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Science Week 2026

Innovation in Action: St. Maarten’s Youth Shine During Science Week 2026

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Best flower delivery on SXM

St. Maarten Flowers

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Let your tummy smile

Everything StMaarten Cakes bakes, they bake with love

SXM Tech Tides Return

St. Maarten’s First Robotics Team Secures 2nd Place at OECSRA Super Regional Robotics Challenge

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KPSM Conducts Targeted Scooter Controls to Improve Road Safety

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Ongoing Investigation into Double Fatal Shooting – Arlet Peters Road

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Best flower delivery on SXM

St. Maarten Flowers

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Let your tummy smile

Everything StMaarten Cakes bakes, they bake with love

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies; Firearm and Hollow-Point Ammunition Seized

Saint-Martin’s young cyclist Jahkim Carty receives grant for further development

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EYoung Talent Fonds op Naam Launches on Sint Maarten – Applications Open February 1, 2026

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Point Blanche Prison Groundbreaking Marks Turning Point After Years of Delays

The Police Force of Sint Maarten launches their 𝐊𝐏𝐒𝐌 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, geared towards guiding trouble youth on the island, with the help of the community.

New Snail Exhibit Launches at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House Saturday, December 6th

Turning Recovery into Readiness in Sint Maarten

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ANTEK IT SOLUTIONS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PAYROLL PRO HRM

Diversification of Economies

Changing Caribbean Economies

Hookie Weekend 2025 returns from June 19th to 23rd with five days and six spectacular events

Get Ready for Excitement, Freedom and Vibes at Hookie Weekend 2025

Tourism Taxation

Passenger and tourism taxes may cause economic strangulation

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Sr. Regina Primary School Hosts Successful Run-Walk and Bike-A-Thon

Time for a New Vision for St. Maarten’s Aviation Future

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Rhoda Arrindell to deliver “The Value of Freedom” lecture for 34th annual Black History Celebration in St. Martin

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Point-to-point beats hub-spoke airlift

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CARLOS BRISON 800M WINNER SETTING A PERSONAL BEST, SECURES CARIFTA QUALIFICATION AT JAMAICA COLLEGE PURE WATER MEET

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Soul Beach Music Festival Returns to its Roots in St. Maarten in 2025

KPSM meet with Key Stakeholder in connection with enhancing Safety for the Marine Industry

Reconstruction of the Jocelyn Arndell

Prime Minister Luc Mercelina Officially Launches Reconstruction of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village

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MPC student exchange group on their way to Netherlands/Germany

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Honoring a Legacy: Celebrating the Lifelong Bond Between Ruby Bute and Lucinda La Rich Audain

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NAGICO partners with House of Nehesi to present Caribbean Storybook to Sr. Borgia Elementary School

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Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences proudly announces its sponsorship of Dutch sailing team at the 15th edition of the St. Barth Cata-Cup

3RD DCCA CONFERENCE HELD ON ST. MAARTEN: MAKING TRAVEL FROM THE ABC ISLANDS TO THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN MORE AFFORDABLE

PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST THIRD DCCA CONFERENCE ON ST. MAARTEN

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Lewis Signs Agreement to Launch Phase 2 of New Prison Project

Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten (Aps) Expresses Gratitude To Robert Judd For Over Eight Years Of Service On The Investment Committee

Legal Help Desk Pilot Program Gains Momentum

SXM Airport_Officials Unveil Plaque

Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport Recommissioned

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St. Maarten Swim Team competes in the 32nd 2024 O.E.C.S. Swimming Championships

FLM Workshop on Payslips

Minister Marinka Gumbs Urges Participation as Financial Literacy Month Free Workshops Continue

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Oranje Fonds and Kinderpostzegels Select Fourteen Caribbean Organizations to Strengthen Families Together

After the Floods

After the Floods: A Call to Protect St. Martin’s Future

Prudential Tax Services: Comprehensive Divorce Financial Planning Services

Milton Peters College Wins Annual Interscholastic Debate Competition 2024

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Winners of the Big Live Nature Quiz - Kids Edition Announced!

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SZV HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT

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Barbados Canada Association goes All-Inclusive for 2024 Independence Gala

Contributing to a future-proof financial sector - Kickoff of the Financial Sector Strategic Review project

International Tourism Studies

CTO Announces Tourism Data Workshops to Enhance Research and Statistical Capacity

reconnecting & networking with our Sister countries in the Dutch Caribbean ARUBA en CURACAO

New Era for Sports Development: St. Maarten Sports Federation Reconnects with CANOC to Drive Growth and Forge a Path Forward

Wizkid, World Creole Music Festival & Bleu Magic, What a combination!

