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Factions Request Urgent Meeting On Govt. Response To Dutch Conditions

PHILIPSBURG--Party For Progress (PFP), United Democrats (UD) and United St. Maarten Party (US Party) have requested an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss governments response to the conditions laid down by the Kingdom government for financial assistance for St. Maarten to cover the cost of the St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday morning, May 18, 2020, the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson paid a visited the Philipsburg Police Headquarters.

The Minister, under the guidance of the chief Inspectors B. Gout and D. Baptist together with Head of Operations Glenda Pecht, got a firsthand opportunity to visit the police station in Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, May 18, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) May 19, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.

Forecast High:31C / 88F Forecast Low:27C / 81F

Sunset Today:6:40 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:5:38 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.

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A gentle to moderate wind flow will persist across the region due to a weak Atlantic high pressure system Read more

Up Board: Hearsay Trial Produces Hearsay Verdict

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United People (UP) party on Friday said that the hearsay trial of party founder Theo Heyliger resulted in a hearsay verdict, and hopes Heyliger’s legal team appeal the verdict forthwith. We are disappointed, but the fight is not over, the board said.

The board in its response to the verdict in the Larimar Case maintained its position that despite years of creating negative and false impressions about Heyliger, the prosecutors office did not present any physical evidence of wrong-doing.

Instead, the board said, what the prosecutor and now judge went with the “gospel word” of nefarious Dutch contractors and a middle man who was given a deal to testify against Heyliger as a crown witness.

This crown witness who orchestrated everything, the board said, received just 36 months Read more

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Theo Heyliger Is Found Guilty

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Former member of Parliament Theo Heyliger was found guilty of accepting bribes from Dutch consultant Ronald Maasdam at the courthouse in Philipsburg on Friday afternoon. He was also found guilty of laundering almost USD 4 million at the expense of the taxpayer.

He is sentenced to 60 months. Maasdam sentenced to 36 months.

The Prosecutors Office had demanded a prison sentence of six years and six months for Heyliger, who is one of the main suspects in the Larimar case about corruption in St 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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La Ministra De Justicia Juramenta La Asistencia Holandesa De Aplicacin De La Ley De Los Pases Bajos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Honorable Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson, dio la bienvenida y juramento en una serie de oficiales de Royal Marechaussee, oficiales de polica y marines holandeses reales que llegaron el 27 de abril del 2020 desde Holanda. y estarn aqu en St. Maarten hasta agosto del 2020. Todos haban sido chequeados por el COVID-19 antes de su partida de los Pases Bajos y nuevamente una vez que llegaron a Sint Maarten.

La solicitud de asistencia militar se realiz para garantizar que se mantenga el orden pblico y la seguridad pblica Read more

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Adjustments Made To Phased Reopening

TEATT Secretary General Miguel De Weever.

~ 6:00am to 8:00pm opening allowed from Phase 2 ~

PHILIPSBURG--Several adjustments have been made to the phased reopening plan of the country, with several businesses added and shifted within the reopening schedule.

Additionally, as of May 18, for Phase 2 of the reopening, businesses will be allowed to open from 6:00am to 8:00pm, from Mondays to Fridays. Businesses will continue to remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays to allow Collective Prevention Services (CPS) to conduct its community outreach programme to identify potential COVID-19 cases in the various districts.

Phase 2 reopening

Businesses added to the Phase 2 reopening schedule which goes into effect as of May 18 include dental services; taxis, which will be required to operate at 50 per cent capacity; horticulture establishments, such as flower and gift shops; and musical instrument, stationary and office supply stores such as dollar stores, so that children can have materials to work with should any school decide to reopen Read more

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Gendarmes Maintaining Controls On Cross-Border Travel, Two New Cases Confirmed.

~Dutch side COVID-19 patient admitted at LCF Hospital on Saturday.~

MARIGOT:--- The Prefecture of St. Martin and St. Barthelemy issued a press release on Sunday addressing the border controls that were lifted by the Dutch authorities even though there are still active COVID 19 cases on both sides of the island.
The press states that even though the French side began its deconfinement measures there is the resurgence of new cases, two of which were confirmed and another two probably cases, therefore, the Prefecture of Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthlemy is strengthening its call for utmost vigilance to avoid the resumption of the epidemic.
Based on the data thus far including the new case brings the cumulative numbers to 40 confirmed cases since the first case including two active cases and two that are hospitalized in the COVID-19 unit that are awaiting results.
A new case was confirmed yesterday (Saturday, May 16th) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of TEATT Ludmila de Weever reached out to various stakeholders in the past several weeks to create an Economic Recovery Group with the aim of achieving a sustainable economic recovery as St. Maarten and the world begin to ease shutdown measures amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The diverse group comprises both up-and-coming and established professionals from the private and public sectors 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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Council Of Ministers Agree To Cease Border Controls For St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten After deliberation in the Council of Ministers’ meeting on Friday, May 15, 2020, it was decided that based on the efforts of the government to properly contain the virus, leading to a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases on the both sides, as well as the bonds that exist between the people, it is no longer necessary to maintain the border controls and restrictions of movement between the two sides.

