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Mpc Students Say It Is Unfair To Have Exams With Inadequate Preparations

Milton Peters College.

~ Call for decision to be reconsidered ~

SOUTH REWARD--A large number of Milton Peters College (MPC) VWO 6 and HAVO 5 exam students said in a joint open letter to Education Minister Rodolphe Samuel that it is very unfair to demand that they prepare and follow through with school exams at the twe Read more

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Cost Cutting Measures Discussed With Unions.

Government awaiting further feedback from CCSU

PHILIPSBURG:---  On Wednesday, May 13th, the Council of Ministers met with the unions for a second time, to discuss the proposed cost-cutting measures for Government. Some of these suggestions directly influence Civil Servants, thus deeming it necessary to discuss these measures with the spokespersons of the Committee of Civil Servants Unions (CCSU). This was the second meeting held with the Unions to discuss cost-cutting measures. During the first meeting, Government made the following proposal:
cut its own salary by another 5% which is a total 20% cut
10% off salaries over NA 8,000
Cut of vacation pay 2020 off salaries over NA 4000
Also included in the proposal is freezing or postponement of bonuses etc.

None of the proposed cost-cutting measures would apply to anyone making under NA 4.000, -, which the Minister of Finance stressed in his opening remarks during the press briefing earlier that Wednesday Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, May 14, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) May 15, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy with a brief local shower possible.

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

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

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.

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A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Samuel Clarifies Status On Reopening Of Schools

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel provided clarity on the status of the reopening of schools for May 18.

What we (ECYS) are doing at this moment, at the final part of the school year is making it possible for those students who are finalising their exams to do so. Yes, you would rea Read more

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Police Force Implements First Phase In De-Escalation Plan

PHILIPSBURG--Justice Minister Anna Richardson said during the live virtual Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday that the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM has implemented the first phase in its post-COVID-19 de-escalation plan.

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Persons Stranded Abroad Urged To Register At Foreign Relations

PM Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday urged St. Maarten residents who are stranded abroad to register at St Read more

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Civil Servants Union Leaders Reject Cost Cutting Measures.

Civil servants union leaders reject cost-cutting measures Exactly one week ago the Council of Ministers started a discussion on cost-cutting measures which will affect civil servants. Why the COM wants to cut in salaries, vacation allowance, periodic increases, etc from civil servants? According to the honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs and the honorable Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, these cost-cutting measures are needed, because COVID 19 has affected the income of the government of Sint Maarten and from the Netherlands Read more

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Panneflek Signs Ministerial Regulation, Payroll Support Payment Starts By Mon.

VSA Minister Richard Panneflek

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Health, Labour and Social Affairs VSA Richard Panneflek on Wednesday affixed his signature to the ministeria Read more

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Civil Servants Salary Cuts Sparks Heavy Discussion With Unions And Com.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers are depending on the various unions to support them in the planned salary cuts for civil servants announced Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.
Minister Irion said that he is of the opinion that the meeting with Council of Ministers and unions went well even though the unions expressed concerns about the proposed salary cuts as they battle to keep the country afloat post COVID-19 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek signed off on the much needed Ministerial Decree that would authorize USZV to begin making the stimulus payout especially the long-awaited payroll support.
Minister Panneflek said in an invited comment to SMN News that he received the documents on Monday and he sent it off to Legal Affairs for perusal Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek signed off on the much needed Ministerial Decree that would authorize USZV to begin making the stimulus payout especially the long-awaited payroll support.
Minister Panneflek said in an invited comment to SMN News that he received the documents on Monday and he sent it off to Legal Affairs for perusal Read more

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Gibbs: Exiting Lockdown Does Not Mean Crisis Is Now Over

President of the Collectivit, Daniel Gibbs.

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs speaking at Mondays Facebook briefing cautioned that the gradual exit of lockdown on the F Read more

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Central Bank Responds To St. Maarten Mp, Says It Cannot Force Banks To Open

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Central Bank for Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has responded to United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, who in a letter dated April 21, urged CBCS to take a number of urgent actions to help ease the blow of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis in St. Maarten within two weeks of receiving his letter or make their positions available for persons who are willing to help the country.

