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Businesses Violating Maximum Price Regulation Being Fined

An inspection in progress.

PHILIPSBURG--Businesses that are violating the maximum price control list announced by government are being fined, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) as well as TEATT Minister Melissa Arrindell-Doncher said in separate statements on Wednesday Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Interim Director Marinka Gumbs informed that Postal Services Sint Maarten (PSS) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments and has taken preventative measures internally to sensitize staff about the need to escalate hygiene practices both on the job and at home. Staff was also advised to ensure that they practice the necessary self-care regimens such as ample rest and physical activity as well as proper nutrition Read more

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Us $125.7M Loss Projected For Cruise, Stay-Over Tourism Due To Covid-19

Front Street was eerily quiet on Wednesday, as many businesses had closed their doors in adherence to the announcement by government that non-essential businesses should remain closed for a two-week period in an effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Some non-essential establishments were still open despite the order.

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Government Requests Additional Ventilators From The Netherlands

An employee of Hamilton Medical AG tests ventilators at a plant in Domat/Ems, Switzerland, March 18, 2020. (Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann).

PHILIPSBURG--Emergency Operations Center (EOC) chairperson Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said Government has put in a request for three additional ventilators from the Netherlands Read more

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Irion, Downes Urge Consumers To Use Guilders More, Dollars Less

Ardwell Irion.

~To help maintain foreign exchange reserves~

PHILIPSBURG--In an effort to maintain a healthy balance of the countrys foreign exchange reserves during the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Ardwell Irion and St Read more

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El Consejo De Ministros Se Rene Con Los Miembros De La Directiva De Winair Sobre Las Restricciones De Viaje

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El domingo 15 de marzo del 2020, la Primera Ministra y Presidenta del COE Silveria Jacobs se reuni con El Consejo de Ministros, y la directiva de transportista nacional Winair.

La Directiva dio una actualizacin sobre las restricciones de viaje impuestas por los gobiernos en ambos lados de la isla impactando su capacidad para llenar sus vuelos Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Winair Board Members Concerning Travel Restrictions

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs with the Council of Ministers met with the board of national carrier Winair. The board gave an update concerning how the travel restrictions imposed by Governments on both sides of the island have impacted their ability to fill their flights Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs with the Council of Ministers met with the board of national carrier Winair. The board gave an update concerning how the travel restrictions imposed by Governments on both sides of the island have impacted their ability to fill their flights. The recent closure of schools on both sides of the island has also had an impact on the scheduling of Winairs crew members Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 19, 2020

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

Forecast High:29C / 84F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to east-northeast with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Light to gentle winds will continue across the region due to a slack pressure gradient Read more

Finance Minister, Bankers: Use Guilders, Save Foreign Exchange

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten Residents and businesses on St. Maarten are called on to help keep the foreign exchange reserves ((United states dollars) in balance by turning to the countrys little used official currency – the Netherlands Antilles guilder.

The severe drop in tourism means no more US dollars coming in, Finance Minister Ardwell Irion announced at the press conference with the St Read more

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Dept. Of Culture Represents St. Maarten At The Unesco Cdema Workshop

Head of the Culture Department Clara Reyes presenting at the UNESCO CDEMA

Group photo of attendees at the UNESCO CDEMA workshop on Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean Culture Sector including Head of the Culture Department Clara Reyes and Policy Advisor Department of Culture Rodney Richardson.

PHILIPSBURG--The Department of Culture represented the Government of St. Maarten at the recently held UNESCO CDEMA workshop on Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean Culture Sector in Barbados from March 11 to 12.

Attending the workshop on behalf of the Government of St Read more

New Coronavirus Case On French Side, L.C. Fleming Hospital Adapts To Crisis

Louis Constant Fleming Hospital (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--The Prefecture and health agency ARS in its latest bulletin Tuesday disclosed the French side has one new confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 case. It is understood the patient is a female resident of St. Martin who is isolating at home. A test result is awaited Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Chair of the EOC Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced that all schools will be closed as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.
As of midnight Tuesday, March 17th only residents of St. Maarten/ St. Martin will be allowed entry to St. Maarten until March 22nd. Jacobs said that on Saturday International flights were banned by Tuesday that has been adjusted whereby Caribbean nationals are also not allowed to enter St Read more

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Jacobs Confirms St. MaartenS First Covid-19 Case

~Schools and non-essential services to close for 2 weeks~

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has confirmed the St. Maarten has recorded its first COVID-19 (coronavirus) case. This was stated in her national address held today, March 17.