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Community Meetings Provide Feedback for Trust Fund’s School and Library Reconstruction Projects

Breast Cancer Symposium

SMMC hosts successful Breast Cancer in the Caribbean Symposium

The Ministry of Finance launches Financial Literacy Month with Free Educational Workshops

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R4CR celebrates achievements of local CSOs and presents results

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SMMC screens record number of women for breast cancer

First National Youth Biz Expo takes place on November 24

Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences Celebrates New Construction Milestones

CDFHA Issues a Call to Legal Professionals for Collaboration in Offering Legal Support Services to Underserved Persons in the Community

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Grisha Hails PSG, STB, and Airport for Staging a “Wow Factor” Show for FCCA Conference

Marinka Gumbs launches “Finance Friday with Minister of Finance” this week

Prof Kuwabong Islands in Between Conference

Exploring the Dark Side: UPR Scholar Links Gothic & Trauma in Lasana Sekou’s Writing

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Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten (APS) is thrilled to announce its 1st Walkathon: ”Walking towards a Healthy Future”

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Barbadian Hotelier Ralph Taylor Receives Doctorate from The University of the West Indies

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SONESTA MAHO BEACH RESORT, CASINO & SPA DEBUTS NEW CLUB LEVEL FOR ADULT TRAVELERS

Xtratight Breakthrough Talent 2024 - A Resounding Success Showcasing St. Maarten

Objection Committee Established

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Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort Announces Partnership with WOW!

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Two Fun New Nature Books Launch With Free Giveaway This Saturday!

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St. Maarten Hosts First Workshop on ILO Conventions No. 87 and No. 144

ST. MAARTEN TOURISM BUREAU IN COLLABORATION WITH U.S. PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM, DIAMOND PR, TO HOST TOP TIER MEDIA IN ST. MAARTEN

HRM Princess Beatrix to Shine a Spotlight on Nature and Community Efforts During Upcoming Visit

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Minister Veronica Jansen-Webster opens Health & Hygiene week at Sister Regina Primary School

Excitement Builds for the Upcoming Reading Festival in Sint Maarten

Trust Fund Assessments of Primary School Children Highlights Opportunities for Government Sint Maarten to Strengthen Education

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THE CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (CHTA) ANNOUNCES SESSION TOPICS FOR ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2024 INDUSTRY FORUM

CTO Champions Resilience and Renewal on World Tourism Day

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SHTA Congratulates Sanovnik Destang with Election as CHTA President 2024-2026

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St. Maarten Flavors Kick-off Event: “Let the Tastin’ Begin!” a Unique Culinary and Networking Experience

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Artificial intelligence is going to conquer the Caribbean

Pan-American Life Insurance Group Appoints Youil Homsi - CEO Caribbean

Dance Grenada Founder and Artistic Director Shola K. Roberts (center) joins teaching artist Keith Williams (fifth from right) and performers during the vibrant opening ceremony of the 2023 festival.

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SMSPA hosts successful digital marketing and business workshop oct 4 2024

Small Property Owners Workshop Focuses on Digital Marketing and Business

Republic Bank Congratulates St Lucia Kings, Champions of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League

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United Nations Resident Coordinator Conducts First Official Visit to Sint Maarten

Breast Cancer Screenings

SMMC to provide free breast cancer screenings on Oct 26

Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise Donates iPads to Prins Willem Alexander School

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ODM: Hurricane Milton One for the Record Books. Advises Community to Remain Vigilant and Prepared

Blue Lagoon Island Hosts Celebratory Cultural Festival Concert

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St. Martin publisher visits San Nicolas branch of Aruba National Library

Saba’s Plan for a Coral Comeback

A. Bukka Rennie has been an award-winning published author and columnist since 1969, having written extensively on topics related to history, culture, and social developmen

Mettle and Metal’ Unveils the Groundbreaking Story of Trinidad and Tobago's Cultural Revolution Through Steelpan Innovation

Angelique Romou surprises Seniors from Home Away From Home In honor of International Day of Older people 2024!

Teacher Appreciation 2024

Angelique Romou & A BETTA PLACE Foundation continues to show gratitude to all teachers through the 3rd Annual "Loving Our Teachers Out Loud" coupon sheets Initiative

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St. Maarten Flavors highlights more participating Restaurants: Seaview Beach & Pool Bar, Roma, and La Perle Bleu are ready for November

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PSG Ready to Welcome 350+ Delegates for 54th CSA Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition

4th Trash Run Set for October 27th, with Dedication to the Environment, Wellness, and Community.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Calendar of Events

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Steady progress on Caribbean guilder project

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CIBC Continues CARIF Commitment

CIBC Caribbean Leads in Sustainable Finance

Victorious Living Grants: Empowering Individuals & Organizations to Access Vital Project Funding

Victorious Living Grants: Empowering Individuals & Organizations to Access Vital Project Funding

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Work of St. Martin’s Lasana M. Sekou in Latin American journal ESLA, called “pan-Caribbean”

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“Acting Governor Bird-Lake swears-in new MP’s”

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Barbados Launches First Bio-CNG Vehicle Powered by Sargassum

FiX25 Returns to Help Catalyze Global Fintech Innovation in the Caribbean

FiX25 Returns to Help Catalyze Global Fintech Innovation in the Caribbean

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Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise Empowers Local Youth with Annual Back to School “School Bag Project”

New Managing Director at Mental Health Caribbean as of November 1st

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Caribbean Tourism Organization Appoints Aliyyah Shakeer as Director of Research

80% OF PEOPLE THINK DEMENTIA IS A NORMAL PART OF AGEING AND NOT A MEDICAL CONDITION.

