Recent rainfall could increase mosquito population. Residents advised to Check Gardens/Yards for Breeding Habitats
The country has been experiencing rainfall events for several days, and the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is calling on residents to help stop the spread of mosquitoes by preventing them from breeding in your backyard or garden after these events. The best […]
Read More →ODM: Remain Vigilant and Prepared. Hurricane Season Not Yet Over
Even though tropical storm activity has subsided during the past couple of weeks, that does not mean the hurricane season is over, Office of Disaster Management (ODM) said on Monday. There is still six weeks to go as the season runs through November 30. Residents and businesses are advised to remain vigilant and prepared, the […]
Read More →“Our future is at hand- let’s move forward together”; Happy Global Handwashing Day
PHILIPSBURG? Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on October 15th every year in efforts to educate and encourage the public to embrace the benefits of properly washing their hands with water and soap. Hand washing is a simple, cost effective and yet a very impactful intervention to significantly maintain ones health and keep the germs […]
Read More →SXMGOV Radio 107.9FM on TELEM TelTV +
Philipsburg ? The SXMGOV Radio, the Government of Sint Maarten’s Official Radio Station, managed and operated by the Department of Communication, has added another avenue to broadcast the government?s latest news and general information on plans, policies, events, and endeavors from the Council of Ministers, the Ministries, and the departments. The public can tune […]
Read More →ODM Additional Weather Systems Could Form, Remain Vigilant and Prepared
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Fire Chief/National Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson from the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) said on Monday, major Hurricane Sam will pass over 300 miles at its closest point northeast of Sint Maarten late Wednesday or early Thursday, according to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) and therefore poses […]
Read More →Time Management workshop being held by SSSD on Sept. 28
Many students are challenged by the constraint of time and if time is not managed properly it can be detrimental to their success. Realizing that lost time cannot be regained and that students need all the assistance they can get to be successful, the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, […]
Read More →ODM: Calls on Residents and Businesses to Closely Monitor Tropical Storm Sam. Recheck your Disaster Supply Kit
The 18th -named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm (TS) Sam, is expected to become the seventh hurricane of the season on Friday. TS Sam is expected to become a major hurricane over the weekend. On Thursday according to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TS Sam was located over 1600 […]
Read More →ODM: Remain Vigilant and Prepared. Hurricane Season Not Yet Over
The hurricane season runs through November 30 two and half months still to go. Currently there are a number of weather systems in the eastern Atlantic Ocean between the Lesser Antilles and Africa, and therefore for the remaining 10+ weeks of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, residents and businesses are advised to remain vigilant and […]
Read More →Addressing Youth Depression and Self Harm: What Parents Can Do about it?
An informative panel discussion entitled: ?Addressing Youth Depression and Self Harm: What Parents Can Do about it.? The Workshop is being organized by the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport for the general public especially parents of primary and secondary school going children. Depression is one of […]
Read More →Richardson: Remain Vigilant. It’s Your Personal Responsibility to Be Prepared this Hurricane Season!
Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, is once again appealing to the community of Sint Maarten to be prepared as the country is now in the peak period of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. At this point in time, Hurricane Larry, the 12th named storm system of the season, is located in the […]
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