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PRESIDENT'S PROHIBITION OF MOVEMENT AND ROAD TRAFFIC

The President of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin informs you that the road from Sandy Ground (from the bridge to the MJC) will be closed to traffic on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and Friday, September 15, 2017, from 9 am to 4 pm to allow cleaning trucks and vehicles to finish removing bulky items on the Sandy Ground area.
A second decree of road-closing will be taken for the St James area from the Bellevue roundabout to the “Doigt de gant” on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 and on Sunday, September 17th, 2017 from 9 am to 4 pm to facilitate cleaning in this downtown area.
A third interdiction will be taken for the Low-Town area in Marigot-St James on Monday, September 18th, 2017 and Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm also to facilitate cleaning in this downtown area.
PEOPLE ARE ASKED TO TRAVEL ON ROADS ONLY FOR EMERGENCY AND TO LEAVE THE ROAD SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE TO GUADELOUPE AND MARTINIQUE
Several ways exist to leave the territory:

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Ilo Hosts Workshop To Help Countries Fulfill Reporting Requirements.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago:--- The International Labour Organization (ILO) is hosting a capacity-building workshop in Guyana from September 13-15, 2017. The purpose of the workshop is to boost the capacity of government officials to effectively plan, prepare and write key national reports on International Labour Standards.

Government officials from thirteen (13) Caribbean member States are attending including: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago Read more

Gas Crisis On St. Maarten Causes People To Loot Private Cars

~ Government holds public hostage from getting fuel for cars and generators ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Drivers were on the prowl for gasoline and diesel on Monday as gas stations on St. Maarten continue to be closed to the public. Some of the gas stations only opened for emergency services and refused to sell to other motorists.

Minister of VROMI Christopher Emmanuel was seen on Monday holding a book of government bonds which he decides who gets and who is turned away Read more

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PHILIPSBURG/MARIGOT: St. Maarten/St. Martin started experiencing the effects of Hurricane Irma on September 5, 2017, in the evening hours. Throughout the night most residents experienced tropical storm force winds and rain. In the morning hours of September 6, 2017, the island started experiencing the full force of the hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (297 km/h) or greater. During this time the island lost electricity and communications on both sides of the island.
An assessment of the death toll and damage to the island is underway, early reports indicate that the French side was hit harder than the Dutch side with a death toll of 9 so far Read more

Eclac Expresses Solidarity And Offers Support To Caribbean Countries Affected By Storms.

Executive Secretary of the UN organization, Alicia Bárcena, sent a letter to Heads of States of all islands struck by the storm season in the last two weeks.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago:--- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) expressed today its solidarity to all the countries affected by the unprecedented devastating storms that have marched across the Caribbean in the space of two weeks.

In a letter sent to the Heads of States of all Caribbean islands, the Executive Secretary of this United Nations regional Commission, Alicia Bárcena, also offered support and assistance to critical post disaster assessment using ECLAC’s established Damaged and Loss Assessment (DaLA) methodology.

The complete text of Alicia Bárcena’s letter appears below:

Excellencies,

The welfare of your countries and the safety of your peoples remain uppermost in our minds at this time of great uncertainty and distress Read more

Eclac Facilitates Public Expenditure Review Process In Belize.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago:--- A series of consultations designed to explain the importance of pursuing public expenditure reviews (PERs) as part of the budget process was conducted recently in Belize with Government Chief Executive Officers, representatives from line Ministries and finance officers.

The consultations were facilitated by a team from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) sub regional headquarters for the Caribbean, led by Deputy Director, Dr Read more

National Address Of Prime Minister William Marlin On The Passing Of Hurricane Irma.

St. Maarten, September 5, 2017

My fellow St. Maarteners,

Residents and Visitors of our beautiful island,

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Good afternoon

Today is exactly 22 years ago when Hurricane Luis struck St. Maarten and left a trail of destruction in its wake. Normally, on a day like this, we would be looking back and reflecting on how that incredible storm changed our lives.

But today is not a normal day. In a matter of hours, we are expecting another monster storm, Hurricane Irma, to come calling Read more

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My fellow St. Maarteners,
Residents and Visitors of our beautiful island,
Ladies and Gentlemen.

