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Businesses That Violate Health Protocols Will Be Fined Naf.5000.00--- Minister De Weever.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Council of Ministers have called on all business owners to respect the health protocols in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus or face a fine of NAF5,000.00 the statements came after the head of the Collective Preventive Services (CPS) made their advice known to government regarding the spread of the virus.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced that CPS has been hinting that there are clusters and a spread of the virus in various sectors and as such stricter measures may have to be implemented.
Jacobs said if the spread continues the government will gave to take the decision to implement stricter measures and face and a possible shut down on the already crippled economy Read more

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Draft Function Books Submitted To Ccsu

PHILIPSBURG--The draft function books for all nine departments in the Justice Ministry have been submitted to the Committee of Civil Servants Unions (CCSU), announced Justice Minister Anna Richardson on Tuesday.

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With Compliments To The Season: A Message From The Mjp

The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopesand bestefforts for others.

In our continuous endeavors to work in the interest of everyone, let us cherish the spirit of kindness, love and compassion towards one another. As a nation, this is what is expected from us during this festive season and throughout the years to come.

The MJP wishes the people of St. Maarten happy and safe holidays while following the Covid-19 safety guidelines.

Stay Safe and healthy!

Opposition Leader in the Territorial Council

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Christmas Message From Mp. Akeem Arrindell (Usp Faction)

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten – This Years Christmas celebrations will be different.

People all around the world are preparing for Christmas 2020, and St. Maarten/St. Martin is no exception. The shopping, cleaning, fixing up and other preparations have begun. Foods, drinks, sweets and gifts are being prepared for that wonderful day that so many of us look forward to. 

However, Christmas 2020 looks like its going to be different like none of us could imagined. This years Christmas celebrations clearly indicates that we are much more vulnerable than we thought we were Read more

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Third Tranche Of Liquidity Support Approved

~Country Packageagreements &extension ofNAf 50 million loansecured ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Sint Maarten was able to secure and finalize thenecessaryagreements for the third tranche of liquidity supportafter meetingadditional conditions thatwere set during theKingdom Council of Ministers(RMR)meeting held on Friday, December 18.On Monday, December 21, the government of Sint Maarten sent aclarificationletter to State Secretary Knops responding to the additional requirement and confirmation was receivedfrom BZKto move forward with the agreementswhich werefinalizedin a virtual signing on both sides of the Atlantic this morning, Tuesday,December 22, 2020.

Leading up to the RMR meeting, preparations had been made on a technical level, in order for State Secretary Knops to deliver a positive advice to the RMR for St Read more

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~ Country Package agreements & extension of NAf 50 million loans secured ~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maarten was able to secure and finalize the necessary agreements for the third tranche of liquidity support after meeting additional conditions that were set during the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held on Friday, December 18. On Monday, December 21, the government of Sint Maarten sent a clarification letter to State Secretary Knops responding to the additional requirement, and confirmation was received from BZK to move forward with the agreements which were finalized in a virtual signing on both sides of the Atlantic this morning, Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Leading up to the RMR meeting, preparations had been made on a technical level, in order for State Secretary Knops to deliver positive advice to the RMR for St Read more

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Pm Jacobs: Gov't Satisfied With Signing After Much Deliberation

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs signing the agreements.

PHILIPSBURG--The government of St. Maarten is satisfied that after much deliberation over the weekend, a signing ceremony was held today securing and finalising the necessary agreements for the third tranche of liquidiy support for the country.

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Girl Power

Some 14 new Immigration officers, mostly women, were sworn in by Justice Minister Anna Richardson during a short ceremony at the Government Administration Building on Monday.

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Mp Wescot-Williams Wants Meeting Of Constitutional And Decolonization Committee Of Parliament To Discuss The Consequences Of The Endorsement By Parliament Of The Pro Soualiga Foundation

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 21 December 2020   MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has sent a letter to Parliament requesting an urgent meeting of the Constitutional and Decolonization Committee. This comes after several days of email correspondence from the Pro Soualiga Foundation on different matters, but especially on the topic of decolonization Read more

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Wescot-Williams Requests Meeting On Consequences Of Endorsing Pro Soualiga

Sarah Wescot-Williams

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Emmanuel Says Pm Deflecting From The Political Deficit In Her Coalition

~Says ProSoualigaemployed in Parliament ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel criticized PM Silveria Jacobs on Monday for deflecting from the fact that she has a political deficit within her coalition and trying to place blame on other members of Parliament.

