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Covid-19 Has Now Risen To 232 Confirmed.

PHILIPSBURG As of August 23rd, St. Maarten has confirmed twenty-eight new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of positive cases now stand at 396.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 222 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated  we now have two hundred and thirty- two (232), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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12,5 % Dutch Demand Equals Economic Recession

PHILIPSBURG:---  Gracita Arrindell states Lease of the Peoples Progressive Party stated in a press release, " We can rank amongst the most coveted islands in the Caribbean again and featured positively in the talking points of the best travel and leisure magazines such as Celebrated Living, Travel & Leisure, Cond Nast traveler, but we still need to address some fundamental issues before we can rest on our laurels Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As of August 23rd, St. Maarten has confirmed twenty-eight new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of positive cases now stands at 396.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 222 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated we now have two hundred and thirty- two (232), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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Vendors Incensed Over Sneaky Decision To Change Operating Hours.

~Readying petition for government and Parliament ~

The vendors on the parking lot at Kim Sha Beach, classified as the Kim Sha Market Place, are incensed with the government over its latest move to put them out of business. The vendors reacted over the weekend to a Ministerial decision dated August 17, 2020, by Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Ludmila DeWeever that would set the max opening time of business for the vendors to 10 pm daily and re-classify the area as a re-designated marketplace Read more

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Inmates Worried About Covid, Says Prison Is Ticking Time Bomb.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Inmates at the Pointe Blanche prison sounded an even louder alarm this weekend urging the powers-that-be to get serious about restructuring the prison system or risk facing a situation they will not be able to control. The inmate association, speaking through their representative Sjamira Roseburg, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson constantly lies about the situation at the prison, thinking that inmates dont have a voice to get the real story out.

First and foremost, they said, the covid-19 situation has caused serious concern at the prison among inmates who feel like they are already treated like sub-human Read more

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Covid-19 Has Now Risen To 204 Confirmed

PHILIPSBURG As of August 22nd, St. Maarten has confirmed fifteen new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of positive cases now stand at 368.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 194 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated  we now have two hundred and four (204), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As of August 22nd, St. Maarten has confirmed fifteen new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of positive cases now stands at 368.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 194 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated we now have two hundred and four (204), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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Tropical Weather Outlook

Active Covid-19 Cases Climb To 117 On French St. Martin

MARIGOTThe number of active COVID-19 cases has risen to 117, regional health agency ARS reported in its August 15 to 21 Health Bulletin, an increase of 36 cases since Wednesday and 67 since August 15.

This takes the total number of confirmed cases since the epidemic began to 176. Of the active cases 106 are confined to their homes and 11 have been hospitalised, seven of whom are in the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital and four in hospital in Guadeloupe Read more

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Sint Maarten Under A Tropical Storm Watch. Tropical Depression #13 Expected To Become A Storm

News Release

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) As of 11.00am on Thursday morning, Sint Maarten is under a Tropical Storm Watch due to the formation of Tropical Depression #13 which as of 11.00am is located approximately 750 miles east-southeast of the country.

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

The forecast track has the center of the depression passing about 80 miles north of the country late Friday into Saturday, according to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS).

The MDS says that some gradual strengthening if forecast and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 20, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 21, 2020

WEATHER:

Remainder of this afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and a low chance of isolated thunder.

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High:32C / 90FForecast Low:28C / 82F

Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.Sunrise Tomorrow:5:56 A.M Read more

...New Tropical Storm Watches Issued For Portions Of The Northern Leeward Islands...

Tropical Depression Thirteen Intermediate Advisory Number 2A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132020

800 AM AST Thu Aug 20 2020

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...15.4N 50.9W

ABOUT 830 MI...1335 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of St Read more

Priority Shelter Enhancements On Target For Late August

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Upgrades to designated facilities on St Maarten that are also used as hurricane shelters are fully underway as part of the Emergency Recovery Project 1 of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund. Four facilities that are used as official shelters, identified as priority by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) are on target to be completed this month. Upgrades to nine other facilities that are also used as shelters will be completed by early 2021 Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (16:00 LST) August 20, 2020

WEATHER:

This afternoon through tonight: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.

