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44 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Minister ofPublic Health,Social Development and LaborOmar Ottleyextends his deepest condolencesto the familyand friendsof Sint Maartens42ndCOVID-19 victim, whohaspassed away. Prayers go out to the family during their time of grief.

As of August 17th, there were forty four (44) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however two (2) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred forty nine (349). The total number of confirmedcases is now three thousand two hundred seventy one (3271). 

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring three hundred thirty four (334) people are in home isolation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Omar Ottley extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 42nd COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Prayers go out to the family during their time of grief.

As of August 17th, there were forty-four (44) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, two (2) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred forty-nine (349) Read more

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~ There is no forced vaccination on St. Maarten, COVID -19 protocols will be strictly enforced. ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- There have been 8 deaths in nine days says Minister of Health and Labor Omar Ottley. The Minister made the announcement at the Council of Minister's press briefing on Wednesday. Let that sink in, I am not here to tell you the amount of active COVID-19 cases presently, but I need you to know that there have been 8 deaths in 9 days on St Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Congratulates New Caricom Secretary General Dr. Barnett

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, would like to congratulate the new Secretary General(SG)oftheCaribbeanCommunity(CARICOM) organizationDr. Carla Barnettwho wasinstalled on Monday in a ceremony, becoming theeighth SGof CARICOM and its predecessorthe Caribbean Free Trade Association(CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs would like to congratulate the new Secretary-General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) organization Dr. Carla Barnett who was installed on Monday in a ceremony, becoming the eighth SG of CARICOM and its predecessor the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs would like to congratulate the new Secretary-General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) organization Dr. Carla Barnett who was installed on Monday in a ceremony, becoming the eighth SG of CARICOM and its predecessor the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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Prime Minister Jacobs Congratulates New Caricom Secretary General Dr. Barnett

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, would like to congratulate the new Secretary General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) organization Dr. Carla Barnett who was installed on Monday in a ceremony, becoming the eighth SG of CARICOM and its predecessor the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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Debt Cancellation Is The Only Option.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament George Pantophlet is insistent that debt cancellation is the only viable and reasonable option for St Maarten and the other islands in the Dutch Caribbean. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten in its article of Monday August 2, 2021 entitled Multi-annual plan deemed crucial for balanced Budget was clear when it stated in its CBSC 2020 Annual Report and he quotes that in both countries the current budget deficit widened significantly in 2020 compared to 2019, due to decline in government revenues combined with an increase in expenditures end of quote.

In the MPs opinion It does not take a rocket scientist to come to this conclusion Read more

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Emmanuel: Integrity Chamber Is A Completely Useless Entity

~ Chamber declines to give opinion on Ballast Nedam ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Monday said the Integrity Chamber has verified that his initial impression of the entity was exactly on point: a completely useless construction that does not serve the best interest of St. Maarten, only those that forced it upon the country. The double standards are evident, the MP said.

The MPs comment came after he received the response from the Chamber to his request for the Chambers opinion on Ballast Nedam being awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the airport.

He specifically requested an opinion considering Ballast Nedams criminal history of bribing governments and other officials and since it is becoming the norm for the government of St Read more

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Former Minister Gordon-Carty Presents Copy Of Her Book To Usp Leader Frans Richardson

St. Peters, Sint Maarten — Former USP Minister of VSA Pamela Gordon Carty presented a copy of her book, 2021 Financial Economic Social & Spatial Recovery Plan Part 1 to the Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) at a ceremony held at her office in St. Peters on Saturday August 14th, 2021.

In attendance was USP Faction Leader MP Buncamper, President of the party Agnes Brooks Mardenborough, Union Leaders Claire Elshot and Raymond Jessurun, Veteran Politician and Political Advisor to many Julian Rollocks, outspoken Political Commentator Edwin James and other invited guest.

The former Minister was the driving force behind the Pamela Policy passed in the National Gazette on February 5th, 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Omar Ottley extends his condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 41st COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Heartfelt thoughts go out to the family during their time of sorrow.

As of August 16th, there were forty-two (42) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, seventy-eight (78) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred eight (308) Read more

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~ Chamber declines to give opinion on Ballast Nedam ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Monday said the Integrity Chamber has verified that his initial impression of the entity was exactly on point: a completely useless construction that does not serve the best interest of St. Maarten, only those that forced it upon the country. The double standards are evident, the MP said.
The MPs comment came after he received the response from the Chamber to his request for the Chambers opinion on Ballast Nedam being awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the airport Read more

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~ New agreement reached on Monday. ~

PHILIPSBURG: ---- Minister of Health and Labor Omar Ottley has extended the agreement with the Aspen Medical International (AMI) team on Monday. The government of St. Maarten has reached an agreement where the team consisting of 25 staff members will remain on St. Maarten to continue managing the COVID-19 pavilion at the St Read more

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Mp Pantophlet: Debt Cancellation Only Option For St. Maarten, Islands

NA MP George Pantophlet.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet says debt cancellation by the Netherlands is the only viable and reasonable option for St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs said on Sunday that she was saddened when she heard about what had taken place on Saturday, August 14 in the Republic of Haiti, and the Sint Maarten Haitian community members are in her thoughts and prayers.