In a response dated May 7, CBCS Interim President Jose Jardim said CBCS cannot force any commercial bank to open a bank account for an individual or a business Read more

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Panneflek: Nursing The World To Health

Philipsburg The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announces that today is International Nurses Day (IND), a day that celebrates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.  Ms. Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, and was the founder of modern nursing. She is famous for changing the way nurses were viewed, raising the standards for nurses and educating them Read more

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Coci Says To Send Concerns And Complaints About Ssrp & Four-Phase Economic Re-Opening Plan To The Chamber

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) The Government has put together the St. Maarten Stimulus and Relief Plan (SSRP) to deal with the fallout of the closing of the countrys borders and the lockdown since mid-March.

The objective of the SSRP according to the Government is to absorb the economic and social impact caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.  Businesses that are severely affected will need financial assistance and for those who risk losing their jobs, the creation of a social safety net is essential, the SSRP website says.

There is Direct Support for businesses and individuals who are impacted by the pandemic; Government Related Liquidity for the Government and Government owned entities; Additional Healthcare Expenses which is urgent support for healthcare needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Chamber has taken note of the published phases of the Economic Re-Opening Plan and would like the general public to know that the St Read more

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Cbcs Responds To Brison, Says It Cannot Force Banks To Open Accounts

CBCS Interim President Jose Jardim. Photo courtesy Antilliaans Dagblad.

PHILIPSBURG--The Central Bank for Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has responded to United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, who in a letter dated April 21, urged CBCS to take a number of urgent actions to help ease the blow of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis in St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Government has put together the St. Maarten Stimulus and Relief Plan (SSRP) to deal with the fallout of the closing of the countrys borders and the lockdown since mid-March.
The objective of the SSRP according to the Government is to absorb the economic and social impact caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Businesses that are severely affected will need financial assistance and for those who risk losing their jobs, the creation of a social safety net is essential, the SSRP website says.
There is Direct Support for businesses and individuals who are impacted by the pandemic; Government-Related Liquidity for the Government and Government-owned entities; Additional Healthcare Expenses which is urgent support for healthcare needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

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

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) May 13, 2020

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

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

Sunset Today:6:37 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:5:40 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph.

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The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a gentle to moderate wind flow during this forecast period Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announces that today is International Nurses Day (IND), a day that celebrates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Ms. Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, and was the founder of modern nursing. She is famous for changing the way nurses were viewed, raising the standards for nurses, and educating them Read more

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 Developments May 11, 2020

National Address

People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in anupdate for today, Monday,May11, 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.

I would like to take this time, one day post Mother’s Day, to wish each and every mother, mother figure and a person who makes an impact on our youth. Know that you are appreciated every day and that I’m very happy we had the opportunity yesterday, to relax and be put in the sunshine and receive our due as mothers Read more

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Education Ministry Adjusts Exam Measures For Students

Rodolphe Samuel.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has temporarily adjusted the 2020 exam measures in an effort to allow exam students the opportunity to obtain a diploma.

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No New Covid-19 Cases For Dutch Side In 13 Days

Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--As the curve continues to flatten in Dutch St. Maarten, the country has not recorded any new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in thirteen days, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Prime Minister Read more

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GREAT BAY:--- NAGICO Insurances will reopen to the public as of Wednesday; April 13, following the announcement by the Prime Minister and Head of EOC; Silveria Jacobs on Sunday, to reopen businesses on the island in strategically planned phases.
In a statement, NAGICO indicated that while the green light has been given, to reopen their office immediately, NAGICOs Management took the decision to officially re-open its doors to the public on Wednesday; May 13, to allow for certain health and safety measures to be fully implemented Read more

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 People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as PriPrime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs National Address on COVID-19 Developments May 11, 2020me Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in an update for today, Monday,May11, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St Read more

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