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PHILIPSBURG Current and previous Ministers back initiative to support island recovery with a ten percent salary cut. The Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion sought and received the support from his colleagues in both the Parliament of St. Maarten and the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Finance presented his colleagues with the initiative as far back at February, that expressed solidarity with the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG/ MARIGOT:--- The French side represented by Prefet Sylvie Feucher, President Daniel Gibbs and Commandant of the Gendarmerie Stephan Basso confirmed during a live press conference on Sunday with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs that the French side of the island has decided to respect the decision of the Prime Minister of St Read more

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State Of Emergency Called, Two-Week Shutdown To Start Midnight Tonight

On Saturday, many persons flocked to buy last-minute supplies and groceries in anticipation of the shutdown.

~ Community spread has started ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs declared a state of emergency on Saturday evening in response to the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the country Read more

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De Weever: St. Maarten Faces Greatest Economic Challenge Yet

TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever.

PHILIPSBURG--Recently sworn in Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Ludmila de WeeverRead more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has declared State of Emergency for the Southern side of the island. The national decree was signed off by Governor Eugene Holiday and the Prime Minster Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Panneflek: Combatamos Juntos Covid-19

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El honorable ministro de VSA, Richard Panneflek, expresa su ms sentido psame a la afligida familia y amigos del holandes, la primera vctima de Covid-19 de Sint Maarten. l desea la fortaleza y el coraje de la familia mientras “ellos” navegan a travs de este desafiante momento de prdida.

El Ministro Panneflek enfatiza que esta crisis representa una gran amenaza para la salud y la vida de nuestra gente, sin embargo, muchos no estn tomando este virus en serio Read more

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Final Exams Have Been Cancelled

Rodolphe Samuel

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel has announced his decision to cancel final-year examinations for stu Read more

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Update: 2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday, when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness. This means that four persons have succumbed to the illness in four days.

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Cfatf Extends The Deadline To Comply With Recommendations

~ amendments submitted ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has extended the deadline for St. Maarten to comply with its recommendations by six months, said Justice Minister Anna Richardson in Fridays virtual public meeting of Parliament on the draft Criminal Procedure Code. The extension m Read more

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3 Detainees Returned From The Netherlands

Justice Minister Anna Richardson

PHILIPSBURG--Three detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands following damage to the Pointe Blanche prison after Hurricane Irma in 2017 returned to St. Maarten on Tuesday, March 31. They are to be released within a month.

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria JacobsPublic BriefingOn Covid-19 Developments April 3, 2020

People of St. Maarten, I come to you this afternoon as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC in a Public Briefing for today, April 3, 2020.

Leaked Information

It was brought to my attention this morning, that sensitive information that was shared with medical health professionals was leaked to the public and shared on Facebook. Persons who are confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients along with their addresses were shared. This is quite a disappointing turn of events and a serious breach of confidentiality Read more

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2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness.

Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Head epidemiologist Eva Lista de Weever, who confirmed the two additional deaths, said the total number of confirmed cases still stands at 23. The news of the additional deaths comes as efforts are being made by government to institute a total shutdown of the country to force persons to remain at home to further stem the spread of the virus Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would be returning three of our detainees on March 28, 2020, who was transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.
Considering the limited resources that St. Maarten has, Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center EOC, Silveria Jacobs, made a strong plea to the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection Min Read more

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4 Covid-19 Related Deaths On St. Maarten, Two Within One Day.

~ Isolation facility and beds secured, total shutdown pending~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The EOC on Dutch St. Maarten announced on Friday that four (4) COVID-19 patients have died, two of which passed on Friday morning, so far there are 23 confirmed cases, most of which are males that are being confined at home.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and head of CPS Eva Lista De Weever have called on residents of St Read more

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Testing To Be Ramped Up At Local Labs, Same-Day Results Possible

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs delivered a bit of good news on Thursday evening. She announced that testing for COVID-19 will be ramped up as the country now has the ability to test locally.

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Despite Strong Plea For More Time; Pm Silveria Jacobs And Justice Minister Anna Richardson Join Forces To Arrange The Transfer Home Of 3 Detainees During Covid19 Crisis

TOP SECRET OPERATION: Photo by The Real Paparazzi TEAM CuraaoSint Maarten

Due to Minister Dekker insisting that the detainees return to Sint Maarten, within the time frame that was set.

Philipsburg Recently, Sint Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would within short, be returning three of our detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.

Considering the limited resources that Sint Maarten has, the chair lady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs made a strong appeal to the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection Mr Read more

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Update: Transfer Home Of Detainees To Sint Maarten

TOP SECRET OPERATION: Photo and Video by The Real Paparazzi TEAM Curaao Sint Maarten

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Philipsburg St. Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would be returning three of our detainees on March 28, 2020, who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.

Considering the limited resources that St Read more

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Due to Minister Dekker insisting that the detainees return to Sint Maarten, within the time frame that was set.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, Sint Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would within short, be returning three of our detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer Read more

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Breaking News: Smmc Records Its First Covid-19 Related Death.

~ A total shutdown needed in order for St. Maarten to manage this pandemic.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten has recorded its second COVID-19 related death. The first victim died at home while the second died at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). SMN News understands that a COVID-19 patient passed away just after 3 pm on Thursday. Sources say the patient is a 47-year-old male had lived in Cole Bay where he operated a bar. 

 News learned that the fact the patient was not able to have visitors due to the restrictions in place, some staff members at SMMC were visibly shaken Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister and Chair of EOC, Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, instructed all schools on the island to be closed to students and the general public as of March 18, 2020.
As a result of the closure, most schools turned over to digital/online educational platforms to continue the learning process for their students Read more

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Pm Jacobs Fights Off Tears Speaking About First Suspected Covid-19 Death

PM Jacobs during Wednesdays briefing.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs choked up and visibly fought off tears as she spoke about the first suspected coronavirus COVID-19 death recorded in the country on Tuesday.

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Pfp And Sarah Walk Out Of Virtual Parliament Meeting

PHILIPSBURG--The virtual public meeting on the airports reconstruction, finances and chief financial officer (CFO) on Wednesday ended prematurely when Members of Parliament (MPs) Sarah Wescot-Williams of United Democrats (UD), Read more

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Panneflek Prepared For The Road Ahead

Minister Richard Panneflek

~ Says, Lets combat COVID-19 together ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek says he is prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.In a press release on Wednesday Panneflek expressed his sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of St Read more

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Meeting On Stimulus Package Off, Mps To Send Questions In Writing

PHILIPSBURG--The virtual parliamentary session on the stimulus package scheduled for 1:00pm on Wednesday was not held after faction leaders agreed that questions on the subject will be sent in writing to Finance Minister Ardwell Irion, Chairperson of Parliament Read more

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