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Storybook Ti Koko and Kush Kush at Van Dorp bookstore for Literacy Month in St. Martin

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The hidden costs of re-current power outages for Small Hoteliers

Grisha Weighs in on Viral Taxi Driver Video, Invites Visitors Back to the Island

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MP Silveria Jacobs resigns as leader of the NA

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Bank says farewell with USD$25 000 gift to marine project

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St. Maarten Flavors 2024: A Culinary Celebration of Heritage and History

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CBCS issues Guideline for the Sound Management of Operational Risk

2023 Book Program Gave 15,000 Books About St. Martin to Students, Teachers and the Public

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SZV HOSTED WORKSHOP ON MANAGING PENSION BENEFITS AND HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Caribbean Conservation Leader Tadzio Bervoets Advocates for Sustainable Blue Economies at United Nations Preparatory Meetings

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion

NA faction calling for an urgent meeting to amend budget due to GEBE crisis

Cooperation agreement announced to boost MSME support in Sint Maarten

Doran Requests Government to Support Students' Study Efforts Amidst Power Outages

FSHOT Becomes First Certified Weapons Dealership on Sint Maarten

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NV GEBE successfully hosts initial 'Candid Conversations' series for the general public

C&W Communications ready for 2024 Hurricane Season

GEBE Public Notice: Loadshedding, June 3, 2024

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Acting Prime Minister and Acting Minister of VROMI Veronica Jansen-Webster on the GEBE Energy Crisis

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General Public Statement NV GEBE

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina & EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina, Hosts EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen for a Strategic Lunch Meeting

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National Alliance Set to Secure Future Stability in Snap Elections

DCOMM Clive Richardson.CoM Presentation Disaster Management

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Stresses Importance of Robust Disaster Management in Sint Maarten

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Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew congratulates Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina

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TEATT Minister meets with James and James Construction

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Grisha: "The Marketplace will receive my full attention"

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PM Mercelina goes on a Surprise Visit to GEBE Power Plant

DCOMM CoM and SG Platform Meeting May 6 2024

COM meets with SG Platform to discuss Government Transparency and Efficiency

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Burnt GEBE switch cause outage in Monte Vista area

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French St. Martin takes over Air Antilles

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Former ENNIA Employee Evan Tromp Faces Wire Fraud Charges in U.S. Court

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Freegan Foundation selects 85 families for food support

Top Research and Development in the Caribbean

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Overtime during carnival to be compensated, COM decides Saturday morning

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Major fire required all fire departments to work together

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Grisha praises Estika for her Strength and Courage

DSTA Newly Elected Board 2022-2023

Taxi Association DSTA Elects New Board

Youth Pitch Competition SXM - St. Maarten 2022

MPC’s Upcycl Wins National Youth Pitch Competition

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Parliament passes law amendment of 12.5% cuts

Its Time SXM - Pelican League partnership

It's Time SXM Foundation partners with Pelican league Baseball to host the Caribbean Invitational Baseball Tournament

Targeting-Caribbean

Positioning a Caribbean tourism destination

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From Defense training to actual deployment during storm Fiona

Cay-Hill Communty Clean Up Sat 10 Sep 2022

Cay-Hill Community Council hosts its first Cay-Hill Community Cleanup

MP Angelique Roumou at Sister Marie Laurence

MP Romou promotes Literacy as she commemorates International Literacy Day by launching her Reading Is Lit with MP Romou program

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion

Ministry of Finance and Islandpreneur partner to Accelerate Growth

Mr. Isaac Harold Richardson (Secretary), Ms. Roxanne Howell (Treasurer), Ms. Faride Tjon Ajong (Notary), Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson, Ms. Cassandra Richardson (President) and Ms. Keshia Richards (Candidat

Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson establishes the Victim Support Sint Maarten Foundation

MinVROMI Building Codes Product Presentation

Ministry of VROMI finalizes New Building Codes and Environmental Norms; Receives Build Back Better Products

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Ministry of VROMI Visits Ebenezer Community Space

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MP Ludmilla De Weever: "St. Maarten experienced the fastest-growing stayover tourism recovery..."

