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Irion Clarifies That Cft Only Green-Lit SsrpS Payroll Support Programme

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion clarified in a press release on Friday that the Committee for Financial Supervision CFT only green-lit the country meeting the loan requirements for the June amendments to the business payroll support programme of the St. Maarten Stimulus and Relief Plan (SSRP). It was earlier reported that St. M Read more

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Update: No Return To Lockdown But More Inspections, Says Govt.

PHILIPSBURG--Amid persistent and widespread rumours of another impending lockdown and reports of panic buying, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Friday night that the country will not return to a 24-hour curfew. However, businesses will be subject to greater scrutiny and more inspections.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Earlier in the week of July 20, the President of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Benjamin Ortega and Ad interim Director and Operations Manager Ruth Patrick, reminded clients of COCI about the need to practice social distancing with a banner outside the office building that displays COCIs slogan on Stronger Together yet advocating But six (6) feet apart as a key measure to protect public health Read more

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Coci Introduces Stronger Together But 6 Feet Apart Campaign In Promoting Health Measures To Prevent Covid-19

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Earlier in the week of July 20, the President of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Benjamin Ortega and Ad interim Director and Operations Manager Ruth Patrick, reminded clients of COCI about the need to practice social distancing with a banner outside the office building that displays COCIs slogan on Stronger Together yet advocating But six (6) feet Apart as a key measure to protect public health.

Decal stickers on the outside as well as the inside of the office added to the public health advisory of the chamber.

Both Ortega and Patrick are appealing to the St Read more

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Covid-19 Active Cases Rise To 36

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The number of COVID-19 active cases has risen to 36 as St. Maarten has reached a new record of 114 confirmed cases since the fight against the Corona Virus started several months ago.
Minister of Health, the honorable Richard Panneflek, confirmed the increase on Sunday and said the spike in cases over the past five days is a significant cause for concern Read more

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The Council Of Ministers, Key Esf Coordinators, And Cps Representatives Meet To Discuss Covid-19 Developments

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Council of Ministers met today, July 25 th , in an urgent meeting with key ESF coordinators, and CPS representatives to discuss and address the rapid and alarming increase of COVID-19 cases over the past few days. As such, the Council of Ministers took the decision to take corrective measures to mitigate and contain the further spread of the virus in the community, while maintaining key services to the general public.

The Council of Ministers is very appreciative and would like to thank CPS for their tireless efforts in monitoring, and carrying out source and contact tracing which has proven to be very effective in informing the Government and the general public as to the latest COVID-19 developments Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers met today, July 25th, in an urgent meeting with key ESF coordinators, and CPS representatives to discuss and address the rapid and alarming increase of COVID-19 cases over the past few days. As such, the Council of Ministers took the decision to take corrective measures to mitigate and contain the further spread of the virus in the community, while maintaining key services to the general public.

The Council of Ministers is very appreciative and would like to thank CPS for their tireless efforts in monitoring, and carrying outsources and contact tracing which has proven to be very effective in informing the Government and the general public as to the latest COVID-19 developments Read more

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No Hay Retorno Al Cierre, Sin Embargo, La Adhesin Pblica Estricta A Las Medidas De Higiene Es Esencial

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Primer Ministra Silveria Jacobs por la presente aprovecha la oportunidad para informar al pblico en general en nombre del Concilio de Ministros que el Gobierno de St. Maarten contina monitoreando de cerca la situacin y est tomando todas las medidas necesarias para mitigar el rpido aumento de informado y confirmado casos positivo del COVID-19 en los ltimos das.

Mientras el Gobierno alienta a las personas que exhiben signos y sntomas a que continen presentndose para pruebas, cuarentenas y, cuando sea necesario, aislamientos, la Primer Ministra Jacobs expresa su preocupacin de que la complacencia de todos los interesados haya llevado a este resurgimiento de casos activos Read more

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No Decision Made On Lockdown Three New Cases Confirmed By Cps

PHILIPSBURGMinister of Public Health Social Development and Labor (VSR) the honourable Richard Panneflek deflated rumours circulating on Friday of a pending lockdown of St. Maarten. I would like to make it clear that no decision to lockdown the island has been made contrary to the malicious voice note that circulated earlier today, said Minister Panneflek.

In a press release issued late Friday the minister did confirm that three new cases were reported by the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) bringing the total active COVID-19 cases to 19 Read more

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No Return To Lockdown, Says Govt.

~ Strict adherence to hygiene measures essential ~

PHILIPSBURG--Amid persistent and widespread rumours of a looming lockdown, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Friday night that there will no return to lockdown. However, the government still urges strict adherence to hygiene measures as essential.

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MinisterS Car Robbed Of Wheels

Even Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek is not immune from the spate of car parts thefts plaguing the country. Police say that sometime after 11:00pm Thursday the wheels of Panneflek's government-issued Hyundai sport utility vehicle (SUV) were stolen.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby takes the opportunity to update the general public on behalf of the Council of Ministers that the Government of St. Maarten continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the rapid increase in reported and confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the last few days.

