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Robbers Taking Advantage Of Lockdown Due To Covid- 19.

~One shot dead, Chinese Supermarket robbed on Saturday. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Police have their hands full on the Dutch side of the island where business seems to be business as usual despite the lockdown and quarantine called by the EOC and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.
Even though residents are asked to stay at home due to the spread of COVID-19 there is an increase of armed robberies, vehicular break-ins and a broad daylight robbery that led to the death of a man on Sunday.
While Police is yet to release any information on the broad daylight murder and the armed robbery which took place on Saturday on Pondfill Road at a Chinese Supermarket it is clear that much more has to be done to ensure safety and security of the people during the worldwide pandemic COVID-19.
KPSM along with the Minister of Justice needs to sit around the table and formulate a plan as to how they will further secure the businesses that can operate during the quarantine period Read more

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~ Historic digital vote on Monday ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament MP Rolando Brison (UP) on Sunday said Dutch Chairman of Kingdom Affairs Jan Paternotte (D66) has committed to relaying the sentiments of kingdom partners that swift action is needed in the interest of the survival of the people of the islands in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs clarified concerns surrounding the Government of Sint Maartens stance on beach vending and the visitation of various beaches located on the Dutch side of the island during the 14 day period of special regulations related to the COVID-19 threat.

The Government of Sint Maarten has not banned beach vending nor visitation of beaches on the Dutch side Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Chair of the EOC commends all businesses and institutions for establishing rules and regulations that would allow for social distancing. It has been noted, that many businesses are not allowing entrance to their institution. The food services industries are taking orders and offering delivery or pick up options via a window or door, thus limiting crowds and, allowing for minimum contact Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Issues Guidelines For Social Distancing

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Chair of the EOC commends all businesses and institutions for establishing rules and regulations that would allow for social distancing. It has been noted, that many businesses are not allowing entrance to their institution.

The food services industries are taking orders and offering delivery or pick up options via a window or door, thus limiting crowds and, allowing for minimum contact Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Urgent Reminder To Beach Vendors And Beach Goers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs clarified concerns surrounding the Government of Sint Maartens stance on beach vending and the visitation of various beaches
located on the Dutch side of the island during the 14 day period of special regulations related to the COVID-19 threat.

The Government of Sint Maarten has not banned beach vending nor visitation of beaches on the Dutch side Read more

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Update: Essential Businesses Can Open Daily Until 8:00Pm From Saturday, Total Shutdown If Social Distancing Ignored

PHILIPSBURG--The establishments that are authorised to be operational according to governments list of essential businesses are now mandated to close daily at 8:00pm as of Saturday, March 21, Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs said in a national address on Friday.

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Essential Businesses Can Open Daily Until 8:00Pm From Saturday, Total Shutdown If Social Distancing Ignored

PHILIPSBURG--The establishments that are authorised to be operational according to governments list of essential businesses are now mandated to close daily at 8:00pm as of Saturday, March 21, Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs said in a national address on Friday.

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Eoc And Government Plans To Implement Stricter Measures If Necessary To Contain Spread Of Covid-19.

~ 1 confirmed case, 13 being monitored by CPS.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs who is also the chair of EOC was visibly upset during her national address on Friday afternoon as she plead with residents of St. Maarten to respect and follow the recommendations given by her for a period of two weeks in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 on St Read more

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National National Address Covid-19 By Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs #3

National National Address COVID-19 By Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs #3

The post National National Address COVID-19 By Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs #3 appea Read more

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Las Medidas Pblicas De La Polica De Sint Maarten Covid-19

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En un esfuerzo por ayudar a aliviar la amplia propagacin del virus COVID-19, que ahora se ha convertido en una pandemia internacional, la Polica de Sint Maarten ha decidido tomar las siguientes medidas que entrarn en vigencia a partir del lunes marzo 23 del 2020.

