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Gendarme Seriously Injured In The Leg After Being Hit By A Scooter.

MARIGOT:--- Early Tuesday evening, the Gendarmes carried out a CODAF operation in the Sandy Ground area. As part of this operation, a detour was set up on the public highway. "A scooter arrived and did not respect the detour. As such the scooter rider hit the Gendarme in the leg causing him serious injuries.
The gendarme sustained injuries to his lower limbs. He was treated by the emergency services and transported to Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.

"Even though seriously injured, the prognosis is not life-threatening, said the public prosecutor Read more

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MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

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MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

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~Victim evacuated to Guadeloupe, while suspect in Garde a Vue~

MARIGOT:--- The Gendarmerie has reported that on Monday night just before midnight there was a stabbing involving two men.
The incident took place at the Cadisco Gas Station in the vicinity of Howell Center in Marigot.
According to the Gendarmerie, the two men were arguing when one of them ended up striking the other several times with a knife in the area of the abdomen.
The Gendarmerie said while the officers were on the spot, they received valuable information on the suspect and where he could be found Read more

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~Calls issued to rename Waterfront in the name of longest serving Mayor of Saint Martin. ~

MARIGOT: ---Persons from all walks of life throughout the community of Saint Martin and dignitaries from Sint Martin, Anguilla, St. Barths, and Guadeloupe gathered at the waterfront in Marigot on Friday to pay their last respects to Mayor Albert Fleming who passed away on June 28th, 2023, at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
The late Mayor Fleming was described as a patriot, a man for his people, simple and humble, and a man who cared for his family and that of his community Read more

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MARIGOT:--- Former Mayor Albert Fleming passed away on Wednesday at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
A close family member of Fleming confirmed to SMN News that he passed today after being flown back from Guadeloupe.
According to the relative the former Mayor suffered a heart attack on Monday and was flown to Guadeloupe for further medical treatment Read more

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Exclusive: Woman Severely Injured After Falling At L Esperance Airport. (Updated)

~ Says management is yet to take financial responsibility for the injuries she sustained. ~

MARIGOT: --- A passenger who went to the L Esperance Airport in Grand Case said she was severely injured when she went to the Grand Case Airport on March 3rd, 2023, to purchase a ticket from one of the airlines there.
The woman identified as Janine Prescod said that on the day in question, someone mopped the floor and did not place up any signage to say the floor was wet, she explained that she proceeded to walk out of the airport when she slipped on the wet tile and sprawled on the floor Read more

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~Attorney Brenda Brooks was elected president of the board.~

Cole Bay:--- A sizeable crowd turned out to the URSM's first congress held on Sunday afternoon at the Tropicana Ball Room in Cole Bay. Attorney at law Brenda Brooks was elected president of the URSM board while the other elected board members are Veronica Webster Jensen, Josianne Artsen-Fleming, Stuart Johnson and ---
The elected leader of the URSM is its founder Dr Read more

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DUTCH QUARTER:--- A man is now in serious, but stable condition after he was shot by an unknown assailant in Dutch Quarter. The French national is being treated at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.

Police dispatch was notified about the victim after he showed up at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

When questioned by Police at SMMC, the victim said he was dropped off by a friend at the medical center.

Information from this apparent shooting incident is not very clear Read more

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~ Jimmy Gumbs recognized by State Services.~

MARIGOT:--- President Louis Mussington honored three persons on Thursday during the Bastille Day celebration for their exceptional services to their community and the people of Saint Martin.
Those honored are Francis Gibbs a Saint Martiner who has been working for the Collectivity for the past 25 years Read more

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~President elect acted emotionally when he was declared President of the COM, Gibbs presented a list to form the executive council.~

MARIGOT:---Leader of the Rassemblement Saint Martin and Alternative Loui Mussington that merged for the March 27th, 2022 run-off territorial election was elected unanimously as the President of the Collectivity of Saint Martin on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at the installation (swearing-in) ceremony.

When the announcement was made that all twenty-three members of the incoming council voted in favor of Mussington as the President-elect he reacted emotionally as he did not expect the opposition members of the council to support him as the newly elected president of the council Read more

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~ President-Elect Loui Mussington began his political career at age 16~

~RSMA 16 seats, TEAM Gibbs 5 seats, Generation Hope 2 seats~

MARIGOT:--- Generation Hope, Saint Martin Avec Vous, and Avenir Saint-Martin received a huge sanction on Sunday when voters went to the polls in the run-off of the election of the Territorial Council.
Based on the results the two latter parties did not give Generation Hope, not one vote in fact Hope lost votes from the first round held on Sunday, March 20.
Voters on Saint Martin gave a clear indication as to who they wanted to manage their affairs in the first round even though the lead was narrow, yet Generation Hope, Saint Martin Avec Vous, and Avenir Saint Martin find themselves attending a meeting organized by former President of the Collectivity Louis Constant Fleming who wanted to put together an alliance to beat RSM and TEAM GIBBS 2022 Read more

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Health Pass Requirements Goes Into Effect On Friday.

