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St Maarten Election in the news. DEC 2020

Source: The Daily Herald
30 Apr 2020 03:43 PM

Trs Petites Entreprises President Jeanne Rogers-Vanterpool. Tpe President Requests Exemption From All Social Charges And Taxes

MARGOT--Trs Petites Entreprises (TPE) President Jeanne Rogers-Vanterpool has written to President Daniel Gibbs to point out the various aid and support measures proposed by the Read more


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HOPE
Source: SMN-News
30 Apr 2020 01:37 PM

COLE BAY:--- As a long-standing corporate citizen, Motorworld Group stands with the community of St. Maarten/ St. Martin, and the world, during these trying times in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Our commitment to the community has remained steadfast through the highs and lows of life. Therefore, Motorworld has gone above and beyond to purchase these masks and give them away free of charge to these major organizations that are working on the frontlines in order to protect their workers, our Frontline Heroes, and also, the community that they serve Read more


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MVP
Source: SMN-News
30 Apr 2020 01:33 PM

PHILIPSBURG: --- Globally, regionally and locally, many persons are challenged by the current crisis that has impacted the world due to the effects of Covid-19. This crisis has disrupted all of our lives in one form or the next. In light of our local and global challenges which range from economic depression, job losses and loss of loved ones, Victorious Livings visionary, Dr. Erna Mae Francis Cotton states, If an alleged virus has been able to disrupt the entire world in such a tremendous way, imagine what positive disruption could do.
Francis-Cotton noted in a press release that Covid-19 is teaching all of us that one person can make a difference Read more


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Source: SMN-News
30 Apr 2020 09:47 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- In 2020 budget meeting member of parliament Omar Ottley stressed on the importance of mass rapid testing. This method has been adapted all over the world in places like America, Asia, and even Europe.
The MP went on to state that now is the time to exercise all options. The current method used by the government of St. Maarten is a PCR swab test done through the nasal area and goes to the throat.
Ottley went on to state that he is not at odds with the EOC or the epidemiologist but urges them to utilize both the PCR swab test and antibodies testing.
While there are arguments about the accuracy of the rapid antibody test being only 90% accurate as opposed to the desired 97% accuracy of the RT- PCR Test Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Apr 2020 05:23 AM

Spike In Car Theft

This twilight blue Hyundai Grand i-10 was stolen in Madame Estate early Saturday morning, April 25. If persons have any information about the car or its theft, they are requested to contact police at tel. 1-721-542-2222 or call 5261444.

PHILIPSBURG--Justice Minister Anna Richardson said during the virtual Council of M Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Apr 2020 05:10 AM

Ten Of The 13 Covid-19 Deaths Were Immigrants Who Reported Illness Late

Silveria Jacobs


PHILIPSBURG--Ten of the thirteen persons who passed away from the coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Maarten were from the immigrant community, some of them undocumented with pre-existing conditions, who reported their illness to authorities late.

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Source: SXMIslandTime
30 Apr 2020 02:09 AM

Cps Meets With Pastors And Spiritual Leaders As Part Of Covid-19 Community Outreach

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) In its continuous efforts to reach out to different stakeholders within the community, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department from the Sint Maarten Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), met with spiritual and church leaders at the Government Administration Building on April 24 to discuss how they can provide valuable support in the CPS COVID-19 Community Outreach Campaign, and in support of the visits of Community Awareness Volunteers (CAV) to various neighborhoods.

In the absence of church services and under these difficult circumstances, it is crucial that religious leaders stay in contact with their respective members through WhatsApp and virtual sessions, to provide moral support and share important information.

CPSs representatives Maria Henry and Jane Pattipeilohy, from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), and representatives of the Red Cross: Mitchell Horsford, Asma Berkel and Henk Veerdig, met with nearly 20 religious leaders from all over Sint Maarten, and discussed their important role in disseminating accurate COVID-19 information and facilitating the visits of CPS team of volunteers in the neighbourhoods aimed to assist persons with possible COVID-19 symptoms.

