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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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Peterson Asks Wever About Land And Building Permits

Raeyhon Peterson

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raey Read more

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2GB FREE data with the purchase of show tickets

PHILIPSBURG:--- 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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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 28, 2020

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today:6:18 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:32 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively drier atmosphere has settled over the local region, limiting chances for significant precipitation Read more

Coronavirus Affecting Number Plate Delivery

Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus disease COVID-19 is affecting the delivery of the 2020 number plates which are coming from China, Finance Minister Ardwell Irion said Read more

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Nature Foundation Urges Parliament To Approve Ban On Single-Use Plastic

Plastic bottles on the beach.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Nature Foundation has called on Parliament to pass the legislation proposed by Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams that would ban single-use plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam.

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Parliament Approves Anna RichardsonS Credentials

Anna Richardson

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday approved the credentials of Anna Richardson and admitted her as an MP during a publi Read more

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Jacobs Would Like Formation Process Done By End Of Week

Formateur Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Formateur Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that she would like the formation process for the new Council of Ministers finalised by the end of this week.

She said on Wednesday that she has not yet finalised the formation report and the process has not been completed.

Governor Eugene Holiday had requested that Jacobs present him the final report of the formation process by Sunday, February 23 Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) February 27, 2020

WEATHER:

This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today:6:17 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:33 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to northeasterly with a gentle to gentle breeze of 08 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A tight pressure gradient is producing a slight increase in winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, February 24, 2020, the President of Parliament, Mr. Rolando Brison met with Member of the European Parliament, Ms. Samira Rafaela and Members of the Second Chamber, Mr. Rob Jetten and Ms. Antje Diertens, all from the Dutch D66 party.

During this meeting Member of the European Parliament, Ms. Rafaela adequately expressed the importance of learning and understanding the current situation on the island of Sint Maarten and gaining clear insight as to what is important to the people Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the recent working visit of District Governor Denise Forrest, the Sint. Maarten Lions Club named Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs as an honorary member of the club. The official pinning of the special distinction was done when District 60Bs District Governor Lion Denise Forrest visited the Prime Ministers Office as is customary when a District Governor visits clubs in various countries and islands Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Kicks-Off Annual Hurricane Expo 2020 Planning

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maaren – Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held a meeting with the internal lead organizers of the Annual Hurricane Expo. The objective was to discuss how government should approach and adjust this years Hurricane Expo. As well as to ensure that the planning of the Hurricane Expo starts early in 2020.

A proposal brought forth by one of the consistent yearly supporters of the event, Kooyman, was another aspect of importance discussed in the meeting Read more

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Island Gems Helps Dorcas Foundation

ZAGERSGUT- Dorcas Foundation is the latest recipient of assistance from the all-women Island Gems Charity Foundation. Dorcas provides cooked food several days a week to shut-ins and others for whom accessing a warm healthy meal is a challenge.

Island Gems, as it has done in the past, gave Dorcas US $500 worth of food supplies to aid the continuing food programme. Island Gems member Jody Rosen and Dorcas Director of Activities Mavlet Gordon worked together to acquire all the ingredients possible with the monetary allocation. They left the food distributor with a lot of raw material that will become healthy meals Read more