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El Consejo De Ministros Se Renen Con Sus Homlogos Franceses Sobre Los Desarrollos De Covid-19

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En una serie de reuniones celebradas el viernes 24 de julio por personal tcnico y hoy lunes 27 de julio con el Consejo de Ministros y sus homlogos franceses, discutieron los desarrollos actuales sobre COVID-19, as como el camino a seguir. Durante la primera reunin de hoy, con la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs y Madame la Prfte Sylvie Feucher, ambas partes acordaron que despus de una evaluacin adicional durante esta semana actual, se llevaran a cabo discusiones de seguimiento Read more

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El Coe Se Rene Para Discutir El Desarrollo Del Sistema Climtico Al Este De Las Antillas Menores

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lunes por la tarde, La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs convoc una reunin del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) en el Edificio de Administracin del Gobierno (GAB) con las 10 Funciones de Apoyo de Emergencia (FSE) para discutir un sistema meteorolgico en desarrollo actualmente al este de las Antillas Menores.

Aunque el EOC no se activ, el Primer Ministro quera que cada FSE proporcionara una actualizacin con respecto a su estado de preparacin para la temporada de huracanes del Atlntico 2020 y, en particular, el sistema meteorolgico que se aproxima.

La Primera Ministra y presidente del COE, Jacobs, hace un llamado a los residentes para que supervisen de cerca el progreso del sistema.

Segn la informacin compartida en la reunin, el martes por la tarde se har ms claro cmo se desarrollar el sistema meteorolgico, ya sea en una depresin tropical o tormenta tropical.

La informacin adicional se dar a conocer al pblico durante la tarde del martes en funcin del anlisis ms reciente del clima.

Segn el Departamento Meteorolgico de Sint Maarten (MDS), se pronostica que el sistema de baja presin comenzar a afectar partes de las Antillas Menores el mircoles o mircoles por la noche.

Segn la informacin del lunes, fue difcil evaluar si habra algn tipo de dao, pero podra esperar fuertes lluvias y posiblemente vientos, y por lo tanto el pblico debera estar preparado para tomar medidas.

Para aquellos que deseen obtener ms informacin sobre los peligros de huracanes y cmo prepararse para una tormenta / huracn, pueden visitar la pgina web del gobierno: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane, donde podrn descargar su “Gua de preparacin para la temporada de huracanes” Read more

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Night Life Industry Develop Newcovid Protocol, Will Present To Govt.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – About 30 representatives of the bar, restaurant, casino and night life industry met on Monday to discuss implementing stricter COVID-19 measures and formalising an association for legally established industry members.

The bar, nightlife, restaurant and casino industry had come under scrutiny after an unsubstantiated recent viral message claimed that a cluster of COVID-19 infected persons was identified at a local club.
Images of filled-to-capicity entertainment venues also surfaced online resulting in increased public scrutiny.
While acknowledging that some in their industry can and should do better, the business owners stressed that most establishments have COVID-19 measures in place and is willing to do more to protect their patrons and the general public.

In that context, the business owners agreed to develop a new protocol and implement additional measures which they will also present officially to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Health Richard Panneflek and hope to secure their support on such Read more

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Night Life Industry Develop New Covid Protocol, Will Present To Govt. .

PHILIPSBURG:--- About 30 representatives of the bar, restaurant, casino, and nightlife industry met on Monday to discuss implementing stricter COVID-19 measures and formalizing an association for legally established industry members.

The bar, nightlife, restaurant, and casino industry had come under scrutiny after an unsubstantiated recent viral message claimed that a cluster of COVID-19 infected persons was identified at a local club.

Images of filled-to-capacity entertainment venues also surfaced online resulting in increased public scrutiny.

While acknowledging that some in their industry can and should do better, the business owners stressed that most establishments have COVID-19 measures in place and is willing to do more to protect their patrons and the general public.

In that context, the business owners agreed to develop a new protocol and implement additional measures which they will also present officially to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Health Richard Panneflek and hope to secure their support on such.

These measures include, but are not limited to:
- Reduced capacity figures Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With French Counterparts On Covid-19 Developments

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten In a series of meetings held on Friday, July 24th , by technical staff and today, Monday, July 27 th , with the Council of Ministers and its French counterparts, current developments on COVID-19 were discussed, as well as the way forward. During the first meeting today, with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Madame la Prfte Sylvie Feucher, it was agreed upon by both parties that after further evaluation during this current week, that follow up discussions would take place Read more

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Eoc Meets To Discuss Developing Weather System East Of The Lesser Antilles

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Monday afternoon, Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs convened a meeting of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Government Administration Building (GAB) with the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to discuss a developing weather system currently east of the Lesser Antilles.

Even though the EOC was not activated, the Prime Minister wanted each ESF to give an update with respect to their status of preparations and readiness for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and in particular the approaching weather system.   

Chair of the EOC Prime Minister Jacobs, is calling on residents to closely monitor the systems progress.