Good afternoon.

Today is exactly 22 years ago when Hurricane Luis struck St. Maarten and left a trail of destruction in its wake. Normally, on a day like this, we would be looking back and reflecting on how that incredible storm changed our lives.
But today is not a normal day. In a matter of hours, we are expecting another monster storm, Hurricane Irma, to come calling. While the lessons we learned from Luis may give us some measure of comfort to face the dangers Irma poses, I want to assure each and every one of you that the most important thing we must safeguard is life itself.
By now, you should have completed all the necessary preparations, including taking care of your pets Read more

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Residents Of Grand Case Evacuating As Irma Approaches --- St. Martin Under Code Red.

Curfew on Dutch St. Maarten as of 6 PM 

MARIGOT:/PHILIPSBURG:--- Residents of Grand Case and Sandy Ground are currently evacuating after the 11 AM update on Irma was announced. According to information reaching SMN News, the residents of Grand Case have taken the decision to evacuate knowing that their community is prone to flooding. The French side is under code red meaning that there is danger looming over the people of St. Martin when hurricane IRMA hits later this evening.

In the meantime, the Prime Minister of St Read more

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Escuelas Cerradas Y Toque De Queda A Partir De Las 8.00Pm El Martes

FOTO: El primer ministro (PM) William Marlin

~ El toque de queda estará vigente el martes 5 a partir de las 8:00 pm hasta el paso del huracán Irma ~

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM).- El primer ministro William Marlin presidió la tercera reunión del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC), donde fue informado por diversos coordinadores de la Función de Apoyo de Emergencia (ESF) con respecto a los preparativos nacionales para la llegada del huracán Irma.

El país está ahora bajo una advertencia de huracán a partir de las 11.00 de la mañana del lunes Read more

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Schools Closed On Tuesday.  Curfew As Of 8.00Pm On Tuesday

~ A curfew will be in effect as of 8.00 PM on Tuesday, September 5 until the passing of the hurricane ~

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Prime Minister William Marlin on Mondayafternoon chaired his third Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting where he was briefed by various Emergency Support Function (ESFs) coordinators Read more

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GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister William Marlin on Monday afternoon chaired his third Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting where he was briefed by various Emergency Support Function (ESFs) coordinators with respect to national preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

The country is now under a Hurricane Warning as of 11.00AM on Monday morning Read more

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Pond Island:---  The TelEm Group Hurricane Committee and TelEm Group managers met Monday morning to finalize ongoing hurricane preparedness plans and also to provide information for personnel.
A decision has been taken to close all TelEm Group offices and locations as of 5:00 pm Monday, September 4th, 2017, and all day Tuesday, to allow personnel to make final preparations and to be in their homes for the passing of Hurricane Irma. Personnel was further advised to monitor the government radio station (107.9 FM), all radio stations and social media for further instructions on return to the workplace.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Read more

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Prime Minister Marlin Calls On Nation To Take Hurricane Irma Serious And To Prepare

SINT MAARTEN — (DCOMM) Prime Minister William Marlin as Chairman of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), had his second meeting with the EOC where he was briefed about national preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

The country is now under a Hurricane Watch issued by the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS).  Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate on Tuesdayevening, and residents and the business community are advised to complete preparations by Tuesday afternoon.

Hurricane Irma on Sunday afternoon was located over 700 miles from the Leeward Islands.  It is a major Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 miles per hour.

The Prime Minister would like to remind the Sint Maarten community that they should complete their Hurricane Emergency Preparedness plans; check the hurricane shutters/roof on your homes and businesses, and take stock of what needs to be done when the call is made to shutter the aforementioned.

Stay off the road network in order to allow clean-up crews from the Ministry of VROMI, contractors and emergency services to carry out their work unhindered.

Government Status:

Government offices will operate as normal on Monday.

School Closure Status:

Schools will be open on Monday.

Business Closure Status:

Businesses will operate as normal on Monday.

The EOC will meet on Monday to decide status of schools, businesses and government offices with respect to Tuesday.

