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44 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten– The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley hereby extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 38th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family much strength and healing.

As of August 10th, there were forty four (44) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however forty five (45) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to two hundred fifty six (256) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday said that despite criticism, the government of St. Maarten continues its practice of not engaging in consultations with the people and Parliament on major issues that affect the country. Case in point he said: The announcement that The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao, and St. Maarten have reached an agreement on the Kingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO).
Emmanuel noted that the Prime Minister of St Read more

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The Council Of Ministers Extends Condolences To Family And Friends Of The Late Sir Lester Bryant Bird, Former Prime Minister Of Antigua And Barbuda

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The lateSir Lester Bryant Birdpassed away onMonday, August 9, in Antigua. His political career began in 1971, when he was nominated to the Senateof Antigua and Barbuda.Bird served as the second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers and the people of St. Maarten, I extend my deepest condolences to the government, the people of Antigua and Barbuda, and especially the family and friends of the former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Back To School Message

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten– As this marks the first week of school for most students, we as a community can agree that education is essential for the betterment of our society and a better life for our children. The government of St. Maarteniscommittedto this reality.It is indeed important that our children get the opportunity as is their right, to education in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are starting a school year in challenging times amidst the pandemic which may seem to have no end in sight, especially when we see numbers continue to rise rapidly Read more

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Emmanuel Calls On Govt. To Publicize Gridmarket Mou

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has publicly called on the government of St. Maarten to publicize the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) it has entered into withGridMarketand the Island Resilience Partnership (IRP).

The MP was reacting to a government press release that announced that St. Maarten will leverage the GridMarketplatform to transition away from diesel dependence and create a sustainable, resilient, low-cost energy future.

It all sounds nice and well, but the devil is always in the details, the MP said Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Again No Public Consultation On Coho Entity

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday said that despite criticism, the government of St. Maarten continues its practice of not engaging in consultations with the people and Parliament on major issues that affects the country. Case in point he said: The announcement thatThe Netherlands, Aruba,Curaao, and St.Maarten have reached an agreement ontheKingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO).

Emmanuel noted that that Prime Minister of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The late Sir Lester Bryant Bird passed away on Monday, August 9, in Antigua. His political career began in 1971 when he was nominated to the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda. Bird served as the second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers and the people of St. Maarten, I extend my deepest condolences to the government, the people of Antigua and Barbuda, and especially the family and friends of the former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird Read more

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Dancers of INDISU Dance Theatre of St. Maarten at Dance Excellence 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

COLE BAY--INDISU Dance Theatre of St. Maarten, led by directors Susha Hien and Ihndhira Richardson-Marlin, travelled to Los Angeles, California, with twenty talented and dynamic dancers, ages nine to 23, to attend Dance Excellence 2021, an annual festival for international dancers hosted by Annie Mc. Quitty.

  They were accompanied by two dance instructors and 12 chaperones, who cheered on Team St Read more

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Agreement Bill Kingdom Act Caribbean Body For Reform And Development

The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao and Sint Maarten have reached an agreement on bringing the bill for the Kingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO) into procedure. In recent months, the parties have had various rounds of discussions about the recommendations of the Council of State and the Caribbean Advisory Councils. These discussions took place in a positive atmosphere and were constructive. In the end, consensus was reached.

State Secretary Raymond Knops: Over the past few months, the countries within our Kingdom have held in-depth discussions and negotiated strongly Read more

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Agreement Bill Kingdom Act Caribbean Body For Reform And Development.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao, and Sint Maarten have reached an agreement on bringing the bill for the Kingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO) into the procedure. In recent months, the parties have had various rounds of discussions about the recommendations of the Council of State and the Caribbean Advisory Councils. These discussions took place in a positive atmosphere and were constructive. In the end, a consensus was reached.

State Secretary Raymond Knops: Over the past few months, the countries within our Kingdom have held in-depth discussions and negotiated strongly Read more

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51 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Minister ofPublic Health,Social Development and Labor,Omar Ottley herebyextends his sympathy and prayersto thefamilies and friendsofthe three persons who has succumbed to COVID-19 over the weekend. Minister Ottleywishesthe familypeace and healingduringthis time.

As ofAugust 9th,therewere fifty one (51)personswho tested positive for COVID-19.There was no recoveries recorded today Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley hereby extends his sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of the three persons who have succumbed to COVID-19 over the weekend. Minister Ottley wishes the family peace and healing during this time.