Esta discusin fue realizada por la Presidenta del COE, la Honorable Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Pjia And Port St. Maarten Defines Hygiene Protocol As Top Priority During Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Visit

Philipsburg — Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs toured the Princess Juliana International Airport with management of PJIA on Thursday, March 19. The tour was requested in order for Prime Minister Jacobs to ensure that the protocols described within the EOC meetings are being followed. PJIA have implemented a hygiene protocol, installation of WHO travel tips posters and public service announcements as some of their initial heightened measures Read more

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Ud, Pfp And Us Party Mps Request Meeting On Tax Reform

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD), Party For Progress (PFP) and United St. Maarten Party (US Party) Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted a request for a meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament on the issue of tax reform.

Telem Field Technicians Given New Covid-19 Instructions

TelEm Group CEO Kendall Dupersoy said the safety of technical workers in the field, as well as homeowners being visited by technicians, has his attention.

POND ISLAND--TelEm Group is putting strict safety measures in place for Outside Plant (OSP) and technical staff who are coming into contact with customers and members of the pub Read more

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Telem Group Giving New Covid-19 Instructions To Technicians In The Field

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – TelEm Group is putting strict safety measures in place for Outside Plant (OSP) and Technical staff who are coming into contact with customers and members of the public each day to make new installations and effect repairs.

The company will be issuing a safety checklist that all company technicians and subcontractors working in the field are expected to follow each time they enter a home or business to carry out a telecommunication installation or repair.

According to TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Winair Board Members Concerning Travel Restrictions

Philipsburg — On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs with the Council of Ministers met with the board of national carrier Winair. The board gave an update concerning how the travel restrictions imposed by Governments on both sides of the island have impacted their ability to fill their flights.

The recent closure of schools on both sides of the island has also had an impact on the scheduling of Winairs crew members Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- TelEm Group is putting strict safety measures in place for Outside Plant (OSP) and Technical staff who are coming into contact with customers and members of the public each day to make new installations and effect repairs.
The company will be issuing a safety checklist that all company technicians and subcontractors working in the field are expected to follow each time they enter a home or business to carry out a telecommunication installation or repair.
According to TelEm Group CEO, Mr Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 20, 2020

.A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Forecast High:29C / 84F Forecast Low:24C / 75F

Sunset Today:6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure ridge will generate a gentle to fresh breeze across the region Read more

Stanley Van Putten Laid To Rest On Sat.

Caribbean Netherlands Police Force St. Eustatius and St. Maarten Police Force officers.

Major Marietza Patrick (second left), Chief Inspector of Basic Police Care St. Eustatius Robelto Hodge (second right), other Caribbean Netherlands Police Force St. Eustatius officers and family members of the late Stanley W. van Putten.

From left: Officer Natasha Duinkerk, former Island Councilman Clyde van Putten (son of the late Stanley van Putten), and Major Marietza Patrick as they drape the St Read more

Council Of Ministers Met With Winair On Travel Restrictions

Members of the COM during the meeting.

Members of the WINAIR board.

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the Council of Ministers on Sunday met with the board of national carrier Winair on the travel restrictions instituted by government to combat the spread of t Read more

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Businesses Violating Maximum Price Regulation Being Fined

An inspection in progress.

PHILIPSBURG--Businesses that are violating the maximum price control list announced by government are being fined, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) as well as TEATT Minister Melissa Arrindell-Doncher said in separate statements on Wednesday Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Interim Director Marinka Gumbs informed that Postal Services Sint Maarten (PSS) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments and has taken preventative measures internally to sensitize staff about the need to escalate hygiene practices both on the job and at home. Staff was also advised to ensure that they practice the necessary self-care regimens such as ample rest and physical activity as well as proper nutrition Read more

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Us $125.7M Loss Projected For Cruise, Stay-Over Tourism Due To Covid-19

Front Street was eerily quiet on Wednesday, as many businesses had closed their doors in adherence to the announcement by government that non-essential businesses should remain closed for a two-week period in an effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Some non-essential establishments were still open despite the order.

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Government Requests Additional Ventilators From The Netherlands

An employee of Hamilton Medical AG tests ventilators at a plant in Domat/Ems, Switzerland, March 18, 2020. (Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann).

PHILIPSBURG--Emergency Operations Center (EOC) chairperson Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said Government has put in a request for three additional ventilators from the Netherlands Read more

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