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Winair: Air Antilles has announced today that all flights will resume as normal

COVID-19 Stats updates 30 Aug 2021

68 COVID-19 recoveries August 30, 2021; two more deaths recorded

SMMC SXM Hospital

SMMC provides COVID-19 situational update

SMDF School Uniforms Donation

SMDF to Donate more than 250 Uniforms to Vulnerable Students

COVID-19 Updates per 27 Aug 2021

36 confirmed COVID-19 cases today; another death recorded

COVID-19 Stats oer 26 August 2021

30 confirmed COVID-19 cases today; one more death registered

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Constitutional Court to deliberate and present judgement within a reasonable time

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Winair presented audited annual accounts for fiscal year 2020 during shareholder's meeting

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42 confirmed COVID-19 cases today

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

One thousand students registered for school bus service

COVID-19 infections increase rapidly

COVID-19 Stats updates per 12 August 2021

40 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, August 12

SMMC temporarily halts all non-urgent procedures and admissions

COVID19 Stats per 10 Aug 2021

44 confirmed COVID-19 cases today, Tuesday, August 10, 2021

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PJIAE N.V. awards Ballast Nedam contract for “Package 2” SXM Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project

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Sol announces steps to further energize St. Maarten's community

SMDF Annual Report 2020 - PM Silveria Jacobs

SMDF Presents Audited 2020 Annual Report to PM Jacobs

Audit Chamber report on Financial Statement 2017 of St. Maarten

Kick-off event SJIB Community Service Project

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Inspectorate of TEATT takes measures against noise pollution from catering businesses

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CARIBAVIA will gather airlift stakeholders on St.Maarten

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Military personnel assist after motorcycle accident

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APS lends IGY Marinas USD 16 million for expansion

Integrity Chamber continues introductory meetings with government-owned companies

New isolation ambulance service - 20201207

Isolation units now allow for safe transport of contaminated patients

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Virtual 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Service on Sunday, December 6, 2020

Franklyn Richards - LaVaune Godge-Henry

Seven Seas Water donates to Sundial School breakfast program

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Ombudsman concludes investigation into the towing policy of the St. Maarten Police Force

Minister Anna Richardson

Further inquiry to take place into allegations against police officers

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Audit Chamber recommends rapid COVID-tests but warns against a false sense of security

R4CR Projects Launch zoom meeting 18nov2020

Resources 4 Community Resilience launches US$452K in local projects

INSO bought by Italian giant, Fincantieri Group

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Wever, STM donate hand sanitizers to Catholic School Board

KPSM Police Emergency Numbers

KPSM called in to rule out foul play in attempted/suicide case

Inclement weather interrupts flag hoisting on St. Martin Day

COVID-19 Updates per 13 Nov 2020

10 COVID-19 recoveries today

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

St. Maarten negotiations on the 3rd tranche of liquidity support start today

NRPB Private Home Repair Project handovers

Home repairs continue, enters into accelerated pace

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Government holds cost-cutting measures info-session with civil servants

COVID-19 Cases trend based on Date of Symptom Onset - 9 nov 2020

COVID-19 trend on St. Maarten to date

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

Minister of Education received reports from four school boards informing of seven cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates per 5 Nov 2020

12 COVID-19 recoveries today

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Appeals court rules in favor of Country Sint Maarten in Alegria court case

Minister Anna Richardson

Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson to prioritize completion of Domestic Violence Policy

COVID-19 Updates per 31 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 30 Oct 2020

23 COVID-19 recoveries today

COVID-19 Updates per 29 Oct 2020

6 recoveries today

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9-month overview of traffic accidents on Sint Maarten

COCI Meeting with Airport reps

COCI has positive meeting with PJIAE Airport on the involvement of local companies in rebuilding process

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Governor’s Youth Awards For Excellence Program 2020

COVID-19 Updates per 27 Oct 2020

3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Unicef Child Protection

Sint Maarten Trust Fund Supports Education and Child Protection Systems

CBCS Central Bank Curacao St. Maarten SXM office

CBCS is upgrading to the next generation of payments

COVID-19 Updates per 26 Oct 2020

5 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

SMMC Care Complex - Eye Clinic

SMMC temporarily adjusts operational hours at Eye Care Clinic

COVID 19 Updates per 25 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 23 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 22 Oct 2020

21 COVID-19 recoveries today

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Minister of TEATT unveils economic recovery plan

COVID-19 Updates per 21 Oct 2020

7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

PJIAE SXM Airport terminal building - front

SXM Airport launches second cost-reduction program

NRPB ISRS signing Min VSA

Government’s efficiency in providing social assistance to be improved with new ISRS system to be developed

COVID-19 Updates per 20 Oct 2020

6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 19 Oct 2020

3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

SMMC presents Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School with token of appreciation - 20201016

SMMC presents Asha Stevens School with token of appreciation

COVID-19 Updates per 18 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

Minister of Education provides further update on schools' readiness for Oct. 19

COVID-19 Updates per 16 Oct 2020

9 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

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Positive updates on Development Policy Operation (DPO)

COVID-19 Updates per 15 Oct 2020

8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

King Willem Alexander zoom meeting health care sector officials

King holds conversations about medical care on Aruba and Sint Maarten during coronacrisis

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MINISTER Panneflek shares the importance of Handwashing on Global Handwashing Day

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Minister Doran: Electrical Inspection goes online today

COVID-19 Updates per 14 Oct 2020

10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; 12 recoveries

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Central Bank issues warning about Pyramid Schemes

