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Coci Meets With Vsa Minister On Employment Policy Changes

VSA Minister Pamela Gordon-Carty (fourth left) and COCI President Benjamin Ortega (fifth left) with COCI board members and VSA Ministry officials.

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Chamber Has Fruitful Meeting With Minister Of Vsa Regarding Changes To Labour Employment Policy

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Board recently had a very fruitful meeting with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Pamela Gordon Carty regarding Ministry VSAs change in the labour policy to reduce unemployment on St. Maarten.

The Chamber recently sent a letter to the Minister where it says it has taken note of various articles in the media in particular business associations that have expressed their discontent with the aforementioned policy Read more

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Jacobs: Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission From Couple At Airport Was Very, Very Low

MARIGOTPrime Minister Silveria Jacobs speaking at Monday evenings joint press conference sought to reassure the public by explaining that the two French nationals who were stopped at Princess Juliana International on February 28, after the alert came from St. Barths authorities, displayed no signs at all of Covid-19 and therefore risk of Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 04, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High:30C / 86F Forecast Low:23C / 73F

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

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A weak Atlantic high pressure system will continue to support a stable atmosphere across the local area Read more

St. Maarten Academy Psve Hosts Its First Dutch Village

A student engages in conversation with a vendor at the Taaldorp.

Minister Irion interacts with a student during his interview with a vendor.

EBENEZER--St. Maarten Academy PSVE hosted its first-ever Taaldorp (Dutch Village) organised by its Dutch Department on Thursday, February 27.

Doran: Time Has Run Out On Cfatf Recommendations

Justice Minister Egbert Doran (second right) answering MPs questions on CFATFs recommendations and other related laws on Wednesday, February 26.

MPs listening to Justice Minister Egbert Dorans answers on Wednesday, February 26.

PHILIPSBURG--Time has run out to implement the recommendations of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), said Justice Minister Egbert Doran at last weeks meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament.

He said this in response to Members of Parliament (MPs) questioning the urgency and timeline necessary to comply with the recommendations and other related laws during a previous meeting of the Central Committee.

This meeting was a continuation of the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 18.

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams of United Democrats (UD) asked during the previous meeting whether St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) Board recently had a very fruitful meeting with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Pamela Gordon Carty regarding Ministry VSAs change in the labor policy to reduce unemployment on St. Maarten.
The Chamber recently sent a letter to the Minister where it says it has taken note of various articles in the media in particular business associations that have expressed their discontent with the aforementioned policy Read more

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Mcsood: Spend 90% Of The Time Thinking About Solutions

From left are: Managing Director of the Motorworld Group Tariq Amjad; Founder of Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency Ife Badejo and Chairman of the Motorworld Group Imran McSood Amjad and CEO of the Motorworld Group Rena Amjad.

Mentors and entrepreneurs at PWR 2020@Motorworld on February 27.

COLE BAY--Chairman of the Motorworld Group of Companies Imran McSood Amjad underscored the importance of having a solution-focussed mindset to be successful in business during the Produce W Read more

Jacobs Launches Policy Platform

PM Silveria Jacobs (at podium) speaking at the launch.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs launched a Policy Platform within the public administration recently.

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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.

SYNOPSIS:

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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