Based on information shared at the meeting, it will become clearer on Tuesday afternoon how the weather system will develop, whether into a tropical depression or tropical storm.

Additional information will be released to the public during the latter part of Tuesday based on the most recent analysis of the weather.

According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), the low-pressure system is forecast to begin affecting portions of the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Based on Mondays information, it was difficult to assess whether there would be any type of damage, but could expect heavy rains and possibly winds, and therefore the public should be prepared to take action.

For those who would like to learn more about hurricane hazards and how to prepare for a storm/hurricane strike, you can visit the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your Hurricane Season Readiness Guide and Hurricane Tracking Chart.

In addition, you can also download the Disasterprep Sint Maarten app for Android and Apple phones by going to the Google and Apple stores.

Listen to the Government Radio station 107.9FM – for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane. 

For official weather-related information, check out the website of the Meteorological Department of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Monday afternoon, Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs convened a meeting of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Government Administration Building (GAB) with the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to discuss a developing weather system currently east of the Lesser Antilles.

Even though the EOC was not activated, the Prime Minister wanted each ESF to give an update with respect to their status of preparations and readiness for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and in particular the approaching weather system Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In a series of meetings held on Friday, July 24th, by technical staff and today, Monday, July 27th, with the Council of Ministers and its French counterparts, current developments on COVID-19 were discussed, as well as the way forward. During the first meeting today, with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Madame la Prfte Sylvie Feucher, it was agreed upon by both parties that after further evaluation during this current week, that follow up discussions would take place Read more

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If St Maarten Reopens Its Airport To The Usa, I Will Close The Border ---Sylvie Feucher

MARIGOT:--- Following the increase in the number of coronavirus cases on the Dutch side, the Prefette Sylvie Feucher indicated she will not close the border again, only "if the necessary measures were taken" on Sint Maarten.
Following the sharp increase in the number of positive cases on the Dutch side, the Prefette met on Monday morning with the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Update: No Return To Lockdown But More Inspections, Says Govt.

PHILIPSBURG--Amid persistent and widespread rumours of another impending lockdown and reports of panic buying, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Friday night that the country will not return to a 24-hour curfew. However, businesses will be subject to greater scrutiny and more inspections.

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The Council Of Ministers, Key Esf Coordinators, And Cps Representatives Meet To Discuss Covid-19 Developments

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Council of Ministers met today, July 25 th , in an urgent meeting with key ESF coordinators, and CPS representatives to discuss and address the rapid and alarming increase of COVID-19 cases over the past few days. As such, the Council of Ministers took the decision to take corrective measures to mitigate and contain the further spread of the virus in the community, while maintaining key services to the general public.

The Council of Ministers is very appreciative and would like to thank CPS for their tireless efforts in monitoring, and carrying out source and contact tracing which has proven to be very effective in informing the Government and the general public as to the latest COVID-19 developments Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers met today, July 25th, in an urgent meeting with key ESF coordinators, and CPS representatives to discuss and address the rapid and alarming increase of COVID-19 cases over the past few days. As such, the Council of Ministers took the decision to take corrective measures to mitigate and contain the further spread of the virus in the community, while maintaining key services to the general public.

The Council of Ministers is very appreciative and would like to thank CPS for their tireless efforts in monitoring, and carrying outsources and contact tracing which has proven to be very effective in informing the Government and the general public as to the latest COVID-19 developments Read more

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No Hay Retorno Al Cierre, Sin Embargo, La Adhesin Pblica Estricta A Las Medidas De Higiene Es Esencial

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Primer Ministra Silveria Jacobs por la presente aprovecha la oportunidad para informar al pblico en general en nombre del Concilio de Ministros que el Gobierno de St. Maarten contina monitoreando de cerca la situacin y est tomando todas las medidas necesarias para mitigar el rpido aumento de informado y confirmado casos positivo del COVID-19 en los ltimos das.

Mientras el Gobierno alienta a las personas que exhiben signos y sntomas a que continen presentndose para pruebas, cuarentenas y, cuando sea necesario, aislamientos, la Primer Ministra Jacobs expresa su preocupacin de que la complacencia de todos los interesados haya llevado a este resurgimiento de casos activos Read more

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No Return To Lockdown, Says Govt.

~ Strict adherence to hygiene measures essential ~

PHILIPSBURG--Amid persistent and widespread rumours of a looming lockdown, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Friday night that there will no return to lockdown. However, the government still urges strict adherence to hygiene measures as essential.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby takes the opportunity to update the general public on behalf of the Council of Ministers that the Government of St. Maarten continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the rapid increase in reported and confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the last few days.

While the Government encourages persons exhibiting signs and symptoms to continue to come forward for testing, quarantining and where necessary isolations, Prime Minster Jacobs does express concerns that complacency by all concerned may have led to this resurgence of active cases Read more

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No Return To Lockdown, However, Public Strict Adherence To Hygiene Measures Essential

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby takes the opportunity to update the general public on behalf of the Council of Ministers that the Government of St. Maarten continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the rapid increase in reported and confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over the last few days.