As of August 9th, there were fifty-one (51) persons who tested positive for COVID-19 Read more

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Resignation Of Oswin Eleonora As Managing Director Of Apc Bank.

Willemstad:--- APC Bank and Mr. Eleonora have decided to terminate their cooperation by mutual agreement, as a result of which Mr. Eleonora will step down as managing director of APC Bank and as supervisory director of PSB Bank, a subsidiary of APC Bank, as of August 9, 2021.

Mr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, August 8th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held an information session with the bus drivers association at the Milton Peters College, this meeting was initiated by Ms. Lisette Coffi.

The Minister was one of the presenters for the session and delivered a message that could resonate with everyone present.

"I am not here today to force the vaccines on you, it is solely your choice, said Minister Ottley Read more

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Community Advised To Monitor The Progress Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 East Of The Lesser Antilles

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the community to closely monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 (TC#6) that is expected to pass approximately 120 miles south of Sint Maarten on Tuesday.

Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, on Monday evening, said: Residents are requested to remain vigilant and prepared at all times, ensuring to stay tuned to Government-authorized broadcasts to monitor this and all pending tropical systems.

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TC#6 is forecast during its passage to bring rainfall amounts of about 1-2 inches, wind gusts up to 30 mph and thunderstorms from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday.

MDS adds that street flooding is likely and a small craft
advisory is in effect for above normal seas Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten will leverage the GridMarket platform to transition away from diesel dependence and create a sustainable, resilient, low-cost energy future
New York, August 2021 -- GridMarket, Sint Maarten, and Island Resilience Partnership (IRP) are thrilled to announce a public-private partnership dedicated to helping Sint Maarten transition to clean, resilient, and affordable energy generation. Sint Maarten joins the Independent State of Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, and other governments around the world that have joined IRP and are leveraging the GridMarket platform to achieve their energy goals Read more

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Minister Ottley: Night Life Set To Scale Back To 11Pm.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held a meeting with club night life business owners, beach bar owners, directors and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment Read more

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~ Medical Staff allegedly tested positive for COVID-19~

PHILIPSBURG:--- A patient that has been hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for an extended period of time passed away today from the COVID-19 virus.
The patient tested negative for the virus when he was admitted to SMMC for medical reasons unrelated to the coronavirus.
It is alleged that the patient got infected at SMMC since several of their staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
SMN News contacted the Minister of VSA Omar Ottley for confirmation on the death of the patient who resides on one of the neighboring islands also asked if the SMMC informed him that at patient contracted the coronavirus after being admitted to the medical institution Read more

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MARIGOT:--- A week ago three organizations, representative of the people, made a request to the President of the collectivity and his team to solve the longstanding protest in the interest and respect of the population.
Lo and behold, a week later, President Daniel Gibbs and his team have remained unbelievingly uncompromising. They have maintained their decision to allow the general manager, Mme Ayache, to impose discriminatory, unjust, and humiliating practices on the workers of the collectivity and maintain deplorable working conditions in various services Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held a meeting with club nightlife business owners, beach bar owners, directors, and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment Read more

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from left to right Shovien Coffie, Junior Policy advisor, Omar Ottley, Minister VSA, Tamara Richardson, Senior Policy advisor  ,Francetta Schoe, Senior Policy Advisor at VSA Stafburo

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Omar Ottley held a meeting with club nightlife business owners, beach bar owners, directors and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment. The minister Ottley wanted parties to understand the seriousness of COVID-19 and to give them time to establish the protocols moving forward.

I will continue to say, we must work together to get through this pandemic he stated Read more

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~ MOI signed with business owners, new protocols for nightclubs, casinos, and other nightlife.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Businesses will start closing their doors as of 11 pm as of Monday, August 9th, 2021, due to the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases announced Minister of VSA Omar Ottley.
Ottley held a meeting on Thursday with the owners of nightlife, clubs, business owners, beach bar owners, directors, and managers, where a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) was signed Read more

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Nightlife Soon Only For Vaccinated And Guests Who Tested Negative

PHILIPSBURGTo prevent the spread of Covid in the nightlife, nightlife establishments must start selection at the door of who is vaccinated and who is not.

  On August 6, Minister for Health, Social Development and Labour (USA) Omar Ottley signed a Memorandum of Intent with nightlife establishments to implement the measure in about Read more

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Ottley: Vaccinate, Test Or Lock Down

PHILIPSBURG--Public Health Minister Omar Ottley on Thursday warned that with the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase at a rapid pace, the next step will be to either get vaccinated, do routine safety testing or go into lock down.

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