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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Apr 2020 04:04 AM

One New Coronavirus Death Brings Total To 13

The latest COVID-19 figures for St. Maarten.

~ Total cases 74, recoveries 33 ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs announced during a national address on Saturday that St. Maarten had recorded one new coronavirus COVID-19 death, bringing the total number of persons who have succumbed to this virus to thirteen Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
27 Apr 2020 12:15 AM

Telem Group Launching 9111 Emergency Credit Plan For Prepaid Customers

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten TelEm Group is launching a new 9111 Emergency Bundle plan to assist prepaid subscribers in times of emergency.

From 6:00 pm, today (Friday, April 24, 2020) all TelCell pre-paid subscribers will be able to tap into a reserved Bundle of Minutes and Data to make an SOS or other Emergency call to any TelCell mobile or TelEm landline number.

The Emergency Bundle is ONLY available for a one-time use and once activated, The Emergency Bundle will remain available to the user for 15 days after which the bundle will expire.

TelEm Group says activation of the Emergency Bundle is automatically available when a subscribers balance reaches $1 or less, at which point the subscriber will have the option to send a text message Emergency to 9111 to activate the Emergency Bundle that TelCell has reserved for them.

TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
26 Apr 2020 11:09 PM

Los Ministros Acuerdan Extender El Reglamento Conjunto Sobre Control De Fronteras Hasta El 31 De Diciembre Del 2020

“La Ministra Richardson aclara los malentendidos relacionados con la frontera franco-holandesa”
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El jueves 24 de abril del 2020, La Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs, la Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson y El Ministro de Finanzas Ardwell Irion celebraron una consulta ministerial (“Ministerieel Overleg”) con su colega holandes, Secretario de Estado para el Interior y Relaciones del Reino Raymond Knops y La Secretaria de Estado de Justicia y Seguridad Ankie Broekers-Knol, para discutir el Reglamento Conjunto sobre Control Fronterizo (Onderlinge Regeling Versterking Grenstoezicht Sint Maarten).

Este acuerdo se firm en diciembre del 2017 entre Sint Maarten y los Pases Bajos con el cal se pretenden fortalecer las fronteras del pas Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
26 Apr 2020 06:21 PM

Dcomm Intensifica La Campaa De Sensibilizacin Pblica Covid-19 En El Interior De Las Comunidades Y Distritos

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten – El Departamento de Comunicacin (DCOMM) ha intensificado su campaa de sensibilizacin pblica para las comunidades y districtos.

El altavoz de promocin pblica de Eddy auto contina informando a travs de todos los distritos en ingls, espaol, francs y creole las medidas preventivas de COVID-19, la lnea directa de informacin CPS 914, mensajes de distancia social y sobre hacerse la prueba de la enfermedad por coronavirus.

El jefe del Departamento de DCOMM, Maurice Lake, dijo que es una forma muy efectiva de transmitir el mensaje a las comunidades desde el interiror del distrito en la isla y en diferentes idiomas, especialmente a aquellos que no tienen telfono o internet.

Obtener el apoyo de los lderes comunitarios informandoles de la comunidad latina y haitiana ha sido muy positivo y otra forma efectiva de llegar a las personas en esas reas Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Apr 2020 03:33 PM

Netherlands, St. Maarten Ministers Agree To Extend Joint Regulation On Border Control

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Justice Minister Anna Richardson, and Finance Minister Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Apr 2020 03:30 PM

Prime Minister On Closure Days In Spanish

PHILIPSBURG - La primera ministra y presidenta del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC), Silveria Jacobs, dijo durante una conferencia de prensa el viernes que los das de compras de la prxima semana los lunes y viernes pueden cambiarse para acomodar los feriados nacionales que caen en esos das. Jacobs dijo que los das de compras de la prxima semana pueden cambiarse a martes, mircoles y jueves.