While the Government encourages persons exhibiting signs and symptoms to continue to come forward for testing, quarantining and where necessary isolations, Prime Minster Jacobs does express concerns that complacency by all concerned may have led to this resurgence of active cases Read more

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National Development Vision Unveiled After Years Of Work

Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs (right) holding the National Development Vision 2020-2030. Next to her is Ministry of General Affairs Secretary-General Hensley Plantijn.

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Prime Minister Attends Launching Of National Development Vision

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The National Development Vision (NDV) 2020-2030 The Nation Building Project, was presented to the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the President of Parliament Rolando Brison on Thursday afternoon at the Government Administration Building.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Thursday afternoon in her address to those present that, you need us, and we need you, so lets do it together for Sint Maarten.    

The key underlying objective of the NDV is the transformation of Sint Maarten into a compassionate, strong and decisive country that will be economically resilient and capable of sustaining its own development and providing an enhanced quality of life and well-being for generations to come.

The vision will be achieved together with the input of the private sector and key Non-Governmental Organizations in developing the outline for the strategic direction towards the implementation the National Development Vision 2021 2030.

The series postponed due to COVID-19 national emergency –  high-level retreat will serve the purpose of preparing a strategic report as an integral part to the final Sint Maarten National Development Vision 2030.

The presentation of the NDV was made by representatives from the Department of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BAK), a policy executing agency within the Ministry of General Affairs.

BAK representatives during their presentation stated that the NDV can only be achieved with the important input of the public.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worked with BAK in guiding the process for national development planning, founded on an all-inclusive and participatory approach.

In 2017 a Baseline study was conducted to serve as a point of departure in formulating a National Development Vision.

The document has already been presented to the Council of Ministers as a long-term Vision and will serve as a guide for the Governments four-year Government Programs (GP) in prioritizing yearly programs/projects within their financial range (Annual Budget).

The Vision document will also curb the effects of limited or no collaboration among government ministries and institutions.

According to the document, The importance of a national long-term development philosophy and direction and development policies and strategies to adequately respond to changes in the domestic socio-economic conditions as well as market conditions in the regional and world economy and adapt to changes, is more than ever imperative.

The NDV aims to guide the development process taking into consideration the current and future needs of all our citizens Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The National Development Vision (NDV) 2020-2030 The Nation Building Project, was presented to the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the President of Parliament Rolando Brison on Thursday afternoon at the Government Administration Building Read more

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St. Maarten Will Get The 3Rd Tranche For Ssrp Support.

~ 12.5% salary cuts will be across board.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maartens finance Minister Ardwell Irion said on Wednesday that St. Maarten will receive the NAF23M as the third tranche for the SSRP support. Irion said that St. Maarten has met all the conditions required by the Dutch Government for SSRP support. He said just recently the CFT confirmed that St Read more

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St. Maarten Rejects New Entity Under Consensus Kingdom Law In Kingdom Council Of Ministers Meeting

The Hague Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs arrived in the Netherlands on Friday morning to participate in the Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting together with the Prime Ministers of Aruba and Curacao and the Plenipotentiary Ministers from the three Dutch Caribbean countries. The purpose of the visit was to defend St. Maartens position regarding the proposed Entity for the 3rd Tranche of COVID-19 liquidity support.

During the meeting, all countries stood their grounds in not accepting the conditions attached to the loan as presented by the Netherlands because it infringes on their autonomy Read more

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The Hague:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs arrived in the Netherlands on Friday morning to participate in the Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting together with the Prime Ministers of Aruba and Curacao and the Plenipotentiary Ministers from the three Dutch Caribbean countries. The purpose of the visit was to defend St. Maartens position regarding the proposed Entity for the 3rd Tranche of COVID-19 liquidity support.

During the meeting, all countries stood their grounds in not accepting the conditions attached to the loan as presented by the Netherlands because it infringes on their autonomy Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs To Attend Kingdom Council Of Ministers Meeting In The Netherlands Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Based upon the approved motion passed in the Parliament of Sint Maarten on July 8, Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs left for The Netherlands earlier today to join our Minister
Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus in the Kingdom Council of Ministers’ meeting in The Hague on July 10, 2020.

The motion was approved with 15 votes for and 0 votes against supporting the decision of the Government of Sint Maarten to reject the conditions as presented in the Concept Rijkswet Caribische Hervormingsentiteiten and to present a counter proposal to the Kingdom Council of Ministers.

During her closing remarks in Parliament, Prime Minister Jacobs stated, ‘I am willing to stand on the frontlines for the people of St Read more

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Curaao, St. Maarten Reject Dutch Package

St. Maarten Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs as she arrives at the Binnenhof on Friday morning for a meeting of the Kingdom Council of Ministers. Directly behind her is St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus Read more

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