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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs & Smmc Receives Medical Equipment From The Netherlands For St. Maarten

Philipsburg St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr. Felix Holiday representing St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs & Smmc Receives Medical Equipment From The Netherlands For St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr Read more

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Two Border Crossings Closed, Limited Movement At Others

The Gendarmerie and the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM manning the Bellevue/Cole Bay border on Sunday. Photo by Aline Choisy via Facebook.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs announced in a press conference on Sunday that border crossings during the 24-hour curfew will only be allowed for essential and emergency workers and only at the Bellevue/Cole Bay border and at the Belvedere/French Quarter border Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten is now the recipient of the much-needed medical equipment sent this morning on the Military C 17 aircraft, from the Netherlands at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, to SXM Airport. The equipment was received by a delegation consisting of Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Dr. Felix Holiday representing St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG/ MARIGOT:--- The French side represented by Prefet Sylvie Feucher, President Daniel Gibbs and Commandant of the Gendarmerie Stephan Basso confirmed during a live press conference on Sunday with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs that the French side of the island has decided to respect the decision of the Prime Minister of St Read more

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State Of Emergency Called, Two-Week Shutdown To Start Midnight Tonight

On Saturday, many persons flocked to buy last-minute supplies and groceries in anticipation of the shutdown.

~ Community spread has started ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs declared a state of emergency on Saturday evening in response to the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the country Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has declared State of Emergency for the Southern side of the island. The national decree was signed off by Governor Eugene Holiday and the Prime Minster Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Update: 2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday, when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness. This means that four persons have succumbed to the illness in four days.

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria JacobsPublic BriefingOn Covid-19 Developments April 3, 2020

People of St. Maarten, I come to you this afternoon as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC in a Public Briefing for today, April 3, 2020.

Leaked Information

It was brought to my attention this morning, that sensitive information that was shared with medical health professionals was leaked to the public and shared on Facebook. Persons who are confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients along with their addresses were shared. This is quite a disappointing turn of events and a serious breach of confidentiality Read more

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2 More Covid-19 Deaths On Dutch Side, Total Shutdown Being Planned

PHILIPSBURG--The coronavirus COVID-19 death toll on the Dutch side climbed to four on Friday when two more persons succumbed to the highly infectious illness.

Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Head epidemiologist Eva Lista de Weever, who confirmed the two additional deaths, said the total number of confirmed cases still stands at 23. The news of the additional deaths comes as efforts are being made by government to institute a total shutdown of the country to force persons to remain at home to further stem the spread of the virus Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would be returning three of our detainees on March 28, 2020, who was transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.
Considering the limited resources that St. Maarten has, Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center EOC, Silveria Jacobs, made a strong plea to the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection Min Read more

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4 Covid-19 Related Deaths On St. Maarten, Two Within One Day.

~ Isolation facility and beds secured, total shutdown pending~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The EOC on Dutch St. Maarten announced on Friday that four (4) COVID-19 patients have died, two of which passed on Friday morning, so far there are 23 confirmed cases, most of which are males that are being confined at home.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and head of CPS Eva Lista De Weever have called on residents of St Read more

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Testing To Be Ramped Up At Local Labs, Same-Day Results Possible

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs delivered a bit of good news on Thursday evening. She announced that testing for COVID-19 will be ramped up as the country now has the ability to test locally.

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Despite Strong Plea For More Time; Pm Silveria Jacobs And Justice Minister Anna Richardson Join Forces To Arrange The Transfer Home Of 3 Detainees During Covid19 Crisis

TOP SECRET OPERATION: Photo by The Real Paparazzi TEAM CuraaoSint Maarten

Due to Minister Dekker insisting that the detainees return to Sint Maarten, within the time frame that was set.

Philipsburg Recently, Sint Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would within short, be returning three of our detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.

Considering the limited resources that Sint Maarten has, the chair lady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs made a strong appeal to the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection Mr Read more

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Update: Transfer Home Of Detainees To Sint Maarten

TOP SECRET OPERATION: Photo and Video by The Real Paparazzi TEAM Curaao Sint Maarten

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Philipsburg St. Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would be returning three of our detainees on March 28, 2020, who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer.

Considering the limited resources that St Read more

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Due to Minister Dekker insisting that the detainees return to Sint Maarten, within the time frame that was set.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, Sint Maarten was made aware that the Netherlands would within short, be returning three of our detainees who were transferred to the Netherlands due to the state that our prison was in after Hurricane Irma. During the discussions with the Netherlands concerning the transfer of the detainees, it quickly became evident that it was not possible for the detainees to remain in the Netherlands any longer Read more

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Breaking News: Smmc Records Its First Covid-19 Related Death.

~ A total shutdown needed in order for St. Maarten to manage this pandemic.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten has recorded its second COVID-19 related death. The first victim died at home while the second died at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). SMN News understands that a COVID-19 patient passed away just after 3 pm on Thursday. Sources say the patient is a 47-year-old male had lived in Cole Bay where he operated a bar. 

 News learned that the fact the patient was not able to have visitors due to the restrictions in place, some staff members at SMMC were visibly shaken Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister and Chair of EOC, Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, instructed all schools on the island to be closed to students and the general public as of March 18, 2020.
As a result of the closure, most schools turned over to digital/online educational platforms to continue the learning process for their students Read more

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Pm Jacobs Fights Off Tears Speaking About First Suspected Covid-19 Death

PM Jacobs during Wednesdays briefing.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Jacobs choked up and visibly fought off tears as she spoke about the first suspected coronavirus COVID-19 death recorded in the country on Tuesday.

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Mps Fire Questions About The Functioning Of Pjiae.

 PHILIPSBURG: --- Members of Parliament fired several questions at the Prime Minister and Management of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) on Wednesday.
Management of PJIAE shared their plan with parliament on the plans they have in place for the continued reconstruction of the PJIAE terminal building.
MP Christophe Emmanuel questioned whether management is really waiting on government to provide a letter before the World Bank releases funds to them. He asked if the World Bank or the European Investment Bank released any funds prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emmanuel said he wants to know if PJIAE or the World Bank is waiting on any letter or if they are busy renegotiating with COGAN in order to grant the Schiphol Group the Project Management of PJIAE.
Emmanuel said he wants the Chief Executive Officer Brian Mingo to tell parliament if these renegotiations are taking place and if not he should explain to parliament why he along with a representative from the Schiphol Group traveled to Texas in February 2020 and if they did he also wants Mingo to inform parliament about the purpose of that meeting.
Other MPs also questioned the management team about the plans they have in place for other businesses that do business at PJIAE Read more

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Pm Explains Travel Documents, Blank Copies Available At Govt. Building

PHILIPSBURG--Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Monday evening sought to give clarity on the documents persons need to carry when being on the road in light of the restrictions in place to help combat the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.

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Two Charter Flights Repatriated Arubans, Auc Students, Staff

AIRPORT--Two charter flights repatriated Aruba nationals and students and staff of American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine via Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on Saturday, March 28.

Both requests for landing were submitted to and approved by Prime Minister and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Chairperson Silveria Read more

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Jacobs during her meeting with health care professionals on Saturday.

Some health care professionals at their meeting with the prime minister.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs hit the ground running after she was sworn in on Saturday; as she had a meet Read more

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Prime Minister Implements Curfew On Dutch Side As Of Monday, March 30

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs speaks at a joint press conference on Sunday. Looking on are Prfte Sylvie Feucher (right), Dutch-side Justice Minister Anna Richardson (second left, seated) and Police Chief Carl John (left) Read more

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