MARIGOT:--- The improvement in the health situation seen over the last few weeks in Saint-Martin still requires special attention as 4 people are being hospitalized at Louis Constant Fleming hospital In addition, the low rate of immunization of the population requires maintaining measures to combat the spread of the virus. Indeed, the risk of developing a serious form remains very present and the health system cannot cope alone, with a wave of contamination.
In order to prepare the 2021/2022 tourism season with a satisfactory level of health security, the Prefect of Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Martin, after consultation with the Community of Saint-Martin and the socio-professionals (Tourism Club, CCISM, Metimer, MEDEF), has decided to set up the health pass in Saint-Martin Read more

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Three Injured In Club Xo Shooting, Investigation Ongoing.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Three people are nursing bullet wounds after near midnight shooting inside of Club XO on Airport Road. The victims are in hospital on both sides of the island and the suspect(s) is sought by police.

At approximately 11:30 pm, Police Central Dispatch received multiple reports about a shooting at a nightclub in Simpson Bay. Several patrols and paramedics were dispatched to the scene where they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds to her arm and upper body. She was treated at the scene and then rushed to Sint Maarten Medical Center Read more

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Covid-19 Curfew Extended Until Friday, August 27, 2021.

MARIGOT:-- Latest data from Public Health France shows a trend towards stabilizing the number of COVID-19 cases in the northern islands, at a very high rate. The health situation remains strained with 251 new cases in Saint-Martin and 67 cases in Saint-Barthlemy for the week of August 9, 2021.
Accordingly, starting this Saturday, August 21, 2021, the curfew underway from 8 pm to 3 am, is extended until Friday, August 27, 2021, am, for Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Martin, in accordance with the prefectural decree of 20 August 2021.
After 8 pm home deliveries however are allowed again.
As a reminder, since Monday, August 16, 2021, people wishing to get vaccinated can go to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital in Concordia, preferably by making an appointment on the Health website Read more

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Curfew On Saint Martin Moves Up To 8Pm To 5Am As Of Friday August 13Th

MARIGOT:--- The Prefet of Saint Martin Serge Gouteyron announced on Thursday afternoon at a press conference that he has taken the decision to move up the curfew from 10 pm to 8 pm as of Friday, August 13th 2021.
Gouteyron said the reason he is tightening up is because of the strain placed on the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital Read more

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Breaking News:--- Curfew On Saint Martin Moves Up To 8Pm To 5Am As Of Friday August 13Th

MARIGOT:--- The Prefet of Saint Martin Serge Gouteyron announced on Thursday afternoon at a press conference that he has taken the decision to move up the curfew from 10 pm to 8 pm as of Friday, August 13th 2021.
Gouteyron said the reason he is tightening up is because of the strain placed on the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital Read more

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~ MOI signed with business owners, new protocols for nightclubs, casinos, and other nightlife.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Businesses will start closing their doors as of 11 pm as of Monday, August 9th, 2021, due to the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases announced Minister of VSA Omar Ottley.
Ottley held a meeting on Thursday with the owners of nightlife, clubs, business owners, beach bar owners, directors, and managers, where a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) was signed Read more

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Strengthening Measures In The Fight Against Covid-19 On St. Martin.

~ Curfew implemented as of August 5th.~

MARIGOT:--- Latest data from Public Health France shows a sharp increase in COVID positive cases in Saint Martin (138 during the week of July 26 to August 1 vs. 63 the previous week ). Louis Constant Fleming hospital still hosts a large number of patients, with 13 people as of August 4th in the COVID unit Read more

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Establishment Of A State Of Health Emergency In Saint-Barthlemy And Saint-Martin.

MARIGOT:--- The Senate has decided to adopt a state of health emergency in Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Martin until September 30, 2021. This context allows the Prefet to have greater flexibility in applying national measures at the local level, allowing it to lighten or worsen depending on the health situation.
A state of a health emergency is setting up on our islands to protect our health care system. Louis Constant Fleming hospital remains heavily mobilized and is now welcoming 11 patients into the dedicated covid service Read more

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Curfew Extended Until Friday June 11Th Inclusive.

MARIGOT:--- The Prefecture of St. Martin announced on Tuesday that based on the latest figures of positive COVID-19 cases, the curfew has been extended until Friday, June 11th.
The latest health bulletin from Public Health France reports 105 new cases for the period from May 24 to 30. Since May 20, 7 people have died (including 4 last week) and 11 medical evacuations to the CH in Guadeloupe have been carried out. Today, 10 people are hospitalized at Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
Because of these elements, the Prefet of Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Martin has decided to extend the curfew until Friday, June 11 inclusive Read more

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MARIGOT:---  In recognition of Rotarys Maternal & Child Health month, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise donated 50 maternity gift baskets to the Maternity Ward of the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital. The gift baskets will then be presented to vulnerable mothers and babies upon departure.

Maternal and child health month is recognized by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide during the month of April Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs attended a high-level meeting together with Prfet Dlgu for Saint Martin and St. Barths Serge Gouteyron and his support staff. Joining Prime Minister Jacobs were Head of the Department of Interior and Kingdom Affairs Angelique Gumbs, Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs Patrice Gumbs, and support staff Read more

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MARIGOT:--- The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination started on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
In accordance with the national strategy of the COVID-19 virus vaccination campaign, the prefecture of Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Maarten informs the population of the beginning of the first phase, Wednesday, January 13, 2021, for Saint-Martin and starting Monday, January 18, 2021, for Saint-Barthlemy.
Vaccination of volunteers will be done by a doctor or nurse supervised by a doctor. It will be done in two injections, 21 days apart Read more

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