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PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs would like to congratulate the new Secretary-General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) organization Dr. Carla Barnett who was installed on Monday in a ceremony, becoming the eighth SG of CARICOM and its predecessor the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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Prime Minister Jacobs Congratulates New Caricom Secretary General Dr. Barnett

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, would like to congratulate the new Secretary General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) organization Dr. Carla Barnett who was installed on Monday in a ceremony, becoming the eighth SG of CARICOM and its predecessor the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and the first woman to head the regional institution of Caribbean integration.

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Former Minister Gordon-Carty Presents Copy Of Her Book To Usp Leader Frans Richardson

St. Peters, Sint Maarten — Former USP Minister of VSA Pamela Gordon Carty presented a copy of her book, 2021 Financial Economic Social & Spatial Recovery Plan Part 1 to the Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) at a ceremony held at her office in St. Peters on Saturday August 14th, 2021.

In attendance was USP Faction Leader MP Buncamper, President of the party Agnes Brooks Mardenborough, Union Leaders Claire Elshot and Raymond Jessurun, Veteran Politician and Political Advisor to many Julian Rollocks, outspoken Political Commentator Edwin James and other invited guest.

The former Minister was the driving force behind the Pamela Policy passed in the National Gazette on February 5th, 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs said on Sunday that she was saddened when she heard about what had taken place on Saturday, August 14 in the Republic of Haiti, and the Sint Maarten Haitian community members are in her thoughts and prayers.

Jacobs calls on the Sint Maarten community, citizens, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations to band together to see how the nation can assist Haiti with emergency assistance and supplies Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Former USP Minister of VSA Pamela Gordon Carty presented a copy of her book, 2021 Financial Economic Social & Spatial Recovery Plan Part 1 to the Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) at a ceremony held at her office in St. Peters on Saturday, August 14th, 2021.
In attendance were USP Faction Leader MP Buncamper, President of the party Agnes Brooks Mardenborough, Union Leaders Claire Elshot and Raymond Jessurun, Veteran Politician and Political Advisor to many Julian Rollocks, outspoken Political Commentator Edwin James, and other invited guests Read more

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Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued. Residents Advised To Remain Vigilant This Hurricane Season.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM) :--- The Tropical Storm Warning that was issued in connection with Tropical Storm Grace was discontinued on Sunday morning as Grace moved further away from the country.

National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson, said on Sunday that the storm passed well south of the country without incident.

Richardson added on behalf of Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs, the nation prepared in a timely manner with respect to Tropical Storm Grace, the seventh named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, however, residents must continue to remain vigilant as the country moves into the peak period of the season, August 15 to October 15.

Grace on Sunday morning was 165 miles southwest of Sint Maarten Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson says that as of 5.00 pm Sint Maarten is under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours.

Residents are advised to closely monitor the progress of Tropical Depression #7 (TD#7) which was upgraded from a tropical cyclone. Depression #7 is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday.

ODM and Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) will continue to closely monitor the progress of the depression and issue the necessary advisories as warranted Read more

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Community Advised To Monitor The Progress Of Potential Tropical Cyclone #7. Tropical Storm Watch Likely

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the community to closely monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #7 (TC#7).

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TC#7 on Friday morning was approximately 930 miles southeast of Sint Maarten.

This system is being closely monitored by ODM and MDS as it is expected to approach the Lesser Antilles this weekend, and therefore residents and the business community are also advised to follow official weather reports Read more

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Community Advised To Monitor The Progress Of Potential Tropical Cyclone #7. Tropical Storm Watch Likely

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the community to closely monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #7 (TC#7).

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TC#7 on Friday morning was approximately 930 miles southeast of Sint Maarten.

This system is being closely monitored by ODM and MDS as it is expected to approach the Lesser Antilles this weekend, and therefore residents and the business community are also advised to follow official weather reports. 

In MDS Special Weather Statement on Friday morning, impacts on the local area are possible Saturday night through Sunday with heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

A Tropical Storm Watch may be issued for Sint Maarten later today.  A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours.

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Hon Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Over the past 15 months, the government has implemented public health protocols for public safety as we reopened after the first wave. Given the drastic rise to 308 active cases of COVID-19 on St. Maarten, attributed to the Delta variant, the Council of Ministers has decided to implement additional measures to safeguard the health of the general public. These measures have also been taken after much deliberation upon receiving the recommendations of our health professionals.

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, VSA Omar Ottley stated, Your safety is my number one priority Read more

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The Council Of Ministers Announces Covid-19 Response Measures

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Over the past 15 months, the government has implemented public health protocols for public safety as we reopened after the first wave. Given the drastic rise to 308 active cases of COVID-19 on St. Maarten, attributed to the Delta variant, the Council of Ministers has decided to implement additional measures to safeguard the health of the general public. These measures have also been taken after much deliberation upon receiving the recommendations of our health professionals.