Jacobs calls on the Sint Maarten community, citizens, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations to band together to see how the nation can assist Haiti with emergency assistance and supplies Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament George Pantophlet is insistent that debt cancellation is the only viable and reasonable option for St Maarten and the other islands in the Dutch Caribbean. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten in its article of Monday, August 2, 2021, entitled Multi-annual plan deemed crucial for balanced Budget was clear when it stated in its CBSC 2020 Annual Report and he quotes that in both countries the current budget deficit widened significantly in 2020 compared to 2019, due to decline in government revenues combined with an increase in expenditures end of quote Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Former USP Minister of VSA Pamela Gordon Carty presented a copy of her book, 2021 Financial Economic Social & Spatial Recovery Plan Part 1 to the Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) at a ceremony held at her office in St. Peters on Saturday, August 14th, 2021.
In attendance were USP Faction Leader MP Buncamper, President of the party Agnes Brooks Mardenborough, Union Leaders Claire Elshot and Raymond Jessurun, Veteran Politician and Political Advisor to many Julian Rollocks, outspoken Political Commentator Edwin James, and other invited guests Read more

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Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued. Residents Advised To Remain Vigilant This Hurricane Season.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM) :--- The Tropical Storm Warning that was issued in connection with Tropical Storm Grace was discontinued on Sunday morning as Grace moved further away from the country.

National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson, said on Sunday that the storm passed well south of the country without incident.

Richardson added on behalf of Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs, the nation prepared in a timely manner with respect to Tropical Storm Grace, the seventh named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, however, residents must continue to remain vigilant as the country moves into the peak period of the season, August 15 to October 15.

Grace on Sunday morning was 165 miles southwest of Sint Maarten Read more

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~Female taxi driver at the helm~

 PHILIPSBURG:--- For the first time in 36 years of the Dutch Sint Maarten Taxi Association's history a, the female president has been elected.

33-year-old St. Maartener Ms. Maya Friday won the presidential position with 80 votes against former president Conrad Richardson who collected 8 votes.

The Association's new Treasurer is Mr Read more

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Minister Ottley: Regulates Up To 4 Months Detention Or 5,000Ang Fines

Ministerial Regulation (MR) imposes up to 4 months detention or 5,000 ANG fines for 11 PM closure violators.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley is reminding the General Public of the COVID- 19 measures that are still obligatory.

In just a week, the active COVID numbers surged to 300 plus persons; 18 patients are currently hospitalized at SMMC, and 290 persons are in home isolation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley is reminding the General Public of the COVID-19 measures that are still obligatory.
In just a week, the active COVID numbers surged to 300 plus persons; 18 patients are currently hospitalized at SMMC, and 290 persons are in home isolation. To date, 39 persons have succumbed to the disease.
In an effort to address the situation, Minister Ottley is requesting that all businesses start to implement the safety protocols previously set.
The COVID-19 measures have not changed, stores are still expected to provide hand sanitizing stations at the entrance, ensure that all employees and patrons wear masks Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson says that as of 5.00 pm Sint Maarten is under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours.

Residents are advised to closely monitor the progress of Tropical Depression #7 (TD#7) which was upgraded from a tropical cyclone. Depression #7 is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday.

ODM and Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) will continue to closely monitor the progress of the depression and issue the necessary advisories as warranted Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten LIONS Club presented the young students of the Prins Willem Alexander School in Belvedere and the All Children Education School (A.C.E) on Union Road Cole Bay with facemasks and pencil cases on International Youth Day, which was celebrated yesterday, August 12th.
One-hundred and fifty facemasks were given to the Club by the Hon. Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley, in June of this year, and the Club immediately decided to present them to school-going children at the start of the new academic year Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten LIONS Club presented the young students of the Prins Willem Alexander School in Belvedere and the All Children Education School (A.C.E) on Union Road Cole Bay with facemasks and pencil cases on International Youth Day, which was celebrated yesterday, August 12th.
One-hundred and fifty facemasks were given to the Club by the Hon. Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley, in June of this year, and the Club immediately decided to present them to school-going children at the start of the new academic year Read more

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