El Da del Rey ser el lunes 27 de abril y el Da del Trabajo ser el viernes 1 de mayo Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 11:38 PM

Next WeekS Shopping Days May Be Amended To Reflect Holidays

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs said during a press conference on Friday that next weeks shopping days on Monday and Friday may be changed to accommodate the national holidays which fall on those days. Jacobs said next weeks shopping days may be changed to Tuesday, Wedn Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 11:11 PM

Newly appointed Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau Julian Woodley (centre) with Deputy Government Commissioner Alida Francis (left) and Government Commissioner Marnix van Rij (right).

ST. EUSTATIUS--Former Acting Island Governor of St. Eustatius, former Member of Parliament (MP) of the Netherlands Antilles and former Island Councilmember for the Democratic Party (DP) Julian Woodley (68) was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau in the name of King Willem-Alexander by State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops on Thursday, April 23.

The ceremony took place in VincentA Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 10:58 PM

Pfp Says BrisonS Ultimatum To Cbcs Does Not Reflect ParliamentS Position

PHILIPSBURG--Party For Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have sent a letter to Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison regarding a letter Brison has sent to the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
25 Apr 2020 11:15 AM

Telem Group To Repair Badly Damaged Underground Cables In St. Peters, Saunders Areas Starting Saturday

TelEm Group technicians will be busy changing damaged cables like these in several areas of St. Peters and Saunders starting Saturday (Photo by Steve Simmons)

Pond Island TelEm Groups Outside Plant (OSP) technicians and sub-contractors will be replacing badly damaged underground cables in St. Peters, Saunders and surround areas this coming Saturday and for the following eight days, during which internet and landline customers are being told to expect interruptions in service.

The company says it is using the opportunity of reduced traffic in several areas in St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 05:39 AM

Three Healthcare Workers Among Those Tested Positive For Covid-19

Government graph of rate of positive COVID-19 cases.


~ 900 test kits have arrived ~

CAY HILL--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs disclosed during a press conference on Friday that three healthcare workers are among the 73 total cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Ma Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 05:26 AM

Gibbs Considers Use Of Left-Over Eu Funds From 2014-2020 Po To Fight Covid-19

Virtual conference with Prime Minister douard Philippe in progress.

MARIGOT--Revising the Convergence Contract, extending the 2017 Collectivit/State protocol for three years, the five-million euro relief fund for businesses, and the need to obtain tax revenues from the State are key measures that will stimulate St. Martins recovery, President Dani Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 05:24 AM

Proposal For Cost-Cutting Measures Being Prepared

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion said on Friday that a proposal for cost-cutting measures is being prepared as the country moves to tighten its belt in light of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.

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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 05:15 AM

159 Businesses Have So Far Applied For Payroll Support

Screenshot of the SZV website page where businesses can apply for government financial assistance.

PHILIPSBURG--Up to yesterday, Friday, a total of 159 businesses had applied for payroll support from governments St. Maarten Stimulus and Relief Plan (SSRP), Finance Minister Ardwell Irion told Members of Parliament (MPs) late l Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Apr 2020 05:09 AM

Irion Says Using Limited Aov Funds, Floating Bond Options If No Dutch Aid

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion says there are options for the government of St. Maarten to help cushion the effects of the COV Read more


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Source: SMN-News
24 Apr 2020 03:40 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs clarified on Friday that her statements in her press release on Thursday regarding the national decree on border control have nothing to do with COVID-19. Jacobs said the decree has nothing to do with the French and Dutch borders on St. Maarten.
Jacobs said that her statements had to do with a follow-up meeting Government had with the Minister of Kingdom Relations Read more


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Source: SMN-News
24 Apr 2020 12:56 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---   TelEm Groups Outside Plant (OSP) technicians and sub-contractors will be replacing badly damaged underground cables in St. Peters, Saunders, and surrounding areas this coming Saturday and for the following eight days, during which internet and landline customers are being told to expect interruptions in service.
The company says it is using the opportunity of reduced traffic in several areas in St. Peters, Retreat Estate, St. Peters Hill, Bettys Estate, and Saunders to locate damaged cables in the Outside Plants underground cable network and replace them with upgraded cables.
Acting Manager Outside Plant, Mr Read more