WFD Workforce Development training

Ministry of Finance and SMDF launch Workforce Development Program

VROMI Gov Building Development Plans (1)

Minister Doran intends to bring life to Philipsburg

SMMC ACF - aerial photo

SMMC’s Auxiliary Care Facility (ACF) officially in operation

CBCS Central Bank Curacao St. Maarten SXM office

Central Bank announces new bond issue for St. Maarten

COVID-19 Updates per 13 Oct 2020

13 recoveries today; 9 new positives

NAGICO donates to MinECYS

Ministry of Education receives sanitizing stations from NAGICO

Mosquito Larvae Index

Drums and car tires top sources for mosquito breeding sites

Ministry of Justice Police & Prison Officers Week

Minister Richardson observes Police and Prison Officers Week

COVID-19 Updates per 12 Oct 2020

10 recoveries today

COVID-19 Updates per 11 Oct 2020

3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 10 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

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Unfinished business: financial management still a priority

COVID-19 Updates per 9 Oct 2020

Four new positive COVID-19 cases; 59 active cases; two recoveries

NAPB Polce Day Message Banner

NAPB Police Union Message for Police Day

COVID-19 Updatews per 8 OCT 2020

28 COVID-19 recoveries today

CBCS Coin Presentation to SXM GOV

Commemorative coin on the occasion of ‘10 years of structural reforms’

COVID-19 Updates per 7 Oct 2020

9 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; no patients hospitalized

COVID-19 Updates per 6 Oct 2020

3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

SMMC gives tour of ACF to Prime Minister, Minister VSA and VSA Inspectorate

COME Soup Kitchen

COME center provides hot meals to the vulnerables

COVID-19 Updates per 4 Oct 2020

1 new confirmed COVID-19 case

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

Minister of Education commemorates World Teachers Day

COVID-19 Updates per 3 Oct 2020

4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

NAGICO building

NAGICO Insurances Head Office reopens on Monday

COVID-19 Updates per 2 Oct 2020

6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

MHF Board confirms appointment Interim Director

COVID-19 Updates per 1 Oct 2020

10 Recoveries today; 1 extra hospitalized

NAGICO building

NAGICO Insurances informs of one COVID-19 Positive Case & Business Continuity Procedures

COM & union in CCSU meeting

CCSU members and secretariat refuse to meet with Council of Ministers

COVID-19 Updates per 30 Sep 2020

8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

SMMC Radiology Department with GE Pristina Mammography Machine

SMMC installs new mammography machine

Employer guidance flyer

COCI, Ministry VSA and Ministry TEATT Collaborate in providing further information about COVID-19 Mitigation Policies

COVID-19 Updates per 29 Sep 2020

14 new cases; 8 recovered

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Small businesses receive financial assistance through the Enterprise Support Project

SSRP partners SMDF SXMGOV SZV

Positive report from SOAB for SSRP income, unemployment programs

COVID-19 Updates per 28 Sep 2020

17 Recoveries today

COVID-19 Updates per 27 Sep 2020

11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 26 Sep 2020

6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Alegria entrance hotel property former Caravanserai

Supreme Court of the Kingdom of the Netherlands rules in favor of Alegria in TOCA timeshare case

COVID-19 Updates per 25 Sep 2020

15 Recoveries today

COVID-19 Updates per 24 Sep 2020

Another death recorded; 2 new active cases confirmed

COVID-19 Updates per 23 Sep 2020

22 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; 1 new death

COVID-19 Updates per 21 Sep 2020

Active cases decreased by 10

Car wrecks cleanup campaign starts Monday, September 21, 2020

COVID-19 Updates per 18 Sep 2020

9 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; 1 victim passed away

President Daniel Gibbs & Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Dutch and French St. Martin working towards enhanced cooperation on joint subjects

COVID-19 Updates per 17 Sep 2020

8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Updates per 16 Sep 2020

9 recoveries today; 8 new active cases

Dr. Natasha Gittens

Training Professionals International Firm (TPI) has launched TPI Prep for Teachers

COVID-19 Updates per 15 Sep 2020

38 recoveries today

COVID-19 Updates per 11 Sep 2020

COVID-19 Updates per 11 September 2020

Certificates of Conduct Delay Notice

“Surviving the Pandemic” a critical mental health component for the wellbeing of employees

COVID-19 Updates per 9 Sep 2020

COVID-19 Update per September 9, 2020

SMMC-movie-screenshot

SMMC launches video on its Auxiliary Care Facility

The Annual Sport & Creative Industries Open House continues as a virtual online event

COVID-19-Updates-per-4-Sep-2020

7 new active COVID-19 cases

Hurricane-Season-already-sees-5th-storm-form.-Is-a-stark-reminder-for-residents-and-business-community-to-be-prepared.aspx_.jpg

Richardson: Remain Vigilant. It’s Your Personal Responsibility to Be Prepared this Hurricane Season!