As of Sunday morning, which is a non-movement day, the Dutch Police Force will no longer control the internal borders of St Read more

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Up Board: Hearsay Trial Produces Hearsay Verdict

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United People (UP) party on Friday said that the hearsay trial of party founder Theo Heyliger resulted in a hearsay verdict, and hopes Heyliger’s legal team appeal the verdict
forthwith. We are disappointed, but the fight is not over, the board said.

The board in its response to the verdict in the Larimar Case maintained its position that despite years of creating negative and false impressions about Heyliger, the prosecutors office did not present any physical evidence of wrong-doing.

Instead, the board said, what the prosecutor and now judge went with the “gospel word” of nefarious Dutch contractors and a middle man who was given a deal to testify against Heyliger as a crown witness.

This crown witness who orchestrated everything, the board said, received just 36 months Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- After deliberation in the Council of Ministers' meeting on Friday, May 15, 2020, it was decided that based on the efforts of the government to properly contain the virus, leading to a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases on both sides, as well as the bonds that exist between the people, it is no longer necessary to maintain the border controls and restrictions of movement between the two sides.
As of Sunday morning, which is a non-movement day, the Dutch Police Force will no longer control the internal borders of St Read more

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Jacobs Calls Conditions For Dutch Financial Aid Indecent Proposal

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--An indecent proposal and a take it or leave it, offer, were among the terms used by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to descr Read more

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Update 2: Theo Gets Five Years For Taking Bribes And Money-Laundering

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger (right) and his wife current MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten outside the Belair Community Centre during the start of the weeklong hearings in the Larimar investigation on March 9 Read more

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Update1: Theo Gets Five Years For Taking Bribes And Money Laundering

~ All Larimar suspects found guilty ~

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger was found guilty of accepting bribes from Dutch consultant Ronald Maasdam and former director of construction company Windward Roads Janhendrik Boekaar, on Friday afternoon.

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Up Board: Hearsay Trial Produces Hearsay Verdict

PHILIPSBURG--The board of the United People (UP) party on Friday aid that the hearsay trial of party founder Theo Heyliger resulted in a hearsay verdict, and hopes Heyliger's legal team appeals the verdict forthwith. We are disappointed, but the fight is not over, the board said in a press release issued Friday afternoon.

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Theo Guilty Of Taking Bribes, Money Laundering, Gets 60 Months.

BREAKING NEWS: Former member of Parliament Theo Heyliger was found guilty of accepting bribes from Dutch consultant Ronald Maasdam at the courthouse in Philipsburg on Friday afternoon. He was also found guilty of laundering almost USD 4 million at the expense of the taxpayer.

He is sentenced to 60 months. Maasdam sentenced to 36 Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, May 15, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) May 16, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few passing showers possible.

Forecast High:31C / 88F Forecast Low:26C / 79F

Sunset Today:6:38 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:5:39 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region and provide gentle to moderate winds Read more

Heyliger Convicted For 5 Years, All Suspects Found Guilty In Larimar Case.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The former Leader of the United Peoples Party and MP Theodore Heyliger was found guilty as charged in the Larimar case. Heyliger was sentenced to 5 years of prison time. The court found Heyliger guilty of accepting bribes from Ronald Maasdam who was a consultant on St Read more

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Richardson Speaks To Correctional Officers About Their Grievances

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (right, at head of table) speaking with correctional officers of the Pointe Blanche prison.

PHILIPSBURG--Justice Minister Anna Richardson met with correctional officers and other staff of the Pointe Blanche prison on Wednesday, May 13, to discuss their challenges and grievances Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The French and Dutch Governments are currently having some issues with the border controls and who are allowed to cross the French and Dutch border announced Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Friday. Jacobs said that the French Prefet Sylvie Feucher (State Government) seems to be fearful because the Dutch side has more active cases on their sides while the French only has one active case.

Jacobs said that the Dutch side did extensive community testing and they have been open and transparent with the results Read more

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria JacobsUpdates On Covid-19 Developments May 14, 2020

Prime Minister and Chair of theEmergency Operations Center (EOC)Silveria Jacobs hereby updates the general public fortoday, Thursday,May14, 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.

Based on the latest available data provided by Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Epidemiologist Eva Lista-de Weever, for today, May 14, 2020, as of 4:00 PM, there have been no new reported COVID-19 confirmed cases. The data does, however, show an increase of one more person in self-quarantine and two more persons in self-isolation. The number of persons with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 currently hospitalized at the Mobile Medical Pavilion has decreased to two patients Read more

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