read more

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Covid-19 Relief Is Still Raising Funds

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The launch was on Sunday but the drive still continues. This is the slogan of the COVID-19 Relief Group who held its fundraising radio/telethon last Sunday at the University of St Martin. At the end of the day, 98 persons had donated a total of 4,476 US dollars and 4.359 guilders. The Group had expected to raise more funds so as to be able to assist more people who are in need. Seeing the limited amount that was raised the Group has decided to continue the drive and has begun to knock on the doors of companies and businesses.

Given the limited amount of funds raised thus far, the COVID-19 Relief Group has decided to only assist persons with food and medication at this Read more

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Government Considering Unops Proposal To Build The New Prison

~ Project to last 5 years ~

PHILIPSBURG--Government is considering a proposal by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to build a prison to replace the outdated and run-down Pointe Blanche prison, Justice Minister Anna Richardson told Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday.

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