Minister Anna Richardson

Ministry of Justice to commence bid for electronic ankle bracelets

COVID-19 Updates per 3 Sep 2020

9 new active COVID-19 cases

Employer Council proposes Candidates SER

HREAF & SPF foundations board representatives - resized

The Hyacinth Richardson Foundation (HREAF) kicks off food assistance program

COVID-19 Update per 1 Sep 2020

COVID-19 active cases have decreased to 222

Minister-de-Weever-Calls-on-All-Stakeholders-to-Come-Together.aspx_.jpg

Ministerial Decree Extended for Businesses with Adjustments to Restaurant Closing Hours

COVID-19 Update per 31 Aug 2020

COVID-19 active cases has decreased to 259

Insufficient progress on APS’s domestic investment projects

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Minister of Justice and prison management took note of the latest concerns raised by the Point Blanche Prison Inmates

COVID-19-Updates-per-25-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 253 confirmed active cases

COVID-19 Updates per 24 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 244 confirmed active cases

COVID-19 Updates per 23 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 232 confirmed active cases

COVID-19 Updates per 20 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has decreased to 190 confirmed active cases

Government-Administration-Building-20200223-JH

Government Administration Building Closed for Scheduled Sanitization

COVID-19 Updates per 19 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has decreased to 198 confirmed

NRPB Director Claret Connor Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek shelters inspection

Priority shelter enhancements on target for late August

SMMC halts non-emergency medical procedures, Policlinics to continue

COVID-19-Updates-per-18-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 209 confirmed

Government-Administration-Building-with-Flags-20200220-JH

Income Support and Unemployment Support Recipients urged to apply

Prison-and-House-of-Detention-resumes-in-person-visitation.aspx_.jpg

Two staff members at Prison with no direct contact to prisoners, test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates per 17 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 202 confirmed

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

Minister of Education Drs Rodolphe Samuel updates school boards in letter dated August 16th, 2020

COVID-19-Updates-per-16-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 193 confirmed

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Billy Folly Road Drainage Project completed

COVID-19-Casses-per-15-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 176 confirmed

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Ministra de TEATT Ludmila de Weever informe nacional sobre cierres de empresas comerciales

Minister-de-Weever-Calls-on-All-Stakeholders-to-Come-Together.aspx_.jpg

Minister of TEATT Ludmila de Weever National Briefing on Commercial Business Closures

Minister Egbert Jurendy Doran press photo

Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran National Briefing Statements on Commercial Business Closures

COVID-19-Updates-per-14-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 150 confirmed

Fire-department-implements-COVID-19-response-measures.aspx_.jpg

Fire department implements COVID-19 response measures

COVID-19-Updates-per-13-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 144 confirmed

COVID-19-Update-per-12-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 129 confirmed

Tropical-Depression-Eleven-12-Aug-2020

Community urged to monitor the progress of Tropical Depression 11

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Prime Minister Jacobs to travel for personal family reasons

COVID-19-Updates-per-11-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 100 confirmed

Dr. Leonard Richardson M.D. geared up

Covidiste Richardson recommende aux gouvernements de prendre des décisons basées sur les données scientifiques

COVID-19 Updates per 10 Aug 2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 95 confirmed

St.-Maarten-Government-Flag

No Planned or Scheduled Lockdown Issued by Government

Notice at Immigration Department

Immigration Department is Closed Until Further Notice

COVID-19-Update-per-8-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 86 confirmed

COVID-19-Update-per-7-Aug-2020

COVID-19 now at 74 confirmed

COVID-19-Update-per-6-Aug-2020

COVID-19 has declined to 74 confirmed

COVID-19 Update per 5 Aug 2020

80 Confirmed Active COVID-19 Cases. Total cases stand at 160

COVID-19-Update-per-3-Aug-2020

COVID-19 active cases have now risen to 70 confirmed

Teo’s Superette in St. Peters

Teo’s Superette, new mini supermarket in St. Peters

COVID-19-Cases-per-30-July-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 49 confirmed

Dr. Leonard Richardson M.D. geared up

Covidista Richardson insta a los gobiernos a tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia

COVID-19-Cases-per-29-July-2020

COVID-19 has now risen to 47 confirmed

St.-Maarten-Government-Flag

All residents must be off the roads by 12pm

Tropical-Storm-Warning-29-July-2020

TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

Tzu-Chi-helps-student-pursue-tertiary-education-2

Tzu Chi helps student pursue tertiary education

Tzu Chi donates food elderly 1

Tzu Chi donates 175 food containers for elderly lunch

Winair-Weather-Travel-Advisory-29-July-2020

WINAIR WEATHER ADVISORY

MinAGZ EOC Meeting of Monday July 27 Ref Approaching Weather System

Council of Ministers Meet With French Counterparts on COVID-19 Developments

Council of Ministers seated right

EOC meets to discuss developing weather system east of the Lesser Antilles

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

The Council of Ministers, Key ESF Coordinators, and CPS representatives meet to discuss COVID-19 developments

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Nou pap retounen nan konfinman

No hay retorno al cierre

COVID-19 Stats per 24 July 2020

No decision made on lockdown

SMMC suspends patient visiting hours in light of increase of COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Info & Updates

