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Cruise Ship Aidadiva Barred From Berthing For Incomplete Declaration

AIDAdiva in port on Thursday.

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PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Silveria Jacobs denied cruise ship AIDAdiva permission to berth in St. Maarten on Thursday due to failure to follow proper procedures.

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PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs has denied Cruise line Aida Diva permission to berth in St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed upon protocol Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- The cruise vessel AIDAdiva of AIDA Cruises was scheduled to berth and disembark its passengers at Port St. Maarten on Thursday, however, due to protocol infringements, the vessel was not allowed to do so. The Government of Sint Maarten did grant permission for the vessel to replenish its fuel supplies and the vessel departed for its next port of call.
A decision was taken by Prime Minister and Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday night to deny the vessels request to make its scheduled port call due to the lack of proper procedures being followed during the past 24-hours based on existing protocols related to maritime health declarations Read more

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Cruise Ship Aida Diva Not Allowed To Bert In St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Honorable Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC of St. Maarten, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, would like to inform the General Public & Stakeholders in particular, that the Cruise line Aida Diva was denied permission to berth at St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed upon protocols.

The Aida Diva was expected to make a call on Port of St Read more

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Cruise Ship Aida Diva Not Allowed To Bert In St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Honorable Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC of St. Maarten, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, would like to inform the General Public & Stakeholders in particular, that the Cruise line Aida Diva was denied permission to berth at St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed upon protocols.

The Aida Diva was expected to make a call on Port of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Honorable Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC of St. Maarten, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, would like to inform the General Public & Stakeholders in particular, that the Cruise line Aida Diva was denied permission to berth at St. Maarten due to lack of proper procedures being followed during the course of the last 24 hours, as per agreed-upon protocols.

The Aida Diva was expected to make a call on Port of St Read more

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Govt. Requesting Travel Restrictions From Covid-19 Outbreak Countries

From left: CPS head Eva Lista-De Weever, Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, TEATT Ministry Secretary-General Miguel De Weever, and Police Chief Carl John. (Dimetri Whitfield photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Government has requested that the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs allow St Read more

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Sint Maarten Lions Club Audited By District Governor Denise Forrest

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Lions District Governor for the District 60B, Lion Denise Forrest PMJF recently audited the St. Maarten Lions Club in a special meeting at the Lions Den on Suckergarden Road.

During the meeting St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard introduced Lions members present and outlined the various sustainable projects that the club does for the year such as the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Lions Quest program and the ongoing support of both Leo Clubs Read more

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Jacobs: Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission From Couple At Airport Was Very, Very Low

MARIGOTPrime Minister Silveria Jacobs speaking at Monday evenings joint press conference sought to reassure the public by explaining that the two French nationals who were stopped at Princess Juliana International on February 28, after the alert came from St. Barths authorities, displayed no signs at all of Covid-19 and therefore risk of Read more

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Jacobs Launches Policy Platform

PM Silveria Jacobs (at podium) speaking at the launch.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs launched a Policy Platform within the public administration recently.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Lions District Governor for the District 60B, Lion Denise Forrest PMJF recently audited the St. Maarten Lions Club in a special meeting at the Lions Den on Suckergarden Road.
During the meeting St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard introduced Lions members present and outlined the various sustainable projects that the club does for the year such as the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Lions Quest program and the ongoing support of both Leo Clubs.
The club president also outlined the many donations that it gives out which could only be done due to the fundraising efforts by members throughout the year, especially with the yearly Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular Read more

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Response To Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 On French Saint Martin

Population reminded to step-up with handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquettes

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in connection with two confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 on French Saint Martin.  These persons are currently in isolation at the Hospital on the French side and will remain there for 14-days according to the Prefecture.

The EOC chaired by the Prime Minister has been activated to continue with the preparedness, response and mitigation measures that need to be taken in connection with the coronavirus COVID-19 and will continue to function on a heightened level of awareness Read more

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Turnaround Operations Of Braemar Cruise Ship Dis/Embarking Passengers Underway

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00pm.

This is a collaborative operation between Port St Read more

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Update: Eoc Activated As Two Coronavirus Cases Test Positive On French Side

At the press conference Sunday were (from left) Collective Prevention Services head Eva Lista-De Weever; Dr. Samay Nadery from St. Maarten Medical Centre; Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs; Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Ministry Secretary-General Miguel De Weever; and St Read more

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Turnaround Operations Of Braemar Cruise Ship Dis/Embarking Passengers Underway

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00pm.

This is a collaborative operation between Port St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, arrived at Port St. Maarten on Sunday and the turnaround operation has commenced. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.
Passengers from the vessel are in the process of being transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) where they will board charter flights at around 8.00 pm.
This is a collaborative operation between Port St. Maarten and SXM Airport in close consultation with the Department of Civil Aviation, Customs, Police and SXM Airport Operations Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- EOC was activated by the Government of St. Maarten since the two persons that are currently hospitalized at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital (LCF) and tested positive for the COVID-19 were on the Dutch side of the island.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said at a press conference on Sunday that the two passengers arrived on the island on February 21st, 2020 and were in transit to St Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Saturday morning the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19 Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Saturday morning the Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19.  At the same time, those present in the meeting received an update from SXM Airport representative on their response in dealing with two French nationals who were classified as probable cases of coronavirus COVID-29 Read more

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Government Awaiting Information From French Authorities While National Preparations For Covid-19 Continues.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday morning Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs chaired a specially convened Council of Ministers (COM) meeting with representatives from a number of Government ministries as well as with other stakeholders such as Port St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) and the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The meeting was called to get an update on the nations national preparedness and response plan for the coronavirus COVID-19 Read more

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Sint Maarten Government And Stakeholders Meet To Ensure Public Safety, Security And Health Are Upheld

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The cruise ship Braemar of Fred Olsen cruise line, which is currently out at sea, has requested an emergency turn around operation at Port St. Maarten. A turnaround entails when one set of passengers departs the ship and another set embarks.

Current cruise passengers onboard the Braemar would disembark at Port St. Maarten and be transported to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) to depart the island on three chartered flights paid for by the cruise line.

Cruise passengers who are mainly from the United Kingdom – would arrive at SXM Airport on the three aforementioned chartered flights from La Romana, Dominican Republic and then would be transported to Port St Read more

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Lions Club Names Pm As Honourary Member

Lions Club District Governor Denise Forrest (centre) pinning Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (second right) in the presence of Second Vice District Governor Claudio Buncamper (left), St. Maarten Lions Club President Oralie Boirard (second left) and Past District Governor Maxime Larmonie (right).

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Jacobs Would Like Formation Process Done By End Of Week

Formateur Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Formateur Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that she would like the formation process for the new Council of Ministers finalised by the end of this week.

She said on Wednesday that she has not yet finalised the formation report and the process has not been completed.

Governor Eugene Holiday had requested that Jacobs present him the final report of the formation process by Sunday, February 23 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the recent working visit of District Governor Denise Forrest, the Sint. Maarten Lions Club named Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs as an honorary member of the club. The official pinning of the special distinction was done when District 60Bs District Governor Lion Denise Forrest visited the Prime Ministers Office as is customary when a District Governor visits clubs in various countries and islands Read more

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