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254 Million Stimulus And Relief Aid.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Economies across the world have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and St. Maarten is no exception. The necessary measures of closing the borders in order to control the spread of the virus have resulted in a practical halt of all economic activities on the island. The foremost affected are all economic activities that are directly related to tourism; the so-called frontline or first tier. Depending on the source and what is considered directly related, indirect and induced, tourism accounts for 50 - 80 % of the GDP of St Read more

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We Need Real Relief

I started writing this article on Thursday March 27 but did not send it for publication because I was waiting on the response from the Dutch government on St. Maartens request for legal aid. Article 36 of the Charter.

I want to again congratulate our government and all relevant stakeholders, especially those on the front line such as our healthcare workers, law enforcement, firefighters, civil servants, garbage collectors, the cleaning companies and everyone who is making a combined and concerted effort to combat this dangerous outbreak that has already taken the lives of many and unfortunately is on track to take more lives.

How can I forget the security guards, cashiers at Supermarkets and countless other persons who we dont know, we cannot thank them enough for the courage being displayed at this difficult time Read more

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254 Million For First 3 Months In Financial Aid

PHILIPSBURG Economies across the world have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and St. Maarten is no exception. The necessary measures of closing the borders in order to control the spread of the virus has resulted in a practical halt of all economic activities on the island. The foremost effected are all economic activities that are directly related to tourism; the so called frontline or first tier. Depending on the source and what is considered directly related, indirect and induced, tourism accounts for 50 – 80 % of the GDP of St Read more

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Ministers & Parliamentarians Agree To Salary Reduction In Solidarity Initiative

Liquidity support 2019 becoming a reality

PHILIPSBURG Current and previous Ministers back initiative to support island recovery with a ten percent salary cut.The Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion sought and received the support from his colleagues in both the Parliament of St. Maarten and the Council of Ministers.

The Minister of Finance presented his colleagues with the initiative as far back at February, that expressed solidarity with the people of St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs & Smmc Receives Medical Equipment From The Netherlands For St. Maarten

Philipsburg St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr. Felix Holiday representing St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs & Smmc Receives Medical Equipment From The Netherlands For St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr Read more

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Two Border Crossings Closed, Limited Movement At Others

The Gendarmerie and the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM manning the Bellevue/Cole Bay border on Sunday. Photo by Aline Choisy via Facebook.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs announced in a press conference on Sunday that border crossings during the 24-hour curfew will only be allowed for essential and emergency workers and only at the Bellevue/Cole Bay border and at the Belvedere/French Quarter border Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr. Felix Holiday representing St Read more

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Ministers & Parliamentarians Agree To Salary Reduction In Solidarity Initiative

Liquidity support 2019 becoming a reality

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Current and previous Ministers back initiative to support island recovery with a ten percent salary cut. The Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion sought and received the support from his colleagues in both the Parliament of St. Maarten and the Council of Ministers.

The Minister of Finance presented his colleagues with the initiative as far back at February, that expressed solidarity with the people of St Read more

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~Liquidity support 2019 becoming a reality.~

PHILIPSBURG Current and previous Ministers back initiative to support island recovery with a ten percent salary cut. The Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion sought and received the support from his colleagues in both the Parliament of St. Maarten and the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Finance presented his colleagues with the initiative as far back at February, that expressed solidarity with the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG/ MARIGOT:--- The French side represented by Prefet Sylvie Feucher, President Daniel Gibbs and Commandant of the Gendarmerie Stephan Basso confirmed during a live press conference on Sunday with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs that the French side of the island has decided to respect the decision of the Prime Minister of St Read more

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State Of Emergency Called, Two-Week Shutdown To Start Midnight Tonight

On Saturday, many persons flocked to buy last-minute supplies and groceries in anticipation of the shutdown.

~ Community spread has started ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs declared a state of emergency on Saturday evening in response to the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the country Read more

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De Weever: St. Maarten Faces Greatest Economic Challenge Yet

TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever.

PHILIPSBURG--Recently sworn in Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Ludmila de WeeverRead more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has declared State of Emergency for the Southern side of the island. The national decree was signed off by Governor Eugene Holiday and the Prime Minster Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Panneflek: Combatamos Juntos Covid-19

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El honorable ministro de VSA, Richard Panneflek, expresa su ms sentido psame a la afligida familia y amigos del holandes, la primera vctima de Covid-19 de Sint Maarten. l desea la fortaleza y el coraje de la familia mientras “ellos” navegan a travs de este desafiante momento de prdida.

El Ministro Panneflek enfatiza que esta crisis representa una gran amenaza para la salud y la vida de nuestra gente, sin embargo, muchos no estn tomando este virus en serio Read more

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Final Exams Have Been Cancelled

Rodolphe Samuel

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel has announced his decision to cancel final-year examinations for stu Read more

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Update: 2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday, when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness. This means that four persons have succumbed to the illness in four days.

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Cfatf Extends The Deadline To Comply With Recommendations

~ amendments submitted ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has extended the deadline for St. Maarten to comply with its recommendations by six months, said Justice Minister Anna Richardson in Fridays virtual public meeting of Parliament on the draft Criminal Procedure Code. The extension m Read more

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3 Detainees Returned From The Netherlands

Justice Minister Anna Richardson

PHILIPSBURG--Three detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands following damage to the Pointe Blanche prison after Hurricane Irma in 2017 returned to St. Maarten on Tuesday, March 31. They are to be released within a month.

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria JacobsPublic BriefingOn Covid-19 Developments April 3, 2020

People of St. Maarten, I come to you this afternoon as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC in a Public Briefing for today, April 3, 2020.

Leaked Information

It was brought to my attention this morning, that sensitive information that was shared with medical health professionals was leaked to the public and shared on Facebook. Persons who are confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients along with their addresses were shared. This is quite a disappointing turn of events and a serious breach of confidentiality Read more

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2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness.

Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Head epidemiologist Eva Lista de Weever, who confirmed the two additional deaths, said the total number of confirmed cases still stands at 23. The news of the additional deaths comes as efforts are being made by government to institute a total shutdown of the country to force persons to remain at home to further stem the spread of the virus Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would be returning three of our detainees on March 28, 2020, who was transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.
Considering the limited resources that St. Maarten has, Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center EOC, Silveria Jacobs, made a strong plea to the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection Min Read more

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4 Covid-19 Related Deaths On St. Maarten, Two Within One Day.

~ Isolation facility and beds secured, total shutdown pending~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The EOC on Dutch St. Maarten announced on Friday that four (4) COVID-19 patients have died, two of which passed on Friday morning, so far there are 23 confirmed cases, most of which are males that are being confined at home.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and head of CPS Eva Lista De Weever have called on residents of St Read more

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Testing To Be Ramped Up At Local Labs, Same-Day Results Possible

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs delivered a bit of good news on Thursday evening. She announced that testing for COVID-19 will be ramped up as the country now has the ability to test locally.

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