Minister of Public Health Updates on St. Maarten’s COVID-19 Developments

Minister-of-VSA-Richard-Panneflek-staff-meeting

Panneflek held evaluation discussions with key stakeholders involved in Saturday’s repatriation flight from Ft. Lauderdale

Panneflek announces protocol for today’s repatriation flight; says recent COVID-19 cases not imported

Panneflek announces protocol for today’s repatriation flight; says recent COVID-19 cases not imported

Employer Council St Maarten formed

APS and Government will host video meetings on impact of pension reform

VIrus, Coronavirus outbreak ,contagious infection

Reform Entity: healthcare and education systems need improvement

Crime-Fund-image

Reform Entity tackles chaos at Crime Fund

Reform Entity: retirement age to 67 by 2025

SMDF-incorporating-board-retire

Incorporating Board of SMDF retire

Reform Entity wants to bring down public wage bill to 10 percent of GDP

PM Jacobs and MinPlen Violenus in Den Haag - 20200710

St. Maarten Rejects 'New Entity' under Consensus Kingdom Law in Kingdom Council of Ministers Meeting

State-Secretary-Raymond-Knops-20200710

Knops issues tight deadlines for liquidity support conditions

Prime-Minister-Jacobs-boarding-Airfrance-July-9

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Attends Kingdom Council of Ministers Meeting In The Netherlands

BALANS-MEETING-with-Minister-of-Justice

Minister of Justice receives update on Function Books

Government-Administration-Building-front-view

Council of Ministers in Disagreement with Dutch Proposed New Entity

SMDF-2019-Annual-report-delivered-to-PM-Jacobs

SMDF Presents Audited 2019 Annual Report to PM Jacobs

Rotay-Club-Mid-Isle-Board-2020-2021

ROTARY CLUB MID ISLE INSTALLS NEW BOARD FOR ROTARY YEAR 2020-2021

LU students accepted to prestigious colleges

LU students accepted to prestigious colleges

2019 annual report of APS submitted before November 1 deadline

SMMC-Hospitainer-20200629

SMMC making COVID care facilities storm resilient

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs concerned about “New Entity” being proposed

Digital Government Transformation Project calls for stakeholders’ feedback

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

St. Maarten celebrates 157th Anniversary of Emancipation

FSM-Family-Support-Meeting-MHF

MHF: Upcoming Family Support Meeting

Extended opening hours MHF

Panneflek: Encourages the community to remain vigilant

Panneflek: Encourages the community to remain vigilant

Statue-Freedom-Fighters-Emancipation-Day-Celebration

Theme for the 2020 Emancipation Day Celebration

APS-project-Cay-Hill-Oryx-Residences

APS to expand homeownership options for Oryx Residences

Minister-de-Weever-Calls-on-All-Stakeholders-to-Come-Together.aspx_.jpg

Airport to Re-Open on Emancipation Day

Illegal Parking in Philipsburg will no longer be tolerated. Hefty fines to be issued

Roderick-Martina-daughter

UTS celebrates new parents with paid leave

NIPA-virtual-signing

NIPA, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and Chamberlain University hold virtual signing ceremony

Ministers Richard Panneflek & Anna Richardson

Minister of Justice and Minister of VSA held meeting to discuss the way forward

Justrice - IBPS Admittance & Residence Offices - Immigration & Border Protection Services - 20200604 JH

Ministry of Justice: Holders of (temporary) residence permits pertaining to the temporary closing of the Immigration Office

SMGH-construction-site-file-photo-1

SMMC restarts construction activities new hospital

Council-of-Ministers-share-more-details-on-the-commemoration-of-Flag-Day-on-June-13th.aspx_.jpg

“Flag Day Thank You Motorcade” postponed until further notice

SMMC provides COVID-19 update

WIB-Maintenance-Window-June-11th-2020

WIB announces maintenance window for update online banking platform

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Sint Maarten’s Prime Minister Jacobs profiled in Indian publication ‘When Women Lead, The Virus Loses’

Parliament concludes virtual IPKO meeting sessions

SXMStaycationSBBR1

"Stop littering our beaches," says St. Maarten Tourism Bureau

Governor Building Office Cabinet - 2020032902 JA

Opening of Cabinet of the Governor of Sint Maarten

Minister Anna Richardson

Minister of Justice Richardson to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

Interim Directors Mental Health Foundation MHF

Safe Haven's new director visits Mental Health Foundation

Simply-SXM-donates-tablets-to-MPC-Sundial-students

Facebook group Simply SXM donates tablets to students

WIB-donates-to-SMDF-20200608

WIB donates to SMDF

Audit-Report-BLP

Business licenses need to go digital

SHTA-Panoramic-Image-Great-Bay-St.-Maarten

SHTA Launches Travel Sentiments Survey and Challenge for Local Talent

COVID-19 Updates per 3 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Updates per June 3rd, 2020