Hurricane Shelters:

Shelters should only be used as a last resort as they will only open after a hurricane has passed, and will be open for only 48-hours Read more

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Schools open on Monday EOC to decide on the statuses of School, Government Offices and Business with respect to Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Prime Minister William Marlin as Chairman of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), had his second meeting with the EOC where he was briefed about national preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

The country is now under a Hurricane Watch issued by the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) Read more

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‘Dangerous’ Saint Lucian Fugitive Recaptured

GUADELOUPE - A ‘dangerous’ Saint Lucian fugitive, Henry Regan, has been recaptured in Guadeloupe, local media reports have said.

Reagan, who was serving a life sentence for murder at the Baie-Mahaut prison in Guadeloupe, was recaptured by law enforcement officers on Tuesday after escaping in July this year.

Vincentian prisoner, Peters Orvel, who escaped along with Reagan Read more

Exclusive: An Assessment On Healthcare On St. Maarten.

SZV funds being drained; Bricks and Blocks will not improve the Quality of Care on St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In this article SMN News will go into details to highlight the current status on quality of Healthcare on St. Maarten and what the Minister of Public Health Emil Lee has done thus far to change the gloom and doom facing the people of St Read more

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El Pm William Marlin Llamó A La Población A Tomar Precauciones Ante El Posible Paso Del Huracán Irma Cerca De St. Maarten

FOTO Primer Ministro William Marlin

PHILIPSBURG.- El Primer Ministro William Marlin, se dirigió pidió hoy a la población a través de la radio y las redes sociales, a que tomen las previsiones pertinentes, ante la posibilidad del paso del huracán Irma a poca distancia de St Read more

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Prime Minister/Minister Of General Affairs Hon. William Marlin

Thursday, August 31 – Ref. Hurricane Irma

Good Afternoon Radio Listeners as well as those tuned in via the Internet,

I would like to address the matter related to Hurricane Irma.  Irma is located several hundred miles away from the Caribbean.  At this point in time it does not pose a threat to Sint Maarten.

The Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten, as well as the Fire Department’s Office of Disaster Management, are closely monitoring the progress of this system and will issue the necessary advisories when those are required.

In the meantime, I call on residents to review their Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Plans; check hurricane shutters and roofing to make sure these are all okay in the event an advisory is issued to take action.

The relevant Government agencies will continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Irma and the public are also advised to do the same.

Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon Read more

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St. Maarten National Basketball Association Season Opens In September

~ Because of the weather basketball season will start on the 12 of September ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The 2017/2018 basketball season officially kicks off on September 12th, 2017 and the St. Maarten National Basketball Association plans on streaming many of the games live, and is encouraging the community to visit them on the worldwide web at www.sxmnba.com.  Games will be played over a six month period on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays mainly.

721 News spoke with Alex Ferdinand, President of the St Read more

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Mid Isle Inducts Two New Members

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — At their recent fellowship at the Blue Bitch Bar, The Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle inducted two new members into their Rotary Family.

Rotarian Louis Wever sponsored Richard Panneflek for membership into Mid Isle. Richard is a Government officer with the Government of St. Maarten. Richard has lived on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament George Pantophlet says that he must applaud the Minister of Finance Richard Gibson and his cabinet for making it possible to have consecutive balanced budgets for 3 years, no small feat and also presenting it on time to Governor drs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- At their recent fellowship at the Blue Bitch Bar, The Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle inducted two new members into their Rotary Family.
Rotarian Louis Wever sponsored Richard Panneflek for membership into Mid Isle. Richard is a Government officer with the Government of St. Maarten. Richard has lived on St. Maarten for over 30 years, he has been a civil servant for 30 years with the Justice Ministry, most of which has been spend in law enforcement Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of the U 2 Can Move Fitness group braved the rain and came out in support of the Belvedere Zumbathon last Saturday.
U 2 Can Move membership continues its physical awareness drive to encourage movement, especially for the groups that otherwise would lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Our message is quite simple. Movement is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. It is a necessary part of life, period. Too often we associate physical movement with strenuous exercise or an imposing gym Read more

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