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Cruise Ship Aida Diva Not Allowed To Bert In St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Honorable Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC of St. Maarten, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, would like to inform the General Public & Stakeholders in particular, that the Cruise line Aida Diva was denied permission to berth at St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed upon protocols.

The Aida Diva was expected to make a call on Port of St Read more

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Awakening Irma Sentiments During Delivery Ceremonies Of ChildrenS Book Storm

PHILISPBURG, Sint Maarten – Beyond Kultura Events Foundation (BKE) has in the past three weeks donated twenty sets of classroom copies of the full colored, hard covered childrens book STORM to primary schools in Sint Maarten.

STORM is about two young Sint Maarten boys experiencing Irma and its aftermath. By donating the books along with a delivery ceremony, BKE aims to stimulate comprehensive reading among the youth.
The author of STORM, Loekie Morales, as well as some of the sponsors have personally handed over the box of books to representatives of the schools Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Honorable Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC of St. Maarten, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, would like to inform the General Public & Stakeholders in particular, that the Cruise line Aida Diva was denied permission to berth at St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed-upon protocols.

The Aida Diva was expected to make a call on Port of St Read more

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Min. Irion To Clean Up Existing Legislative Backlog This Year

MPs during Wednesdays meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion said on Wednesday that he is committed to cleaning up the existing legislative backlog as it relates to governments financial statements during this calendar year.

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Remaining Funds From Uts Sale To Replace Monies Paid To Justice Staff

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion (third left) with members of his delegation in Parliament on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--The remaining funds that St. Maarten will receive from the sale of the countrys 12.5 per cent shares in United Telecommunications Services (UTS) will be used to reimburse the treasury the monies forked out in Jan Read more

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Minister Melissa Arrindell-Doncher (Left) Is Back In Office

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Melissa Arrindell-Doncher (left) is back in office and was at governments weekly press briefing on Wednesday. She had been out of office for a while as she had been ill and undergoing surgeries abroad. In her absence, Minister of Health, Labour and Social Affairs VSA Pamela Gordon-Carty (right) had been handling the affairs of the TEATT Ministry Read more

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Govt. Requesting Travel Restrictions From Covid-19 Outbreak Countries

From left: CPS head Eva Lista-De Weever, Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, TEATT Ministry Secretary-General Miguel De Weever, and Police Chief Carl John. (Dimetri Whitfield photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Government has requested that the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs allow St Read more

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Chamber Has Fruitful Meeting With Minister Of Vsa Regarding Changes To Labour Employment Policy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Board recently had a very fruitful meeting with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Pamela Gordon Carty regarding Ministry VSAs change in the labour policy to reduce unemployment on St. Maarten.

The Chamber recently sent a letter to the Minister where it says it has taken note of various articles in the media in particular business associations that have expressed their discontent with the aforementioned policy Read more

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Sint Maarten Lions Club Audited By District Governor Denise Forrest

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Lions District Governor for the District 60B, Lion Denise Forrest PMJF recently audited the St. Maarten Lions Club in a special meeting at the Lions Den on Suckergarden Road.

During the meeting St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard introduced Lions members present and outlined the various sustainable projects that the club does for the year such as the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Lions Quest program and the ongoing support of both Leo Clubs Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 05, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with a few passing showers possible.

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:20 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:28 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A weak surface trough may cause a few passing showers as it moves across the region Read more

Coci Meets With Vsa Minister On Employment Policy Changes

VSA Minister Pamela Gordon-Carty (fourth left) and COCI President Benjamin Ortega (fifth left) with COCI board members and VSA Ministry officials.

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Chamber Has Fruitful Meeting With Minister Of Vsa Regarding Changes To Labour Employment Policy

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Board recently had a very fruitful meeting with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Pamela Gordon Carty regarding Ministry VSAs change in the labour policy to reduce unemployment on St. Maarten.

