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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 25, 2020

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively drier and stable air mass is settling over the region resulting in mainly fair weather Read more

Smmc Staff Receive Free Phone Credits From Telem Group For Helping To Keep The Sxm Community Safe

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – TelEm Group is demonstrating its appreciation to 420 workers at the St. Maarten Medical Center, many of whom are on the front line when it comes to protecting the island from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The token of appreciation came in the form of free mobile credits for staff who are TelEm Group mobile customers and free sim cards with the same amount of credit for SMMC staff who are not currently TelEm Group customers.

TelEm Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Mr, Michiel Parent delivered the package of credits to SMMC Head, Human Resources, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  TelEm Group is demonstrating its appreciation to 420 workers at the St. Maarten Medical Center, many of whom are on the front line when it comes to protecting the island from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The token of appreciation came in the form of free mobile credits for staff who are TelEm Group mobile customers and free sim cards with the same amount of credit for SMMC staff who are not currently TelEm Group customers.

TelEm Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Mr, Michiel Parent delivered the package of credits to SMMC Head, Human Resources, Mr Read more

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Peterson Still Awaiting Answers To Questions On Permits, Land

MP Raeyhon Peterson.

PHILIPSBURG--Party For Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson said on Monday that he is still awaiting answers to the questions he se Read more

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Gebe Otorgar Seis (6) Meses De Alivio

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los ministros Christopher Wever y Ardwell Irion se reuniern con la Junta Administrativa y la Junta Supervisora de Directores de NV GEBE el jueves 19 de marzo para discutir la el alivio financiero que otorgara la compaa a sus clientes en medio de la pandemia de COVID 19. La Junta Directiva realiz algunos pronsticos y modelos para verificar qu se puede ofrecer como alivio a sus clientes.

NV GEBE otorgar para los prximos seis meses, a partir del 1 de abril del 2020, una clusula fija de combustible de Naf Read more

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Gebe To Grant Six (6) Months Relief

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Ministers Christopher Wever and Ardwell Irion met with the Managing Board and Supervisory Board of Directors of NV GEBE on Thursday, March 19 to discuss the company granting a financial relief to its customers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. The Managing Board did some forecasting and modeling to verify what can be offered as relief to its customers.

NV GEBE will grant for the coming six months, starting as of April 1st, 2020 a fixed fuel clause of Naf Read more

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La Primera Ministra Jacobs Ofrece Una Visin General De Las Llegadas Del Fin De Semana De Residentes A Sint Maarten

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs dijo el domingo que el pas tiene dos casos confirmados positivos de coronavirus COVID-19, y ambos estn en autoaislamiento obligatorio en casa y se estn recuperando.

El primer caso confirmado positivo lleg a travs del Reino Unido-Miami a la Isla y el segundo era un estudiante que regresaba de Nueva York.
Durante el fin de semana Los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) recopilaron formularios que fueron llenados por pasajeros entrantes con residencia en Sint Maarten, y una descripcin general de la informacin
fue proporcionado el Lunes al Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC).

Estos fueron los ltimos vuelos en traer de vuelta a los residentes de Sint Maarten casa antes del cierre del espacio areo del pas el domingo a la medianoche para los pasajeros entrantes.
Estas son los resultados de las personas que tuvieron que registrarse con CPS.
Totales a partir de: 20 de marzo al 23 de marzo
Auto-en cuarentena 42 322
Autoaislamiento 40 57
Casos sospechosos 13 22
Positivo 1 2
Negativo 9 12
Pendiente 3 8
Los nmeros del viernes 20 de marzo eran a hasta las 8:00 p.m Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Sunday that the country has two confirmed positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and both are in mandatory self-isolation at home and are recovering.

The first confirmed positive case came via the UK-Miami to the island and the second was a student returning from New York.

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) over the weekend collected forms that were filled in by incoming passengers with residency on Sint Maarten, and an overview of the information was provided to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday.

These were the last flights to bring Sint Maarten residents back home before the closure of the countrys airspace on Sunday midnight for incoming passengers.

These persons had to register with CPS and as such have done so.

Totals as of March 20 March 23
Self-quarantined 42 322
Self-isolation 40 57
Suspected cases 13 22
Positive 1 2
Negative 9 12
Pending 3 8

The numbers on Friday, March 20 were as of 8.00 pm and by March 23 increased to final totals up to that day Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Provides Overview Of Weekend Arrivals Of Sint Maarten Residents Who Returned Home

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Sunday that the country has two confirmed positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and both are in mandatory self-isolation at home and are recovering.

The first confirmed positive case came via the UK-Miami to the island and the second was a student returning from New York Read more

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Damaseau Repeats Call For United Congress On 372Nd Treaty Of Concordia Anniversary

First Vice-President of the Collectivit Valrie Damaseau.

MARIGOT--First Vice President of the Collectivit Valrie Damaseau, in her address for the 372nd anniversary of the Treaty of Concordia, echoed President Daniel Gibbs desire to have a United Congress French and Dutch, calling it a must for the island, given the challenges both sides Read more

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Update: Gebe To Grant 6-Month Relief, No Disconnections For Time Being

Ardwell Irion

PHILIPSBURG--In an effort to alleviate the burden on households and businesses in the midst of the global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic crisis, water and electricity company GEBE will be granting consumers across the board a six-month relief in the form of a lower fuel clause, which can result in lower bills. Th Read more

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Pm Jacobs: 22 Suspected Cases And 322 Quarantined As Of March 23, 2020

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Sunday that the country has two confirmed positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and both are in mandatory self-isolation at home and are recovering.

The first confirmed positive case came via the UK-Miami to the island and the second was a student returning from New York.

