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JACOBS, Silveria In The News DEC 2023

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Source: SMN-News
31 Oct 2023 07:50 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  Educating individuals on the principles of Corporate Governance continues to be the top priority for the Council of Ministers. Recently the second pilot program for young professionals was launched. In the virtual kick-off session, the Minister of Finance, who has been at the forefront of this initiative, delivered the introductory remarks. During the first in-person session, the Prime Minister, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, extended a warm welcome to the 16 selected candidates Read more


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Source: SMN-News
27 Oct 2023 09:58 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Council of Ministers, is pleased to congratulate Dr. Emiko Bird-Lake on the approval of her nomination as Acting Governor of Sint Maarten. In her function as Acting Governor Dr. Bird Lake will replace His Excellency Ajamu Baly, in his duty as Governor of Sint Maarten, in the event he is unable to perform them Read more


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Source: SMN-News
27 Oct 2023 09:58 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Council of Ministers, is pleased to congratulate Dr. Emiko Bird-Lake on the approval of her nomination as Acting Governor of Sint Maarten. In her function as Acting Governor Dr. Bird Lake will replace His Excellency Ajamu Baly, in his duty as Governor of Sint Maarten, in the event he is unable to perform them Read more


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Source: SMN-News
25 Oct 2023 05:53 PM

~ Maingrette is yet to resign from his politically appointed job in the cabinet of TEATT.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United Peoples Party gave their former member and candidate Kevin Maingrette the opportunity to apologize to the people of St. Maarten especially the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria Jacobs or resign from the United Peoples Party (UPP) when they realized that he was one of the persons leaking false information to his friend and compatriot businessman Olivier Arrindell.

SMN News learned from reliable sources that the UPP board members told Maingrette to do an interview on one of the islands radio stations and apologize for his role in causing several persons in government to be defamed and slandered by Arrindell Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
24 Oct 2023 10:29 AM

Prime Minister Summons Olivier Arrindell To Court, Demands Correction And Apology

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is preparing to go to court to enforce rectification and an apology from businessman Olivier Arrindell, who has repeatedly accused her of being corrupt. The petition for summary proceedings, filed with the Court of First Instance on October 18, scrutinises 29 videos made by Arrindell.

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Source: SMN-News
23 Oct 2023 09:05 PM

Schools Reopen On Tuesday. Eoc Deactivated.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  On Monday, October 23rd, 2023, at 7:00 PM; Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); did her third and final update with respect to matters related to post-Hurricane Tammy effects on Sint Maarten for Monday, October 23rd.

Military assistance to the disaster management organization ended as of 6:00 PM this evening Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Oct 2023 04:38 PM

Drive With Extreme Caution. Avoid Flood Prone Areas.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs who is also chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), gave her second update for Monday, October 23rd.

A number of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have provided updates at midday with respect to post-Hurricane Tammy effects that are still impacting the country of Sint Maarten.

ESF-3 the Ministry of VROMI reports that water levels have started to subside Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Oct 2023 08:33 AM

Drive With Extreme Caution. Avoid Flood Prone Areas.

PHILIPSBURG:---  A number of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have provided updates this morning with respect to post-Hurricane Tammy effects that are still impacting the country of Sint Maarten.

ESF-3 Ministry of VROMI reports a number of areas are partially flooded, namely the road at Mullet Bay, Beacon Hill and part of the Billy Folly Road leading to Pelican. Motorists should drive with extreme caution or avoid these areas until flooded street water levels subside.

ESF-5 the Police, have also reported street flooding and rock falls at certain areas, Illidge Road (near the traffic lights); Zagersgut Road; Bush Road; Belair (Octavius L Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
23 Oct 2023 02:20 AM

St. Maarten Schools Closed Monday As Eoc Prioritises Students Safety

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, who chairs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), announced on Sunday evening that all schools in St. Maarten will remain closed today, Monday, October 23.

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Source: The Daily Herald
23 Oct 2023 02:18 AM

Our Creations Arts & Craft Opens Its Home In Cole Bay

St. Maarten Arts and Crafts Foundation founder and president Esther Narcisco-Williams and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs unveil a section of the large mural called a page from the Culture Book of St. Maarten at the official opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay.

 

COLE BAY--Authentic island-made arts and crafts now have a permanent presence with the recent opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay the home of the Titah Frock figurine, created by the artistic minds of Our Creations, St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
22 Oct 2023 08:01 PM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Sunday afternoon the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) met in the EOC Conference room chaired by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, where updates were provided by the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and most specifically the education sector.

During the meeting of the EOC held on Sunday, the decision was taken to continue to monitor the ongoing weather effects especially as a flood watch remains in effect for the country Read more


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Source: SMN-News
22 Oct 2023 07:13 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  The second annual Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property conference opened with a resounding call for global collaboration, echoing throughout the Simpson Bay resort on Thursday, October 19, 2023. This remarkable two-day event was organized by the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, and supported by the Government of Sint Maarten, and DISOSA. It brought together 27 experts and industry leaders, all committed to addressing the dire concerns of counterfeit goods and safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Compelling statements were made by Gerardo Ortiz of Nike, who emphasized that counterfeit goods have evolved into a problem affecting all its consumers Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
22 Oct 2023 10:12 AM

Business Closure Lifted As Of 8:00Am

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning said that the nation is truly blessed thus far to have experienced minimal tropical storm force winds. Hurricane force winds were on the eastern side of Tammy and therefore the country didnt experience those types of winds.

