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Eoc Meets To Debrief On The Passing Of Tropical Storm Ernesto

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) met at the Government Administration Building on Wednesday to debrief on the national response to the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

The meeting was chaired by the honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

Each Emergency Support Function (ESF) which makes up the essential core of the countrys national disaster system present for the meeting gave a presentation.

Fire Chief/Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson said that the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto tested all areas and levels of emergency response.

Richardson said the passing for the storm allowed the individual ESFs to fine tune their emergency response mechanisms in preparation for the next system.

The 10 ESFs are: ESF-1 NV GEBE (Water & Energy), ESF-2 Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP), ESF-3 Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (Public Works, Transport & Logistics), ESF-4 Fire Department, ESF-5 Police, ESF-6 Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, ESF-7 Department of Social Development (Evacuation, Shelters, Relief & Mass Care), ESF-8 Department of Communication, ESF-9 Governmental Affairs, and ESF-10 Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport (Airport, Port & Hotels).

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) which falls under the Fire Department (Ministry of General Affairs) headed by Fire Chief/Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, is appealing to all residents and businesses to remain vigilant and to maintain a state of readiness as the nation is now in the peak period of the hurricane season.

The remaining storm names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season are: Francine, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Milton, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie, and William.

The community is urged to learn more about hurricane hazards and how to prepare for a storm/hurricane strike by visiting the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your Hurricane Season Readiness Guide and Hurricane Tracking Chart.

Listen to the Government Radio station SXMGOV 107.9FM – for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 23rd August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24th August 2024 WEATHER:                                                              This afternoon: Hot, slightly hazy and breezy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Warm and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low:  29C / 84F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust is reducing visibility, air quality, and moisture levels across the region Read more

Governor Baly Starts Consultations As A Result Of 2024 Snap Election

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG On Tuesday August 20, 2024, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency A.G. Baly, LL.M. was informed by the chairperson of the Central Voting Bureau about the proceedings of the August 19, 2024 parliamentary elections. The Governor has also received the preliminary results of said parliamentary elections.

Based on the preliminary results, the Governor has commenced the consultations with various stakeholders to gather information on the process regarding the formation of a new government Read more

Caretaker Minister Of Justice Meets WithNewly Formed Customs Management Team

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Caretaker Minister of Justice, Lyndon Lewis, held a meeting with the newly appointed management team of the Customs Department. The meeting included Mr. Anthony Doran, who has resumed his position as Head of Customs, and Mr. Rogerrel Mauricia.

During this important meeting, Minister Lewis engaged with the new leadership to discuss the strategic direction and priorities for the Customs Department Read more

Launch Entrepreneurship Development Program

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten -The Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC)Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the first Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

The four-week EDP is designed to equip aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential business skills Read more

Sam: No Discussion Yet On Govt., Open To Dialogue

SUCKER GARDEN Leader of the Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) Franklin Meyers congratulates the leaders of all parties who gained seats in Mondays election. The people have spoken, and we respect their decision.

Addressing the numerous rumors circulating within our community about SAM being part of the upcoming government, Meyers wants to make it clear that no discussions have taken place between SAM and the current governing parties URSM, DP and PFP Read more

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club Congratulates Pdd Brenda Maynard, Dtm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —In Anaheim California, August 16, 2024 at the 100th year Anniversary of Toastmasters International Hall of fame Ceremony,PDD Brenda Maynard, DTM wasinducted into the Hall of Fame 2024as she received thisprestigious President Citation Award from Toastmasters International President Morag Mathieson during t Read more

Dog Owner Fined Naf 5,000 For Negligence After Pitbull Incident

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A dog owner was sentenced to pay a fine of NAf. 5,000 by the Court of First Instance today, Wednesday, following an incident involving his pitbulls that resulted in endangering the safety of people on his property.

The prosecution initially demanded a sentence that included conditional custody of three months in addition to the fine. However, the court settled on the financial penalty alone Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Sam To Form The Next Govt.