Emmanuel was reacting to the PMs statement that a letter has been sent to Holland distancing her government from the Pro Soualiga Foundation and its decolonization efforts Read more

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Mp Wescot-Williams Wants Meeting Of Constitutional And Decolonization Committee Of Parliament. Wants To Discuss The Consequences Of The Endorsement By Parliament Of The Pro Soualiga Foundation

Philipsburg, St. Maarten MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has sent a letter to Parliament requesting an urgent meeting of the Constitutional and Decolonization Committee. This comes after several days of email correspondence from the Pro Soualiga Foundation on different matters, but especially on the topic of decolonization. The most recent communication from the foundation, actually advises Parliament why it can not/should not retrack its decolonization stance, the MP states.

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Wants to discuss the consequences of the endorsement by Parliament of the Pro Soualiga Foundation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has sent a letter to Parliament requesting an urgent meeting of the Constitutional and Decolonization Committee. This comes after several days of email correspondence from the Pro Soualiga Foundation on different matters, but especially on the topic of decolonization Read more

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~ Says Pro Soualiga employed in Parliament ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel criticized PM Silveria Jacobs on Monday for deflecting from the fact that she has a political deficit within her coalition and trying to place blame on other members of Parliament.

Emmanuel was reacting to the PMs statement that a letter has been sent to Holland distancing her government from the Pro Soualiga Foundation and its decolonization efforts Read more

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Statia Government And Plp Refute Claims Of Support For SneekS Trip To Netherlands

From left: Island Councilmembers Koos Sneek (independent) and Adelka Spanner (Democratic Party), Government Commissioner Marnix van Rij, and Progressive Labour Party Councilmembers Rechelline Leerdam, Clyde van Putten and Reuben Merkman. (File photo)

Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays. Permission has also been given for the sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone suffering bodily harm Read more

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Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays.Permission has also been given forthe sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone sufferingbodily harm Read more

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Lups Student Government And Griffins Organized A Food & Toy Drive.

CAYHILL, Sint Maarten , — This year, under the leadership of Sahil Khatnani, the 2020-2021 LUPS Student Government President, along with the Griffins, a Food and Toy drive was organized in order to help as many people as they could during these challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Many of the LU families made donations and this we greatly appreciate. The food and toys were distributed among three organizations on the island, who expressed their gratitude for what the students were able to contribute.

On behalf of the LUPS Student Government and the Griffins, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas holiday and a prosperous 2021.

Editor Note:
Managing Director of 721news Gromyko Wilson would like to thank, the LUPS Student Government and the Griffins for their donation and 721news will make sure to pass on this donation in a silent way to the families who are going thru some difficult moments.

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Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that the Council of Ministers has agreed to celebrate the National Public Holiday known as Carnival Day, which was on Thursday, April 30th 2020 on Monday, December 28th 2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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Cps To Pilot Antigen Tests On Monday December 21

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive through community testing pilot in Point Blanche at the lot before the harbor from 10 AM – 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

The pilot antigen testing campaign is for: persons experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and persons who have been in close contact with a confirmed case and not already registered by CPS Read more

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Fire Department Receives Two Requests For End Of The Year Firework Displays

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Fire Department received two requests for permits for end of the year firework displays. Permission has also been given for the sale of consumer fireworks.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is requesting persons to exercise the utmost caution when using fireworks as they remain a danger and one would want to avoid anyone suffering bodily harm Read more

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Covid-19 Relief Group Is Still Raising Funds

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The launch was on Sunday but the drive still continues. This is now the slogan of the COVID-19 Relief Group (see attached photo of the organizers)who held its first fundraising radio/telethon last Sunday at the University of St Martin. At the end of the day, 98 persons had donated a total of 4,476 US dollars and 4.359 guilders. The Group had expected to raise more funds so as to be able to assist more people who are in need. Seeing the limited amount of money that was raised, the Group has decided to continue the drive and has begun to knock on the doors of companies and businesses.

Besides, because of the limited amount of funds raised thus far, the COVID-19 Relief Group has decided to only assist persons with food and medication at this time Read more

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2020 Christmas Address From Mp Buncamper

Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, as the Christmas holidays draw near, I am certain that many of you, like myself, may be in full preparations for the season. The Christmas season is a time that we all look forward to. But this years merriments may be somewhat dampened due to the COVID 19 global pandemic as we are confined to some restricted social policies and to many also economic hardship.

During this past year we have been through some trying times like we have never seen before, and we have not yet seen the end of it Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Peridot Foundation states: the final days of the year 2020 are slowly waning away to an end. We look back to a year marked by hardship and fear. Many gave up on their hopes and aspirations for a better future for their families and their country. Desperate and often disillusioned by the failure of their leaders who pledged to serve in the best interest of all, some people rightfully feel let down and betrayed.

The state of mental health of society in general as well as for individuals who have been under extreme pressure for some time is harrowing Read more

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