Other important messages brought forward by CPS for the public: Do not wait to call your physician if you have flu-like symptoms; if you do not have a General Practitioner or cannot reach your physician: Call CPS at 914 without delay and; do not go to the Emergency Room of the St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Apr 2020 06:58 PM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- In its continuous efforts to reach out to different stakeholders within the community, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department from the Sint Maarten Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), met with spiritual and church leaders at the Government Administration Building on April 24 to discuss how they can provide valuable support in the CPS COVID-19 Community Outreach Campaign, and in support of the visits of Community Awareness Volunteers (CAV) to various neighborhoods Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Apr 2020 01:48 PM

~ Vehicle owners advised on taking precautions and secure their vehicles.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson has issued a call on residents on both sides of the island to properly secure their vehicles as there is a spike in vehicular thefts.
Minister Richardson said that the French and Dutch authorities are working on the cases and that an arrest was made on the Dutch side and one on the French side.
The Minister of Justice further said during the Council of Ministers Press Briefing on Wednesday that police will be arresting more persons that were involved in the lockdown jump up Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Apr 2020 11:10 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said based on the data accumulated on St. Maarten there is nothing that shows the Heineken Regatta and SXM Festival contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Jacobs said the first 6 confirmed cases are from persons that returned home from areas that had the COVID-19 virus.
SMN News asked the Prime Minister if St Read more


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USP
Source: SXMIslandTime
29 Apr 2020 08:14 AM

Motion On Comprehensive Cost Cutting Measures Passes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – In the Budget Debate Public Meeting of Tuesday 28th April, 2020 the draft motion presented by Member of Parliament Solange Ludmila Duncan regarding a number of cost-cutting measures to alleviate the financial strain placed on the Government of St. Maarten due to the COVID-19 pandemic was passed. The motion was supported by the NA, UP and USP factions.

The MP stated I must reiterate that these proposed cuts are not conservative; its intention is clear; to show solidarity with the people of St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Apr 2020 04:44 AM

Gracita Calls For Establishment Of School For Autistic Children

Gracita Arrindell

~ Says schools to be deep-cleaned ~

PHILIPSBURG--Peoples Progressive Party (PPA) leader Gracita Arrindell has issued a call for the e Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Apr 2020 03:55 PM

Duncan Wants Poverty Line Study Conducted In 6 Months

MP Solange Ludmila Duncan.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Solange Ludmila Duncan has requested Minister of Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek to conduct a poverty-line Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Apr 2020 04:58 AM

Coronavirus Testing Continues In Dutch Cul De Sac This Week

Flags in St. Maarten, both the Dutch and St. Maarten ones, have been flying at half-mast for more than a week now as a symbol of sympathy and solidarity in the face of the deadly corona virus COVID-19. Not every place is adhering to governments call to fly flags at half-mast. The flags at the Cole Bay border crossing were still at full-mast, unlike the flags at the Simpson Bay side of the causeway roundabout and at the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard base in Simpson Bay.

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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Apr 2020 04:52 AM

Supermarkets Fined For Price Violations

PHILIPSBURG--As of Friday, April 24, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Inspectorate had controlled supermarkets and grocery stores 139 times and observed price violations on various items such as powdered milk, rice, corned beef, disinfectant and even sardines, Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairman Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Apr 2020 04:47 AM

Pfp Submits Motion To Reduce Salaries Of Ministers And Mps

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson submitted a motion to Parliament on Monday which would reduce the salaries of MPs and the Council of Ministers by fifteen per cent Read more


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Source: SMN-News
27 Apr 2020 07:06 PM

~Underage drinkers will also be punished.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs made it clear in her national address on Monday, April 28th that those persons in the Dutch Quarter community that participated in the early morning lockdown Jouvert reveling will be prosecuted or fined. Jacobs said the police (ESF 5) are busy reviewing the videos and will either fine or jail those persons that participated or organized the illegal mash.
Jacobs also called on everyone in the area that knows the participants to ensure they self isolate immediately since they do not know if they were infected.
Jacobs said St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Apr 2020 04:27 PM

Naf. 4.7M Budgeted For Covid-19 Healthcare, Naf. 450,000 For Testing

Health Minister Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--Government has allocated funds in the draft 2020 budget to cover expenses related to the COVID-19 health crisis.