The Chamber recently sent a letter to the Minister where it says it has taken note of various articles in the media in particular business associations that have expressed their discontent with the aforementioned policy Read more

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Jacobs: Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission From Couple At Airport Was Very, Very Low

MARIGOTPrime Minister Silveria Jacobs speaking at Monday evenings joint press conference sought to reassure the public by explaining that the two French nationals who were stopped at Princess Juliana International on February 28, after the alert came from St. Barths authorities, displayed no signs at all of Covid-19 and therefore risk of Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 04, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:23C / 73F

Sunset Today:6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:29 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A weak Atlantic high pressure system will continue to support a stable atmosphere across the local area Read more

St. Maarten Academy Psve Hosts Its First Dutch Village

A student engages in conversation with a vendor at the Taaldorp.

Minister Irion interacts with a student during his interview with a vendor.

EBENEZER--St. Maarten Academy PSVE hosted its first-ever Taaldorp (Dutch Village) organised by its Dutch Department on Thursday, February 27.

Doran: Time Has Run Out On Cfatf Recommendations

Justice Minister Egbert Doran (second right) answering MPs questions on CFATFs recommendations and other related laws on Wednesday, February 26.

MPs listening to Justice Minister Egbert Dorans answers on Wednesday, February 26.

PHILIPSBURG--Time has run out to implement the recommendations of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), said Justice Minister Egbert Doran at last weeks meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament.

He said this in response to Members of Parliament (MPs) questioning the urgency and timeline necessary to comply with the recommendations and other related laws during a previous meeting of the Central Committee.

This meeting was a continuation of the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 18.

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams of United Democrats (UD) asked during the previous meeting whether St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Board recently had a very fruitful meeting with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Pamela Gordon Carty regarding Ministry VSAs change in the labor policy to reduce unemployment on St. Maarten.
The Chamber recently sent a letter to the Minister where it says it has taken note of various articles in the media in particular business associations that have expressed their discontent with the aforementioned policy Read more

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Mcsood: Spend 90% Of The Time Thinking About Solutions

From left are: Managing Director of the Motorworld Group Tariq Amjad; Founder of Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency Ife Badejo and Chairman of the Motorworld Group Imran McSood Amjad and CEO of the Motorworld Group Rena Amjad.

Mentors and entrepreneurs at PWR 2020@Motorworld on February 27.

COLE BAY--Chairman of the Motorworld Group of Companies Imran McSood Amjad underscored the importance of having a solution-focussed mindset to be successful in business during the Produce W Read more

Jacobs Launches Policy Platform

PM Silveria Jacobs (at podium) speaking at the launch.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs launched a Policy Platform within the public administration recently.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Lions District Governor for the District 60B, Lion Denise Forrest PMJF recently audited the St. Maarten Lions Club in a special meeting at the Lions Den on Suckergarden Road.
During the meeting St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard introduced Lions members present and outlined the various sustainable projects that the club does for the year such as the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Lions Quest program and the ongoing support of both Leo Clubs.
The club president also outlined the many donations that it gives out which could only be done due to the fundraising efforts by members throughout the year, especially with the yearly Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, March 02, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) March 03, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:29 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East southeasterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

A weak Atlantic high pressure ridge will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the local area Read more

Collectivit Holds Meeting To Implement Anti-Coronavirus Measures In The Schools

MARIGOT--In view of the world-wide spread of coronavirus and the health measures that are the responsibility of the French State and Collectivit of St. Martin, President Daniel Gibbs convened a meeting on Sunday to implement preventive measures within the Collectivit, schools and school refectories, effective from Monday, March 2.

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Dominicanos Display Festive Spirits With Annual Independence Parade

A motorcade precedes Sundays parade on W.J.A. Nisbeth Road.

Parade participants perform for the onlookers in their cultural wear.

PHILIPSBURG--Semana Dominicana Foundation hosted its annual Dominican Republic Independence Day Dominican Week Parade on Sunday, March 1.

Members of the Dominicano community paraded through Philipsburg in celebration of the 176th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic.

The day is officially recognised on February 27 to commemorate the nations declaration of independence Read more

Response To Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 On French Saint Martin

Population reminded to step-up with handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquettes

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in connection with two confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 on French Saint Martin.  These persons are currently in isolation at the Hospital on the French side and will remain there for 14-days according to the Prefecture.

The EOC chaired by the Prime Minister has been activated to continue with the preparedness, response and mitigation measures that need to be taken in connection with the coronavirus COVID-19 and will continue to function on a heightened level of awareness Read more

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