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), the Democratic Party (DP), Party for Progress (PFP) and Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) will form St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 22 August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 23 August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and Hot with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture associated with patches of low-level clouds moving across the local region will account for brief passing showers Read more

Entrepreneurship Development Program Launched By Sedc

Dr. Ann Marlin-Evans conducting the training at the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) Foundation has launched the first Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

  The four-week EDP is designed to equip aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential business skills Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL:  Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd August 2024 WEATHER:This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times and breezy with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph with occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave continues to drift across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 20th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) 21st August 2024 WEATHER:This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon, through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph. SYNOPSIS: Low-level moisture in advance of a weak wave will increase during this forecast period this will result the increased chances for showers across the local area Read more

Minister Jansen-Webster Rescues Drug Rehab Centre From Eviction

Key to Freedom Foundation focuses on drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

PHILIPSBURG--Key to Freedom Foundation, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in St Maarten, is able to keep a roof over its head and continue serving its clients thanks to the intervention of Minister of P Read more

Ursm, Dp Go To 3 Seats, Na, Up, Now All Lose One

 ~ New party SAM gets one ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have increased their seat total from two to t Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 19th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th August 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers possible. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 15 mph. SYNOPSIS: Moisture trailing a tropical wave may cause brief isolated showers across the local area Read more

Starting Live @ 7:00Pm: Ursm Virtual Public Rally

URSM Virtual Public Rally

100 Days in Office, 100 Reasons to Keep her in Government.
MinisterVeronica Jansen- Webster marked her 100 days since she took office as your Minister of VSA/ Deputy Prime Minister & Former Acting Minister of VROMI.

For each of these 100 days, there are 100 reasons to keep moving forward, to continue the work, and to ensure that every citizen feels the positive impacts Read more

Death Announcement: Mr. Dennis Augustin James, Also Known As Den-Den

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

We regret to announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, brother,
uncle and cousin:

Mr. Dennis Augustin JAMES, also known as Den-Den
born in Curacao on August 22 nd , 1957 and passed away on Friday, August
16 th , 2024 in Anguilla at the age of 66 years

Left to mourn:
His children: – Jason Augustin James
– Kevin Dexter James
– Richelline James

His grand-children:

– Kimora Duchene
– Cymphonique Bellechasse
– Jeremiah Arrindell James
– Avielle Conquet James

His brothers: – Franklin James & family in Curacao
– Robert James & family in Sint Maarten
– Reginald James & family in Sint Maarten
His sisters: – Gladice Simmon-James & family in New York
– Veronica Gumbs-James & family in Anguilla
– Marjorie Barry-James & family in Curacao

All his nephews, nieces, cousins, sisters-in laws, godchildren and friends too
numerous to mention.

He was related and acquainted to the families James, Peters, Simmon, Gumbs,
Barry, Salomons, Wilson, Jacobs, Clarke, Thomas, Laveist, Maccow,
Cannegieter, Kruythoff, Halman, Illidge, Vlaun, Arnell, Nisbeth, Bell, Brown,
Duchene, Bellechasse, Arrindell, Conquet, Richardson, Haddocks, Sherwood,
Smith, Delvalle, Holguin Diaz, Martina, and many others too numerous to
mention.

Funeral arrangement will be announced on a later date.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away
May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

The post DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 16th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: An approaching tropical wave will increase the probability of showers across the local area during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

Port St. Maarten Forecasts Over 1.5 Million Cruise Tourists In 2025

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) with Michele Paige, CEO of Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.

 PHILIPSBURG--Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) anticipates a significant increase in cruise tourism, projecting that over 1.5 million cruise passengers will visit the island in 2025 Read more

Mp Emmanuel: Ennia Debacle Turning Out To Be Financial Genocide Upon St. Maarten

~ Questions why BES, Suriname linked to St. Maarten ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a scathing rebuke, Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday accused the former National Alliance government and the Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) of committing financial genocide by burdening the people of St. Maarten with the disastrous Ennia bailout agreement. Emmanuel’s remarks followed revelations made by Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs, exposing hidden terms that would further drain St Read more

Mp Gumbs Submits Draft Financial Legislation To Minister Finance

Manifesto Dealbreaker Point Met

PHILISPBURG Party for Progress member of Parliament Melissa Gumbs submitted draft legislation to the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, on Thursday, 15 August 2024 Read more

The Much-Needed Justice Academy For Country Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As the new school year begins, marking the reopening of schools across Sint Maarten after the summer break, I, Paco Isenia, candidate #14 for the upcoming parliamentary elections on August 19th 2024 under the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM), emphasize the critical importance of education for all students Read more

Ryan James Pushes For Support On A Pensioner Allowance

Candidate # 6 on the N.O.W. party Ryan James continues to advocate for seniors and press home that their well-being is of utmost importance and that begins with an additional government allowance.

Many seniors I have spoken with believe that the pension allowance does not meet their needs, and they struggle to make ends meet. Consequently, they desire an increase of their old age pension.

He went on to outline some key points to consider regarding the potential benefits of this approach:

Potential Benefits

An increase of the old age pension would directly increase the amount of money available to retirees, enhancing their purchasing power and helping them cover living expenses, healthcare costs, and other needs. Many seniors live on fixed incomes and struggle to make ends meet Read more