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) over the weekend collected forms that were filled in by incoming passengers with residency on Sint Maarten, and an overview of the information was provided to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday.

These were the last flights to bring Sint Maarten residents back home before the closure of the countrys airspace on Sunday midnight for incoming passengers.

These persons had to register with CPS and as such have done so.

Totals as of: March 20 March 23

Self-quarantined 42 322

Self-isolation 40 57

Suspected cases 13 22

Positive 1 2

Negative 9 12

Pending 3 8

The numbers on Friday, March 20 were as of 8.00pm and by March 23 increased to final totals up to that day Read more

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Primer Ministro Jacobs: 22 Casos Sospechosos Y 322 En Cuarentena Al 23 De Marzo De 2020

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs dijo el domingo que el pas tiene dos casos positivos confirmados de coronavirus COVID-19, y ambos se encuentran en un autoaislamiento obligatorio en casa y se estn recuperando.

El primer caso positivo confirmado lleg a travs del Reino Unido – Miami a la isla y el segundo fue un estudiante que regresaba de Nueva York.

Los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) durante el fin de semana recopilaron formularios que fueron llenados por los pasajeros entrantes con residencia en Sint Maarten, y el lunes se proporcion una descripcin general de la informacin al Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC).

Estos fueron los ltimos vuelos que llevaron a los residentes de Sint Maarten a casa antes del cierre del espacio areo del pas el domingo a la medianoche para los pasajeros que llegan Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of St. Maarten on Monday became the first Parliament body in the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to digitally vote on a law. President of Parliament MP Rolando Brison (UP) chaired the historic meeting on Monday which focused on an amendment to the UTS shares sales initiative law which he initiated last year.
With all MPs adhering to social distancing directives in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Parliament meetings will now be held via video/remote conferencing until further notice Read more

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St. Maarten Parliament First To Pass A Law Via Remote Meeting

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Parliament of St. Maarten on Monday became the first Parliament body in the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to digitally vote on a law. President of Parliament MP Rolando Brison (UP) chaired the historic meeting on Monday which focused on an amendment to the
UTS shares sales initiative law which he initiated last year.

With all MPs adhering to social distancing directives in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Parliament meetings will now be held via video/remote conferencing until further notice Read more

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Gebe To Grant Relief To Its Customers Due To Covid-19 Pandemic.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Ministers Christopher Wever and Ardwell Irion met with the Managing Board and Supervisory Board of Directors of NV GEBE on Thursday, March 19 to discuss the company granting financial relief to its customers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. The Managing Board did some forecasting and modeling to verify what can be offered as a relief to its customers.

NV GEBE will grant for the coming six months, starting as of April 1st, 2020 a fixed fuel clause of Naf Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, March 23, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) March 24, 2020

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 AM TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH

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

Forecast High:29C / 84F Forecast Low:23C / 73F

Sunset Today:6:24 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:13 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 21 mph, and occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

The atmosphere across the region will remain sufficiently moist and unstable, generating isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

Telem Group Permite Que El 50% De Los Empleados Trabajen Desde La Casa

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – TelEm Group dice que a partir de hoy, (lunes) el personal trabajar un sistema de turno dividido con el 50% de los empleados trabajando desde casa y el 50% restante para
trabajar en las oficinas de la empresa y en varios lugares.

La gerencia inform la semana pasada al sindicato y empleados de SMCU sobre el nuevo acuerdo de trabajo para proteger a los empleados, sus familias y clientes del Coronavirus (COVID-19). Sigue una decisin anterior de la gerencia del Grupo TelEm de ajustar el horario comercial al pblico hasta nuevo aviso para que menos personas puedan visitar las ubicaciones de la empresa todos los das.

El CEO del Grupo TelEm, Sr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---   TelEm Group says starting today, (Monday) personnel will be working a split-shift system with 50% of employees working from home and 50% remaining to work in the company offices and various locations.
Management informed the SMCU union and employees last week about the new working arrangement to protect employees, their families and customers from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It follows an earlier decision by TelEm Group management to adjust business opening hours to the public until further notice so that fewer persons can visit company locations each day.
TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more

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Telem Group Allowing 50% Of Employees To Work From Home Starting Today

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – TelEm Group says starting today, (Monday) personnel will be working a
split-shift system with 50% of employees working from home and 50% remaining to work in the company offices and various locations.

Management informed the SMCU union and employees last week about the new working arrangement to protect employees, their families and customers from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It follows an earlier decision by TelEm Group management to adjust business opening hours to the public until further notice so that fewer persons can visit company locations each day Read more

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Parliaments Of Curaao, St. Maarten Discuss Economic And Labour Stimulus

Rolando Brison

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison (UP) on Sunday said Dutch Chairman of Kingdom Affairs Jan Paternotte D66 has commi Read more

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Shta Makes Recommendations On Mitigating Covid-19 Effects

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) board has recommended several measures to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the Council of Ministers, Parliament and Governor Eugene Holiday regarding mitigating the effects of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on its members and their employees.

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 March 22, 2020

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs National Address on COVID-19 MARCH 22, 2020

People of St. Maarten, both here and abroad, I hereby address you, as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC (Emergency Operations Center), in an update for today Sunday, March 22nd, 2020, as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and Governments COVID-19 preparedness, prevention, mitigation and response measures.

Firstly, Saturday, March 21st, 2020, a strategic meeting held with ESF 5, including Police and Immigration The official request was sent to His Excellency Governor E.B Read more

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Military Assistance Requested, Essential Businesses To Close From 6Pm Mon.-Sat.

A Dutch marine is seen on patrol in Sint Maarten during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017.

PHILIPSBURG--An official request has been sent to Governor Eugene Holiday for military assistance for St. Maarten in advance of a coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Sunday.

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