WIB bank & Rotary Club members - Donation pic

WIB donates to Rotary Club to assist with food program

Saskia Thomas-Salomons

Minister of Justice and the Ombudsman establish structure

Members of Electoral Council

Final deadline submission 2019 annual report of political parties

Great Bay Beach

Port St. Maarten has Guidelines in Place for Phased Economic Reopening Process

COVID-19-Updates-per-28-May-2020

COVID-19 Updates per May 28, 2020

Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel

Minister of Education: Back To School Advice

COVID-19 Updates per 20 May 2020

COVID-19 Updates

Minister Panneflek & MHF Interim Directors Pelswijk & Healy

Minister Richard Panneflek visits the Mental Health Foundation

SZV-staff-COVID19-measures-behind-closed-doors

SZV held virtual general staff meeting on COVID-19 impact

Minister Egbert Jurendy Doran press photo

Minister Doran implements plan to speed up the processing of building permits

MHF-Mental-Health-Awareness-MHA-Weekschedule-2020

MHF launches online edition of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Color-Me-SXM-Philipsburg-Art-Walk-project-BTCSXM

Be The Change Foundation announces Philipsburg mural project

COVID-19-Updates-per-16-May-2020

PRIME MINISTER & CHAIR OF THE EOC SILVERIA JACOBS UPDATES ON COVID-19 DEVELOPMENTS MAY 14, 2020

Screenshot destination video

French and Dutch Tourist offices launch joint inspirational destination video

NIPA holding off on opening

Office-Ombudsman-SXM

Ombudsman Bureau reopens on May 18

Dr-Kim-Verschueren-and-Dr.-Katja-Andeweg-SMMC

SMMC welcomes volunteer doctors back home

COVID-19 Updates per 7 May 2020

Prime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs Updates on COVID-19 Developments May 7, 2020

360Giftbox-Donation-handover-to-SMMC

360 GiftBox Donates Baby Boxes to SMMC

COVID-19-Updates-for-29-April-2020-1

COVID-19 Updates for 29 April 2020

Videoclip of MP Rayheon Peterson (PFP) motivating his vote on the 15% salary cut for MPs motion

Videoclip of MP Rayheon Peterson (PFP) motivating his vote on the 15% salary cut for MPs motion

Port St. Maarten Recognizes and says Thank you to the Frontline Maritime Workforce & Seafarers

Port St. Maarten Recognizes and says Thank you to the Frontline Maritime Workforce & Seafarers

Sanvi-Stay-Home-Infographic

A Kid's Stay Home Infographic & Video Message

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Prime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs Updates on COVID-19 Developments for April 23, 2020

Loud Speaker Car

DCOMM intensifies outreach COVID-19 public awareness campaign into inner district communities

Hillside fire in Sucker Garden - 20200421

Fire Department Updates on Bush Fire Response

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Prime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs Updates on COVID-19 Developments for April 21, 2020

WhatsApp-Image-2020-04-20-at-10.02.12-PM

UPDATED: Fire under control (Photos & Videos included)

SMDF Masks for the Masses

SMDF starts Masks for the Masses Project

COVID-19 PSA Spanish

COVID-19 Public Service Announcements in Spanish

COVID-19 PSA Creole

COVID-19 Public Service Announcements in Creole

CPO-Ethelwoldus-Josepha

Know your Community Officers

COVID-19-Updates-17-April-2020

COVID-19 Updates 17 April 2020

APS Pension Payment Notice – April 2020

APS Pension Payment Notice – April 2020

SMMC MMP Inspection

SMMC to transfer COVID care to Medical Pavilion and ICU Hospitainer

MIN JUS STAKEHOLDERS PIC 15APR2020

Justice minister takes initiative to improve child care

Alcohol liquor bottles

Ban on alcohol sale lifted

COVID-19 Government Banner

Movement allowed on Thursday and Friday only

COVID-19 Updates 15 April 2020

COVID-19 Cases Update per April 15, 2020

Carrefour Supermarket 20200405 JH

Essential businesses allowed to open to the public

Government DCOMM COVID-19 Monitoring Dashboard

Government launched COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 News Brief

All essential workers movement waivers automatically extended

COVID-19 News Brief

Waivers no longer needed for doctor's appointments

Carrefour Supermarket 20200405 JH

Supermarket openings 3 days per week

St.-Maarten-Government-Flag

Flags to fly at half-mast

Minister Anna Richardson

Minister of Justice: St. Maarten gets more time to comply with CFATF requirements

FCIB Finance Centre Cole Bay - 20200405 JH

Banks reopened from Wednesday

Police working on backlog of waiver requests

Police working on backlog of waiver requests

Minister Anna Richardson

Frontliners saluted

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

Prime Minister says reopening in June

Bag of Groceries

Limited movement for grocery shopping as of Thursday

COVID-19 Frontliner

Medical community outreach started Tuesday

Carnival-Cruise-Line-ship

Canceled Carnival Cruises

Mental Health Foundation (MHF) updates stakeholders

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

COVID-19 Updates Prime Minister - April 9, 2020