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The Cbcs Nominated Candidate

Dear Editor,

On Monday morning, September 29, 2025 I followed the interview that Lady Grace conducted with the nominated candidate for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Jairo Bloem. On the many questions asked by Lady Grace Mr. Bloem answered with an explanation on the nomination process. He also explained how it all started. The clarification was clear and simple. He concluded and stated that the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, did not break any law as some of the MPs insinuate.

It is very difficult to understand what the hupla of last week in Parliament was all about Read more

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Venezuela Hit By 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake

Venezuela hit by 6.3-magnitude earthquakehttps://t.co/1ejWM0ACKx pic.twitter.com/lj68IUq9WS

721News.com (@721News) September 25, 2025

Source: DW.com

The US Geological Survey reported the magnitude of the quake, which was located at a depth of 14 kilometers. No casualties have been reported.

A 6.3-magnitudeearthquakeshook west and northVenezuelaon Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

There were noimmediate reports of any casualties or serious damage.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) some 27 kilometersfrom Mene Grande, the USGS said.

A few hours later, the USGS reported on another 5.8-magnitude earthquake, 28 kilometers from Mene Grande.

Some 600 kilometerswest of Caracas,Mene Grande is an oil town in asparsely populated area of the state of Zulia.

Venezuela is the country withthe world’s largest proven crude oil reserves,estimated at approximately 303 billion barrels as of 2023-2024, significantly more than other countries such asSaudi Arabia, Iran, and Canada.

The Colombian Geological Survey measured the tremor at 6.1 and categorized it as a “shallow depth” event in Mene Grande, but the quake was also felt in neighboring Colombia, as well asthe Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire.

Strong temblors are not common in Venezuela, but Wednesday’s quakeshookbuildings and caused alarm in cities including Caracas and Maracaibo.

About 80%of Venezuelans live in seismic zones, but the South American country has not had a major quakesince 1997, when 73 people died inCariaco in the eastern state of Sucre.

In 1976, nearly 300 were killed and 2,000 injured when a quakehit Caracas.

As qued uno de los apartamentos en Maracaibo, estado Zulia, luego del sismo ocurrido hace pocos minutos Read more

Smmc Celebrates World Patient Safety Day

CAY HILL —On Wednesday, September 17th, St. Maarten Medical Center joined the global observance of World Patient Safety Day with a series of lectures and interactive workshops held on its main patio for staff. World Patient Safety Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization, is geared towards raising global awareness about patient safety and promoting actions that minimize harm in healthcare.

This years theme, Safe Care for every Newborn and Child, focuses on safety during neonatal and pediatric care – particularly vital for patients who cannot always advocate for themselves.

The program was organized by the Quality and Safety Department and reflects SMMCs ongoing journey to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation at the new St Read more

Minister BrugS Statements On Pjiae Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As Minister of Labor, I have taken note of the communication recently issued by the management of PJIAE to its staff concerning measures to be taken against French nationals employed at PJIAE. Such communication has caused significant unrest in the community, which requires clarification on my part.

I, Richinel Brug, hereby unequivocally distance myself from the content and implications of such correspondence Read more

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