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Source: SMN-News
22 Oct 2023 09:43 AM

Hurricane Warning Discontinued. Business Closure Lifted As Of 8:00Am.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Hurricane Tammy at 5:00 AM was located approximately 60 miles northeast of Sint Maarten and was at its closest point to the island according to the latest update from the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning said that the nation is truly blessed thus far to have experienced minimal tropical storm-force winds.

Hurricane-force winds were on the eastern side of Tammy and therefore the country didnt experience those types of winds.

The Hurricane Warning for Sint Maarten is discontinued as of 8:00 AM Read more


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Source: SMN-News
21 Oct 2023 07:33 PM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Hurricane Tammy at 5:00 PM was located approximately 140 miles south- southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the latest update from the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten.

Hurricane Tammy continues to maintain maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tammy has picked up in speed and is now moving at 10 miles per hour.

The deterioration in weather conditions is likely to start impacting Sint Maarten later tonight and into Sunday Read more


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Source: SMN-News
21 Oct 2023 01:22 PM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Hurricane Tammy at 11:00 AM was located 215 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the latest update from the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten.

Hurricane Tammy has strengthened further since my last update with wind speeds now at 85 miles per hour with higher gusts. Residents and the business community should have completed all necessary preparations for the passing of Hurricane Tammy.

The deterioration in weather conditions is likely to start impacting Sint Maarten from Saturday afternoon/evening into Sunday.

The hurricane has slowed down a bit Read more


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Source: SMN-News
21 Oct 2023 09:42 AM

Weather Conditions Expected To Deteriorate Today. Complete Hurricane Preparations.

PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Hurricane Tammy at 5:00 AM was located 265 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the latest updates from the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten.

Sint Maarten remains under a Hurricane Warning which means hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Tropical storm conditions will be felt before this.

Residents and the business community must complete all necessary preparations and precautions this morning for the passing of Hurricane Tammy which is likely to start impacting Sint Maarten on Saturday afternoon and throughout the weekend.

Hurricane Tammy is expected to pass at its closest point, 35 miles east-northeast of Sint Maarten early Sunday morning, October 22, 2023.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 80 miles per hour with higher gusts Read more


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Source: SMN-News
20 Oct 2023 04:45 PM

Tammy Now A Hurricane. Hurricane Watch And Tropical Storm Warning Remain In Effect. Eoc Activated.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- At 11:00 AM Tammy was upgraded to Hurricane status and is now a Category 1 hurricane. Conditions are favorable that Tammy could strengthen further.

The EOC (Emergency Operation Center) has been activated as of 12:23 pm today, Friday, October 20, to centralize the management of disaster response for Hurricane Tammy, the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Friday afternoon.

Hurricane Tammy at 2:00 PM was located 390 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the latest updates from the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten.

Maximum sustained winds are 75 miles per hour with higher gusts Read more


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Source: SMN-News
20 Oct 2023 09:09 AM

Sint Maarten Now Under A Tropical Storm Warning/Hurricane Watch.

PHILIPSBURG:--- (DCOMM) Sint Maarten is now under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are possible within 36 hours while a Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours in the warning area.

Tropical Storm Tammy at 5:00 AM was located 425 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS).

Maximum sustained winds at this time are 60 miles per hour with higher gusts Read more


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Source: SMN-News
19 Oct 2023 06:52 PM

Tropical Storm Conditions Are Possible Within 48 Hours. Residents, Building Sites, Wholesaler Depots Requested To Take Precautions.

PHILIPSBURG:--- (DCOMM) Tropical Storm Tammy at 5:00 PM was located 525 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, according to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS). Sint Maarten remains at this time under a Tropical Storm Watch, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Thursday.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours Read more


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Source: SMN-News
19 Oct 2023 02:44 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maarten is now under a Tropical Storm Watch which means that tropical storm conditions are possible somewhere within the watch area within 48 hours.

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) Tropical Storm Tammy on Thursday at 2:00 PM was located approximately 545 miles southeast of Sint Maarten, MDS said on Thursday.

Tammy is forecast at this point in time to pass 45 miles northeast of Sint Maarten on Saturday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles from the center Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
18 Oct 2023 02:05 AM

Gumbs Asks For Update On Curtain Trajectory

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Melissa Gumbs submitted a brief letter to Prime Minister Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
12 Oct 2023 01:45 AM

90% Data Now Restored, Gebe Still Grappling With Manual Processes

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday gave an insight into the enormity of the challenges utilities company GEBE faced in its efforts to recover from last years cyber-attack, in which it lost data.

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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Oct 2023 09:07 AM
 El Consejo de Ministros, en consulta con el Met Office y la Oficina de Gestin de Desastres, anuncia por la presente que las empresas deberan permanecer cerradas hoy debido a las fuertes tormentas elctricas, lluvias e inundaciones esperadas asociadas con Phillipe.Se recomienda a los residentes mantenerse alejados de las carreteras hasta nuevo aviso.
Seguirn ms actualizaciones.

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