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Witu Raises Some Concerns

MADAME ESTATE, Sint Maarten – While preparing this Press Release with the intention to reach out to our members (teaching and non teaching staff) at all schools to express our concerns to them as educators of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, WITU learned of the decision taken by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Ms. Silveria Jacobs to close all school on Dutch Sint Maarten as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 for the period of two weeks Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 18, 2020

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

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

Sunset Today:6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:18 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

Light to gentle winds will continue across the region due to a slack pressure gradient Read more

Sint Maarten Registra Su Primer Caso De Covid 19 / Todas Las Escuelas Cierran El Mircoles

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En un discurso nacional el martes, La Primera Ministra de Sint Maarten, la Honorable Silveria Jacobs, declar que Sint Maarten ha registrado su primer caso de COVID 19 confirmado.

Segn La Primera Ministra, quien tambin es la Presidenta del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia, la persona viaj recientemente al Reino Unido a travs de Miami Read more

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President Of The Witu Elshot-Aventurin Reacts On The Decision Of Government To Closed The School

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Press release from WITU: While preparing this Press Release with the intention to reach out to our members (teaching and non teaching staff) at all schools to express our concerns to them as educators of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, WITU learned of the decision taken by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Ms. Silveria Jacobs to close all school on Dutch Sint Maarten as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 for the period of two weeks.

Over the past days we have had a number of our members with questions and concerns and WITU regret not being included in meetings with the EOC to be able to provide our members with insights and recommendations or to come up with appropriate responses to the pandemic in education Read more

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Adjustment Of Parliamentary Operations To Mitigate Coronavirus

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of St. Maarten will be adjusting its operations in light of new measures related to mitigating the coronavirus effective immediately until further notice.
The following precautionary measures have been put in place to contribute to the safety and well-being of Members of Parliament, staff and visitors in light of the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Effective immediately the House of Parliament will be closed to the entire public. All scheduled school visits will be postponed until further notice.

Efforts are being made for all Parliamentary meetings to be conducted electronically, and to be broadcasted online Read more

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Environmental Ngos Submit Letter To Parliament In Support Of Plastic Ban

Nina Bijnsdorp (left) of Green Initiatives and Melanie Meijer zu Schlochtern (right) of St. Maarten Nature Foundation presenting a letter to Parliament in support of the single-use plastic ban. The draft law initiator MP Sarah Wescot-Williams was on hand to receive the letter.

PHILIPSBURG--Several local environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Monday submitted a letter to Members of Parliament (MPs) in support of the proposed law banning single-use plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam Read more

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Esf Coordinators To Advise Pm On School Closures Today

ESF coordinators are expected to provide advice to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on school closures and other relevant restrictions today. In photo: The emergency EOC meeting in progress on Monday. Story on page .

PHILIPSBURG--Emergency Support Function (ESF) coordinators are expected to provide advice to Prime Minister (PM Read more

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Jacobs: Economic Impact Of Covid-19 Can Be More Devastating Than Irma

PM Silveria Jacobs (standing) addressing MPs on Monday, with members of the EOC present.

Govt. developing economic stimulus plan

PHILIPSBURG--The government of St. Maarten is busy developing an economic stimulus plan to deal with the potential economic fallout from the coronavirus disease COVID-19, which is spreading r Read more

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Mps Raise Concerns, Pose Questions On Covid-19

MPs during Mondays meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday expressed concern about the coronavirus COVID-19 disease and posed a number of questions to Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, some of which were answered during the meeting.

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Heyliger-Marten: Covid-19 Must Be Fought ByPreventing Contagion And Economic Recovery

PHILIPSBURG “Perhaps the most crucial test in our lifetime is the Corona Virus and what we do now as a community matters more than ever,” said Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, Monday.

“We must band together and pool our resources, intellectually, medically and economically, as this will determine what remains of St Read more

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