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Source: SMN-News
27 Apr 2020 08:09 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- TelEm Group is launching a new 9111 Emergency Bundle plan to assist prepaid subscribers in times of emergency.

 From 6:00 pm, today (Friday, April 24, 2020) all TelCell pre-paid subscribers will be able to tap into a reserved Bundle of Minutes and Data to make an SOS or other Emergency call to any TelCell mobile or TelEm landline number.

The Emergency Bundle is ONLY available for one-time use and once activated, The Emergency Bundle will remain available to the user for 15 days after which the bundle will expire.

TelEm Group says activation of the Emergency Bundle is automatically available when a subscribers balance reaches $1 or less, at which point the subscriber will have the option to send a text message Emergency to 9111 to activate the Emergency Bundle that TelCell has reserved for them.

TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Apr 2020 04:55 AM

Change Of Shopping Days Now Confirmed

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs confirmed in a national address on Saturday that this weeks shopping days have been changed to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Jacobs also announced a further relaxation of the lockdown measures, as several additional businesses and/or services Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Apr 2020 04:49 AM

Irion Paints Grim Picture In 2020 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion.

~ NAf. 108.4 million less income predicted ~

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion painted a grim picture facing the cou Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Apr 2020 04:04 AM

One New Coronavirus Death Brings Total To 13

The latest COVID-19 figures for St. Maarten.

~ Total cases 74, recoveries 33 ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs announced during a national address on Saturday that St. Maarten had recorded one new coronavirus COVID-19 death, bringing the total number of persons who have succumbed to this virus to thirteen Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
27 Apr 2020 12:15 AM

Telem Group Launching 9111 Emergency Credit Plan For Prepaid Customers

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten TelEm Group is launching a new 9111 Emergency Bundle plan to assist prepaid subscribers in times of emergency.

From 6:00 pm, today (Friday, April 24, 2020) all TelCell pre-paid subscribers will be able to tap into a reserved Bundle of Minutes and Data to make an SOS or other Emergency call to any TelCell mobile or TelEm landline number.

The Emergency Bundle is ONLY available for a one-time use and once activated, The Emergency Bundle will remain available to the user for 15 days after which the bundle will expire.

TelEm Group says activation of the Emergency Bundle is automatically available when a subscribers balance reaches $1 or less, at which point the subscriber will have the option to send a text message Emergency to 9111 to activate the Emergency Bundle that TelCell has reserved for them.

TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
26 Apr 2020 11:09 PM

Los Ministros Acuerdan Extender El Reglamento Conjunto Sobre Control De Fronteras Hasta El 31 De Diciembre Del 2020

“La Ministra Richardson aclara los malentendidos relacionados con la frontera franco-holandesa”
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El jueves 24 de abril del 2020, La Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs, la Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson y El Ministro de Finanzas Ardwell Irion celebraron una consulta ministerial (“Ministerieel Overleg”) con su colega holandes, Secretario de Estado para el Interior y Relaciones del Reino Raymond Knops y La Secretaria de Estado de Justicia y Seguridad Ankie Broekers-Knol, para discutir el Reglamento Conjunto sobre Control Fronterizo (Onderlinge Regeling Versterking Grenstoezicht Sint Maarten).

Este acuerdo se firm en diciembre del 2017 entre Sint Maarten y los Pases Bajos con el cal se pretenden fortalecer las fronteras del pas Read more


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