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Source: SMN-News
24 Apr 2020 12:53 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The author Louis L. Duzanson passed away in St. Martin on April 16, 2020. He was 71.
He leaves his beloved wife Oretha and many family members. He also leaves several friends and colleagues throughout the island and abroad.
Louis L. Duzanson was born on November 16, 1948, in San Nicolas, Aruba. His early schooling was completed at St. Joseph School in St. Martin, his familys homeland. From 1966 to 1971, he studied public administration at Bestuurschool Overijsel and document management at Studiekring Overheidsdocumentatie in the Netherlands Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Apr 2020 06:34 AM

Louis L. Duzanson, Author, Election Expert, Dies At 71 By Lasana M. Sekou

GREAT BAY, St. Martin (April 24, 2020)The authorLouis L. Duzanson passed away in St. Martin on April 16, 2020. He was 71.

He leaves his beloved wife Oretha and many family members. He also leaves several friends and colleagues throughout the island and abroad.

            Louis L. Duzanson was born on November 16, 1948, in San Nicolas, Aruba. His early schooling was completed at St. Joseph School in St. Martin, his familys homeland Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Apr 2020 06:31 AM

Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria JacobsUpdates On Covid-19 Developments For April 23, 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)SilveriaJacobs hereby updates thegeneral publicfor today, Thursday, April 23, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and the Governments COVID-19 containment, mitigation and response measures.

There are no COVID-19 updates for today, as Government is awaiting lab results from the St. Maarten Laboratory Services which had to be sent to Institute Pasteur in Guadeloupe. However, I can update that as of today, April 23rd, 2020, the St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Apr 2020 06:23 AM

Panneflek: Calls On Employers To Comply With The Labor Laws

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek expressed with deep sadness that our Country, with the world has been plunged into an unexpected war, with an unseen enemy.

The COVID-19, and the subsequent state of emergency, has led to various actions being taken; employers and business owners, some commendable and others that go against the grain of our civil code.

The Minister of Labor is elated that some businesses continue to look out for the best interest of employees and continue to do what is right, but many have failed Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
24 Apr 2020 05:30 AM

Richardson Says Border Security Will Be Beefed Up

The border at Oyster Pond is one of the lesser used crossings blocked due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The action to block the crossing at Oyster Pond and the one in the Lowlands was to reduce movement between the Dutch side and French side as a means of halting community spread of the virus. However, the blockage at Oyster Pond is not complete, an enterprising resident simply can squeeze on either side of the shipping container barrier. The only hazard on one side is the bushes.

P Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Apr 2020 05:18 AM

Dcomm Intensifies Outreach Covid-19 Public Awareness Campaign Into Inner District Communities And Districts

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Department of Communication (DCOMM), has intensified its public awareness campaign for inner district communities and districts.

Eddy Promo Public Speaker car continues to drive through all districts broadcasting in English, Spanish, French and the Creole languages COVID-19 preventive measures, the CPS information hotline 914, Social Distancing messages and about getting tested for the coronavirus disease.

DCOMM Department Head Maurice Lake, said that this was a very effective way of getting the message out to the inner district communities on the island and in their own language, especially to those who don’t have a phone or internet.

Getting support from the informal community leaders from the Spanish and Haitian communities has been very positive and another effective way in reaching out to the people in those areas.  This is one of the most effective ways.  They have a good relationship with their people.  We have had the experience where somebody got sick, they called their informal leader and then they reached out to 914 or the Ambulance service Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Apr 2020 10:15 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs hereby updates the general publicfor today, Thursday, April 23, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and the Governments COVID-19 containment, mitigation and response measures Read more


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