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PHILIPSBURG:--- Lions District Governor for the District 60B, Lion Denise Forrest PMJF recently audited the St. Maarten Lions Club in a special meeting at the Lions Den on Suckergarden Road.
During the meeting St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard introduced Lions members present and outlined the various sustainable projects that the club does for the year such as the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Lions Quest program and the ongoing support of both Leo Clubs.
The club president also outlined the many donations that it gives out which could only be done due to the fundraising efforts by members throughout the year, especially with the yearly Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, March 02, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) March 03, 2020

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

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:29 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East southeasterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

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A weak Atlantic high pressure ridge will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the local area Read more

Collectivit Holds Meeting To Implement Anti-Coronavirus Measures In The Schools

MARIGOT--In view of the world-wide spread of coronavirus and the health measures that are the responsibility of the French State and Collectivit of St. Martin, President Daniel Gibbs convened a meeting on Sunday to implement preventive measures within the Collectivit, schools and school refectories, effective from Monday, March 2.

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Dominicanos Display Festive Spirits With Annual Independence Parade

A motorcade precedes Sundays parade on W.J.A. Nisbeth Road.

Parade participants perform for the onlookers in their cultural wear.

PHILIPSBURG--Semana Dominicana Foundation hosted its annual Dominican Republic Independence Day Dominican Week Parade on Sunday, March 1.

Members of the Dominicano community paraded through Philipsburg in celebration of the 176th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic.

The day is officially recognised on February 27 to commemorate the nations declaration of independence Read more

Response To Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 On French Saint Martin

Population reminded to step-up with handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquettes

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in connection with two confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 on French Saint Martin.  These persons are currently in isolation at the Hospital on the French side and will remain there for 14-days according to the Prefecture.

The EOC chaired by the Prime Minister has been activated to continue with the preparedness, response and mitigation measures that need to be taken in connection with the coronavirus COVID-19 and will continue to function on a heightened level of awareness Read more

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Coci Becomes A Member Of The Caribbean Chamber Of Commerce Network

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) is now an official member of the Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) Network as of February 2020.

CARICHAM was officially launched on April 1, 2019. 

The Network of CARICHAM was established to promote cooperation and collaboration between its 19-members within the Caribbean Basin.  The grouping also seeks to improve the levels of trade and investment within the region and between the region and other trading partners Read more

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Turnaround Operations Of Braemar Cruise Ship Dis/Embarking Passengers Underway

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00pm.

This is a collaborative operation between Port St Read more

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Join Leaders on May 7th-8th, 2020 at Simpson Bay Conference Room

PHILIPSBURG:--- Nations around the world including St. Martin are experiencing negative disruption due to the dreaded Coronavirus that has been leading the headline news. Social media is abuzz with all types of tales surrounding the virus, as well as tips to protect oneself. What if instead of negative disruption, there was positive disruption to transform our lives, families, organizations, businesses, communities, and nations? What if we could positively disrupt our communities with even greater impact than the negative impact of the Coronavirus? Wouldnt this be amazing?

This is exactly the intent of Leadercast, the worlds largest one-day leadership event being hosted in St Read more

Update: Eoc Activated As Two Coronavirus Cases Test Positive On French Side

At the press conference Sunday were (from left) Collective Prevention Services head Eva Lista-De Weever; Dr. Samay Nadery from St. Maarten Medical Centre; Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs; Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Ministry Secretary-General Miguel De Weever; and St Read more

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Turnaround Operations Of Braemar Cruise Ship Dis/Embarking Passengers Underway

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00pm.

This is a collaborative operation between Port St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.
Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00 pm.
This is a collaborative operation between Port St. Maarten and SXM Airport in close consultation with the Department of Civil Aviation, Customs, Police and SXM Airport Operations Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) is now an official member of the Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) Network as of February 2020.
CARICHAM was officially launched on April 1, 2019.
The Network of CARICHAM was established to promote cooperation and collaboration between its 19-members within the Caribbean Basin. The grouping also seeks to improve the levels of trade and investment within the region and between the region and other trading partners Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- EOC was activated by the Government of St. Maarten since the two persons that are currently hospitalized at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital (LCF) and tested positive for the COVID-19 were on the Dutch side of the island.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said at a press conference on Sunday that the two passengers arrived on the island on February 21st, 2020 and were in transit to St Read more

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 PARIS/ MARIGOT:-- Residents on St. Martin should avoid shaking hands, kissing people when greeting them and also wash their hands constantly to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 says Dr. Jan Cedric Hansen who is a member of the Foundation des Catastrophes.
Dr. Hansen said at least 80% of persons infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) do not know they are infected and that these persons may just experience mild flu-like symptoms such as body aches, muscle pains, and fever, while there are some that will not have any symptoms Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Saturday morning the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19 Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Saturday morning the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19.  At the same time, those present in the meeting received an update from SXM Airport representative on their response in dealing with two French nationals who were classified as probable cases of coronavirus COVID-29 Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday morning Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19 Read more

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Sint Maarten Government And Stakeholders Meet To Ensure Public Safety, Security And Health Are Upheld

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, which is currently out at sea, has requested an emergency turn around operation at Port St. Maarten. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Current cruise passengers onboard the Braemar would disembark at Port St. Maarten and be transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) to depart the island on three chartered flights paid for by the cruise line.

Cruise passengers who are mainly from the United Kingdom – would arrive at SXM Airport on the three aforementioned chartered flights from La Romana, Dominican Republic and then would be transported to Port St Read more

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Telem Group Named Telcom Provider For St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 40 Th Edition

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – TelEm Group has been named the official telecommunications provider for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2020. The announcement was made Tuesday, during a sponsorship signing ceremony between the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, the organizers of the event, and TelEm Group CEO, Mr. Kendall Dupersoy.

TelEm Group and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club consider their relationship as more of a partnership than a sponsorship because of their shared goal to profile the Caribbeans premier sailing event internationally to the benefit of the island and its people, and St Read more

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French Couple Taken Off Airport After Being Flagged As Suspected Coronavirus Cases

Gendarmes and RFF paramedics talking to the couple suspected of showing coronavirus symptoms.

AIRPORT--A French married couple was stopped by French and Dutch authorities at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) because they were suspected of having symptoms of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. They were later transported to Louis Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) February 29, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:18 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Though a weak surface trough is moving through the region, the relatively low moisture levels in the atmosphere will limit significant shower activity Read more

Lions Club Names Pm As Honourary Member

Lions Club District Governor Denise Forrest (centre) pinning Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (second right) in the presence of Second Vice District Governor Claudio Buncamper (left), St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard (second left) and Past District Governor Maxime Larmonie (right).

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Passengers With Symptoms Of Corona Virus Was At Pjiae. (Updated)

Passengers are taken to LCF for further testing and possible treatment.

AIRPORT:--- A couple was at the Princess Juliana International Airport  on Friday where they were placed in isolation and  interviewed by the Marechaussee and Gendarmes because they are suspected of having symptoms of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) 
SMN News learned the couple arrived on St. Martin via a ferry boat on February 22nd and was staying on the French side of the island until today February 28th when they were expected to depart St Read more

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Telem Group Named Telecom Provider For The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

TelEm Group CEO Kendall Dupersoy pens an agreement with St. Maarten Yacht Clubs Regatta Foundation General Manager Michele Korteweg and TelEm Group CCO Michiel Parent, for the company to become the exclusive telecommunications provider for the prestigious annual event.

POND ISLAND--TelEm Group has been named the official telecommunications provider for the St Read more

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