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Abolition Of Slavery Commemorated Thurs. Without Traditional Festivities

Secretary-General of the Prfecture Michal Dore and President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs prepare to lay wreaths at the foot of the Lady Liberty statue on the Agrment roundabout on Thursday. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--The 171st anniversary of the abolition of slavery in St. Martin was commemorated on Thursday with a brief Read more

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President Gibbs Visits Primary School Classes On First Day Back

President Daniel Gibbs (at the blackboard) and Schools Inspector Dominique Boyer (standing left) interact with children during their class at the Marie-Antoinette Richards School on Monday. Social-distancing measures were taken into account by the spacing of the desks, as seen in this photo.

Coloured tape is seen on the ground to mark o Read more

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Gibbs: Ball Is Now In The Court Of The French State On Border Management

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs said Sunday it is now up to the French State to take responsibility for border management following the decision by Dutch-side Prime Minister Silv Read more

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French And Dutch Borders Reopened, Waivers Still Needed From Prefecture To Enter French Side. (Updated)

~ Tension and difference of opinion by Dutch and French on border reopening.~

MARIGOT/PHILIPSBURG:--- The containers and barriers placed at the Oyster Pond and Low Lands French and Dutch borders were removed by Dutch Law enforcement on Sunday morning.
The barriers that were placed at the Bellevue and Belle Plaine (Belvedere) Borders were also removed however, gendarmes that were taking shelter at the Belvedere crossing under the various sheds were forced out of the shelter since huge blocks were placed at the entrance and exit avoiding the gendarmes from entering the Dutch part of the border Read more

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Gibbs: Exiting Lockdown Does Not Mean Crisis Is Now Over

President of the Collectivit, Daniel Gibbs.

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs speaking at Mondays Facebook briefing cautioned that the gradual exit of lockdown on the F Read more

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 Developments May 11, 2020

National Address

People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in anupdate for today, Monday,May11, 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.

I would like to take this time, one day post Mother’s Day, to wish each and every mother, mother figure and a person who makes an impact on our youth. Know that you are appreciated every day and that I’m very happy we had the opportunity yesterday, to relax and be put in the sunshine and receive our due as mothers Read more

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 People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as PriPrime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs National Address on COVID-19 Developments May 11, 2020me Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in an update for today, Monday,May11, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St Read more

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French-Side Beaches To Re-Open On May 8

President Daniel Gibbs speaking during the Facebook briefing on Monday.

MARIGOT--Beaches on the French side will be re-opening on Friday, May 8, subject to confirmation from regional health authority ARS that bathing quality is good following the result of water analysis tests this week, the Collectivit disclosed at Mondays Faceb Read more

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