Thursday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A dry and stable atmosphere associated with the dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to restrict precipitation across the local area.

Moderate sea conditions can be expected for the next few days with waves peaking up to 7 feet Read more

Parliament should use its own avenues to express its concerns and seek consensus on the way forward.

 PHILIPSBURG:--- In a recent statement, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams stated that its imperative that the Parliament of St. Maarten verbalizes its position regarding this new entity very clearly. It is one thing to argue the point of autonomy and autonomous competencies of the Dutch Caribbean countries, its another thing to dissect the proposal as to its workability in our democratic system Read more

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Mp Sarah Wescot-Williams Requests Meeting Of The Kingdom Affairs Committee Of Parliament To Take Proactive Steps With Respect To The Draft Cre (New Entity) Kingdom Law

Parliament should use its own avenues to express its concerns and seek consensus on the way forward.

Philipsburg St. Maarten, August 18, 2020 In a recent statement, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams stated that its imperative that the Parliament of St. Maarten verbalizes its position regarding this new entity very clearly. It is one thing to argue the point of autonomy and autonomous competencies of the Dutch Caribbean countries, its another thing to dissect the proposal as to its workability in our democratic system Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek confirmed on Wednesday that CPS does have some issues when it comes to responding to 914 calls. The Minister said that CPS is short-staffed and since they are busy with contact tracing there are not enough staff members that can be easily reached. Panneflek said his Ministry is busy sourcing other volunteers and will also take up on some offers that were made to the government to fill the gap at CPS.
Panneflek warned that persons that are having flu-like symptoms and are not yet tested due to the setbacks at CPS should stay home and limit their contact with anyone in order to not spread the virus further.
Panneflek also announced that his Ministry is busy working on finalizing the documentation for a care facility so that patients currently at the St Read more

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Government Waiting On Report From Health Professionals Before Moving Forward With Schools.

~ Distance Learning should be considered by private institutions.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The government of St. Maarten namely the Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel in response to a question on Wednesday Council of Minister's press briefing said that his Ministry never set out to close schools on St. Maarten but in fact has an education continuity plan in place where it is recommended that educational institutions move forward through distance learning Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As of August 17th, St. Maarten has confirmed seven new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of confirmed cases now stands at 333.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 196 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated we now have two hundred and nine (209), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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Covid-19 Has Now Risen To 209 Confirmed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten As of August 17th, St. Maarten has confirmed seven new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of confirmed cases now stand at 333.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 196 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated we now have two hundred and nine (209), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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Minister Of Vsa And Ami Team Provide An Update

The pavilion while it was being set up next to SMMC

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek and members of the Aspen Medical International (AMI) Team provided an update on the current impact of COVID-19 in a national briefing on Monday, August 17.

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No Debt Repayment But Debt Cancellation

The people of St. Maarten so called owes a debt to the Dutch government in the amount of some Ang. 900 million of which I understood we are paying Ang. 12.7 million annually. This means mathematically that at this rate it will take us around 75 years to repay this so called debt which will take us to the year 2095. As we can see this is unattainable and unrealistic. Based on these figures I believe the only realistic request or demand to make, is debt cancellation. This dilemma is not only experienced by St Read more

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Pfp Questions Irion On GovernmentS Plans Without Dutch Financial Support

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson on Monday submitted questions to Finance Minister Ardwell Irion about governments financial plans considering that Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops indicated last week that the Dutch government will not hold discussions with St Read more

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Covid-19 Has Now Risen To 202 Confirmed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten As of August 17th, St. Maarten has confirmed nine new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of confirmed cases now stand at 326.

Of the active cases, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring 189 people in home isolation. The Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) the honorable Richard Panneflek stated we now have two hundred and two (202), active cases of persons who have contracted COVID-19 Read more

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