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Primer Ministro Jacobs: 22 Casos Sospechosos Y 322 En Cuarentena Al 23 De Marzo De 2020

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs dijo el domingo que el pas tiene dos casos positivos confirmados de coronavirus COVID-19, y ambos se encuentran en un autoaislamiento obligatorio en casa y se estn recuperando.

El primer caso positivo confirmado lleg a travs del Reino Unido – Miami a la isla y el segundo fue un estudiante que regresaba de Nueva York.

Los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) durante el fin de semana recopilaron formularios que fueron llenados por los pasajeros entrantes con residencia en Sint Maarten, y el lunes se proporcion una descripcin general de la informacin al Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC).

Estos fueron los ltimos vuelos que llevaron a los residentes de Sint Maarten a casa antes del cierre del espacio areo del pas el domingo a la medianoche para los pasajeros que llegan Read more

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Shta Makes Recommendations On Mitigating Covid-19 Effects

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) board has recommended several measures to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the Council of Ministers, Parliament and Governor Eugene Holiday regarding mitigating the effects of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on its members and their employees.

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 March 22, 2020

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs National Address on COVID-19 MARCH 22, 2020

People of St. Maarten, both here and abroad, I hereby address you, as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC (Emergency Operations Center), in an update for today Sunday, March 22nd, 2020, as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and Governments COVID-19 preparedness, prevention, mitigation and response measures.

Firstly, Saturday, March 21st, 2020, a strategic meeting held with ESF 5, including Police and Immigration The official request was sent to His Excellency Governor E.B Read more

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Military Assistance Requested, Essential Businesses To Close From 6Pm Mon.-Sat.

A Dutch marine is seen on patrol in Sint Maarten during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017.

PHILIPSBURG--An official request has been sent to Governor Eugene Holiday for military assistance for St. Maarten in advance of a coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Sunday.

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Returning Student Is Dutch SideS Second Covid-19 Case

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--A student who returned to St. Maarten a week ago and immediately went into self-isolation, is the second confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 case in the country, Prime Minister Read more

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Government Must Release Number Of People In (Self) Quarantine

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The government of St. Maarten through the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs must tell the people of St. Maarten how many people are in (self) quarantine in the country and where these people are from. If they are local (Sint Maartener’s) residents who have not travelled or residents who have recently returned home.

Why is the quarantine number hidden when countries like Curaao and rest of the world are freely giving the numbers of people who are positive and being monitored Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Sunday that she requested the assistance of the Dutch Military in the event of an outbreak of the COVID-19 on St. Maarten, she said the request is being handled by Governor Eugene Holiday.
On the Dutch side of the island, there are now two confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second is a student that returned to the island last week in the Netherlands and went into isolation.
Besides the two confirmed cases, CPS was monitoring 13 cases, 10 of whom were tested and are negative, one positive and one is pending Read more

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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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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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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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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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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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El Consejo De Ministros Se Rene Con Los Miembros De La Directiva De Winair Sobre Las Restricciones De Viaje

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El domingo 15 de marzo del 2020, la Primera Ministra y Presidenta del COE Silveria Jacobs se reuni con El Consejo de Ministros, y la directiva de transportista nacional Winair.

La Directiva dio una actualizacin sobre las restricciones de viaje impuestas por los gobiernos en ambos lados de la isla impactando su capacidad para llenar sus vuelos Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Winair Board Members Concerning Travel Restrictions

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – 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 Read more

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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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