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, VSA Omar Ottley stated, Your safety is my number one priority Read more

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Tourism Sector And Business Community Reminded To Be Prepared For Hurricane Season. Community Advised To Remain Vigilant In Coming Days.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  National Disaster Coordination and Fire Chief Clive Richardson on Wednesday, reminded the business community and the tourism sector to be prepared as the country is entering the peak period of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.
The sixth named storm of the season Fred formed on Tuesday evening near the Dominican Republic and is no threat to Sint Maarten.
Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is once again reminding the nation to be prepared, closely monitor weather reports, and to remain vigilant especially in the coming days Read more

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~ Vaccines will not be made mandatory on St. Maarten, PM Jacobs.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that two patients that were admitted to the St. Maarten Medical for illnesses unrelated to the coronavirus contracted the disease while at the SMMC and have died due to the coronavirus Read more

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The Council Of Ministers Extends Condolences To Family And Friends Of The Late Sir Lester Bryant Bird, Former Prime Minister Of Antigua And Barbuda

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The lateSir Lester Bryant Birdpassed away onMonday, August 9, in Antigua. His political career began in 1971, when he was nominated to the Senateof Antigua and Barbuda.Bird served as the second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers and the people of St. Maarten, I extend my deepest condolences to the government, the people of Antigua and Barbuda, and especially the family and friends of the former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Back To School Message

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten– As this marks the first week of school for most students, we as a community can agree that education is essential for the betterment of our society and a better life for our children. The government of St. Maarteniscommittedto this reality.It is indeed important that our children get the opportunity as is their right, to education in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are starting a school year in challenging times amidst the pandemic which may seem to have no end in sight, especially when we see numbers continue to rise rapidly Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The late Sir Lester Bryant Bird passed away on Monday, August 9, in Antigua. His political career began in 1971 when he was nominated to the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda. Bird served as the second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers and the people of St. Maarten, I extend my deepest condolences to the government, the people of Antigua and Barbuda, and especially the family and friends of the former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird Read more

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Agreement Bill Kingdom Act Caribbean Body For Reform And Development

The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao and Sint Maarten have reached an agreement on bringing the bill for the Kingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO) into procedure. In recent months, the parties have had various rounds of discussions about the recommendations of the Council of State and the Caribbean Advisory Councils. These discussions took place in a positive atmosphere and were constructive. In the end, consensus was reached.

State Secretary Raymond Knops: Over the past few months, the countries within our Kingdom have held in-depth discussions and negotiated strongly Read more

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Agreement Bill Kingdom Act Caribbean Body For Reform And Development.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao, and Sint Maarten have reached an agreement on bringing the bill for the Kingdom Act on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO) into the procedure. In recent months, the parties have had various rounds of discussions about the recommendations of the Council of State and the Caribbean Advisory Councils. These discussions took place in a positive atmosphere and were constructive. In the end, a consensus was reached.

State Secretary Raymond Knops: Over the past few months, the countries within our Kingdom have held in-depth discussions and negotiated strongly Read more

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Community Advised To Monitor The Progress Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 East Of The Lesser Antilles

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the community to closely monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 (TC#6) that is expected to pass approximately 120 miles south of Sint Maarten on Tuesday.

Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, on Monday evening, said: Residents are requested to remain vigilant and prepared at all times, ensuring to stay tuned to Government-authorized broadcasts to monitor this and all pending tropical systems.

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TC#6 is forecast during its passage to bring rainfall amounts of about 1-2 inches, wind gusts up to 30 mph and thunderstorms from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday.

MDS adds that street flooding is likely and a small craft
advisory is in effect for above normal seas Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten will leverage the GridMarket platform to transition away from diesel dependence and create a sustainable, resilient, low-cost energy future
New York, August 2021 -- GridMarket, Sint Maarten, and Island Resilience Partnership (IRP) are thrilled to announce a public-private partnership dedicated to helping Sint Maarten transition to clean, resilient, and affordable energy generation. Sint Maarten joins the Independent State of Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, and other governments around the world that have joined IRP and are leveraging the GridMarket platform to achieve their energy goals Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 26, the Honorable Ministers of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs; Justice, Anna Richardson; Finance, Ardwell Irion; TEATT, Ludmila de Weever; and Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, drs Read more

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Consensus Kingdom Law Amendments Near Completion

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Prime Ministers of St. Maarten, Curacao and Aruba have been participating in Four-Country Ministerial Consultations together with Demissionary State Secretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations Knops since July 15th to discuss the remaining items of concern of the countries on the proposed amendments to the Consensus Kingdom Law.

In March of this year, the Council of State confirmed many of the concerns of Sint Maarten and the other countries pertaining to the content of the law.Since then, fromMarch26th until July 19th, many adjustments have been made and discussions have taken place on a technical level to come to principal agreements on the best way to address these concerns raised and finalized in the proposed further report.

On Thursday, July 22nd, the second Ministerial Consultation took place on the remaining points of concern Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Ministers of St. Maarten, Curacao, and Aruba have been participating in Four-Country Ministerial Consultations together with Demissionary State Secretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations Knops since July 15th to discuss the remaining items of concern of the countries on the proposed amendments to the Consensus Kingdom Law.

In March of this year, the Council of State confirmed many of the concerns of Sint Maarten and the other countries pertaining to the content of the law Read more

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DcommS Emancipation Day Special : No More Auction Block!

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On July 1st, the Government of St. Maarten commemorated the end of Slavery with their annual Emancipation Day ceremony and activities. This is the 158th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery on Sint Maarten. The theme this year is No More Auction Block!

The Department of Communication has put together a Special of this days event, and it premiered on the St. Maarten Government YouTube/SXMGOV channel as well as Facebook at SXM Gov.

To commemorate this remembrance, the end of slavery, an Ecumenical Service was held at St Read more

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