While the Government encourages persons exhibiting signs and symptoms to continue to come forward for testing, quarantining and where necessary isolations, Prime Minster Jacobs does express concerns that complacency by all concerned may have led to this resurgence of active cases Read more

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No Return To Lockdown, However, Public Strict Adherence To Hygiene Measures Essential

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby takes the opportunity to update the general public on behalf of the Council of Ministers that the Government of St. Maarten continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the rapid increase in reported and confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the last few days.

While the Government encourages persons exhibiting signs and symptoms to continue to come forward for testing, quarantining and where necessary isolations, Prime Minster Jacobs does express concerns that complacency by all concerned may have led to this resurgence of active cases Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 24, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 25, 2020

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 AM SUNDAY, JULY 26TH

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High:31C / 88FForecast Low:26C / 79F

Sunset Today:6:50 P.M.Sunrise Tomorrow:5:48 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 19 mph Read more

Central Bank Calling For Integrated Approach To Economic Recovery

CBCS interim president Jose Jardim during the virtual presentation of CBCS 2019 annual report.

St. Maartens economy will decline by 24.5 per cent this year, said Jardim (right). In 2021 a rebound of 10.3 per cent growth is expected. For monetary union partner Curaao, these prognoses are respectively minus 20.4 per cent and plus 6.6 per cent. To illustrate the growing dependence on their hospitality industry in both Dutch Caribbean countries, he explained that 41 per cent of foreign exchange earnings came from tourism in 2019, compared to just 14 per cent two decades ago.

~ Kingdom countries should work closely together ~

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG--The corona[virus Ed.] crisis combined with the spill-over effects of the economic crisis in Venezuela on Curaao and the impact of Hurricane Irma in St Read more

Semsamar Announces Construction Of New Rehabilitation Clinic In St. Martin

Architects rendering of what the future 12-million-euro Wataki Rehabilitation Clinic to be built close to Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital will look like. The clinic is expected to open in the third quarter of 2022.

Drawings showing the south and west faades of the Wataki Rehabilitation Clinic.

Launch of the rehabilitation clinic project by the Manioukani Group directors at a press conference in the SEMSAMAR offices on Thursday. Photo by Robert Luckock.

MARIGOT--President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SEMSAMAR Yawo Nyuiadzi introduced the managing directors of the Manioukani Group, which will be constructing a new follow-up and rehabilitation clinic close to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital in Concordia.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunication (TEATT) along with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau has organized, a Certified Customer Service and COVID-19 awareness training designed specifically for Taxi Drivers. The aim of these training is to equip our Ambassadors with the tools to continue serving our diverse clientele as we re-open St. Maarten. The first training began Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the Home Porting Terminal of Port St Maarten until July 29, 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richard Panneflek hereby updates the general public today, Thursday,July23, 2020,in order to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest COVID-19 developments and the Governments response measures.

Based on the latest available data provided by Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Epidemiologist Dr Read more

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Minister Of Public Health Updates On St. MaartenS Covid-19 Developments

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richard Panneflek hereby updates the general public today, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in order to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest COVID-19 developments and the Governments response measures.

Based on the latest available data provided by Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Epidemiologist Dr Read more

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Seis Mas Casos

PHLIPSBURGMientras que el Ministro de Salud Publico, Desarrollo Social y Labor VSA Richard Panneflek confirmo el mircoles que habia tres casos activos de COVID-19 en St. Maarten, El Daily Herald Latino entiende que ese nmero se actualiz y ahora hay seis casos activos, lo que eleva el nmero total a 84.

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Exclusive: 10 Positive Cases Of Covid-19 Identified On St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG: --- PHILIPSBURG: --- Ten cases of COVID-19 have been identified on St. Maarten, according to information SMN News received at least 3 of the cases were identified on Thursday. Prior to that CPS was monitoring 3 cases before the repatriation flight which came in on Saturday, July 18th.
SMN News understands that at least four persons tested positive from the Rouge et Noir Casino during this week while there was one positive case and one inconclusive case identified on Sunday from the repatriation flight that came in on July 18th Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 23, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 24, 2020

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Friday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few showers.

Forecast High:31C / 88FForecast Low:25C / 77F

Sunset Today:6:50 P.M.Sunrise Tomorrow:5:48 A.M Read more

Samuel: Schools Will Open Depending On The CountryS Covid-19 Status

Rodolphe Samuel

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel says that schools will open in August, all depending on the countrys curren Read more

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We Are Not Free

July 17, 2020

I listened to two radio programs on which matters of our constitutional nature were discussed. I dont claim to be a constitutional expert, however it is expected of me as a representative of the people to be knowledgeable of the Constitution of St. Maarten, the rules of order of parliament and the Kingdom Charter amongst others. Note the order in which I listed them, however fact is, the Kingdom Charter is a higher organ than the Constitution of St. Maarten. A statement was made by this person dubbed the constitutional expert that St Read more

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