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Disaster Coordinator Thankful Active 2021Hurricane Season Comes To An End On Tuesday

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) According to weather forecasters, the closure of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonon Tuesday,November 30alsomarksthe six consecutive yearof anactiveseason.

There were 21-named storms, seven became hurricanes, and four of those became major hurricanes (Category 3+).

Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, and on behalf of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is thankful that the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the season. 

An average season has 14 named storms; seven hurricanes; and three major hurricanes.

We can share a sense of relief and have a lot to be thankful for as a community after making it through another very active hurricane season.  

Our nations Disaster Management Organization of 10 Emergency Support Functions mobilized prior to the start of the season to make the necessary preparations as part of our annual disaster readiness assessment.

The countrys disaster management system sprang into action on two occasions in August and September and issued the necessary advice to the community on remaining vigilant and prepared to take action Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Ccsu Members On The Way Forward

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On Thursday, November 18, the Council of Ministers held a fruitful consultation meeting with the Committee for Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and its members of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union as well as a representative of NAPB. The meeting, which was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr. Rafael Boasman, served as an opportunity for the membership to be updated on the Constitutional Courts verdict which confirmed governments position surrounding the three temporary national ordinances and pose their questions concerning this Read more

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Family Fun Day At Emilio Wilson Park

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The St.Maarten Heart and Stroke Foundation did it again. The foundations first Family Fun Day for stroke survivors and caretakers was well attended. The event was organized in collaboration with The American University (AUC) and the White and Yellow Cross care foundation (WYCCF).The program was opened with a prayer from Pastor Elijah Singer whom also suffered a stroke. He came to pray and stimulate other Stroke Survivors.The Honorable Prime Minister Ms. Silveria Jacobs opened the event with a motivational speech reaching out to the participants and the community Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Calls For The Promotion Of Strong Role Models On International MenS Day

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – This is the time we must honor men and boys in our society. We honor the roles our men play in the family structure and the development of our nation.A significant positive contribution is required in relationships with others based on love and equality, as community leaders and as men who are involved in the care and nurture of children, and involved in organizations.There is no doubt that a prosperous future for our country is based on the pillars of a solid family structure in which our men must play a vital role, especially in being an example for their sons and daughters, loving and respectful to their partners and an inspiration to other men.

We are celebrating by reflecting on some objectives for our men, including; promoting strong role models in our society for our children and focusing on mens health and wellbeing. As we know, being a man does come with its challenges, especially as our expectations and taboos make mens vulnerability a conflicted challenge within the individual and society. A man who is not afraid to express and process his feelings is a healthy individual.As a community we must encourage room for growth and thereforeembrace the necessary culture change required for such.

One of the six pillars of International Mens Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality for men and women. In this light, our theme for 2021 is Better relations between men and women. We know that the only way to bridge the gap between the two is through good values and respect for each other. I congratulate all men who are leaders in the fight for equality. 

I invite the community of St Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Commends Ashley Furniture Homestoreon Grand Opening

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On November 17, Prime MinisterSilveriaE.Jacobs together with Managing Directors SamiElyousefand YousefElyousef, cut the ribbon declaring the grand opening of Ashley FurnitureHomestorein Cole Bay following a short ceremonyattended by several dignitaries andmembers of thebusiness community.Ashley FurnitureHomestoreofficially openeditsdoors to the public today, November 18.Thestore has a wide collection of authentic and high-quality Ashley home furniture pieces.

Despite the challenges of Hurricanes Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic, I commend the management of Ashley Furniture Homestore for not only choosing St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Meets With Civil Servants On Constitutional Court Decision

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Prime MinisterSilveriaJacobs met with the government organization on Friday, November 5, 2021, to render an update on the decision taken by the Constitutional Court concerning the three Temporary National Ordinances to reduce the employment benefits of the civil servants, (semi) public sector workers, and political authorities. The result of the verdict signifies that the legislation will go into effect three weeks after the day after the verdict was rendered.

Prime Minister Jacobs told the organization, Although Governments position was confirmed by the court, the only constant in all that has transpired is your dedication and commitment, and I appreciate that so very much. This is a tough time for all, and I sincerely empathize with the organization for the sacrifices they continue to make for the people of St Read more

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Us Board: Court Ruling Will Stifle Middle Class, Further Dutch Plans

~ Says Alliance now facilitator of hardships ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The United St. Maarten (US) party expressed disappointment with the verdict of the Constitutional Court to uphold the three ordinances in connection with income and benefit cuts, despite the existence of laws that protect workers rights.

The party board is of the opinion that the court used convenient excuses and considerations to arrive at the underlying reason for its verdict: that it upheld the laws because St Read more

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