Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs, on Friday afternoon met with the Prefete of St. Martin and St. Barths Anne Laubies and Vice President Guillaume Arnell regarding preparations for Hurricane Danny. The…
Category: Islands’ News
UP board extends deepest condolences to Lista, Wathey, Mingo and Labega families
The United People’s Party (UP) family and board extends its deepest condolences to the Lista, Wathey, Mingo and Labega families, UP Party Board President Sylvia Meyers said on Friday. “Antonio “Tony” Lista,…
UP MP Lake says Community Councils have a role to play in the districts regarding hurricane season pre-planning
United People’s (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake would like to see the different Community Councils play a more active role by advising the residents and helping the…
EOC Meets Saturday to Review National Preparations for Hurricane Danny
A meeting of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was convened on Saturday at the Fire & Ambulance Building in Cay Hill where the various Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) gave briefings…
Working together to build safe and healthy work in construction
In the autumn of 2015, the Labour Inspectorate will check extensively in construction. On Tuesday, September 22nd 2015, the Labour Inspectorate organizes a briefing on safety and health in construction…
The Court of First Instance station St. Maarten
Hereby would like to inform the public of the following: The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, August 24th, 2015 and will resume its regular working hours on…
TelEm Group offices closed Monday, staff urged to keep safe from possible flooding conditions
TelEm Group announced Sunday that all company locations will be closed Monday as a precautionary measure from Tropical Storm Danny. According to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mrs. Helma Etnel, while it appears Danny is heading further…
SXM Airport remains open Monday
The Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, will remain open Monday, August 24, 2015. This after due consideration has been taken concerning all standard international safety measures related to the passage…
Good example of safe asbestos removal at Fundashon Mariadal
In recent weeks a specialized company has removed asbestos from various roofs of buildings of Fundashon Mariadal on Bonaire. The Labour Inspection, in its supervisory role, ensured that the asbestos…
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness
“Breaking the Silence: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect” Information Sessions PHILIPSBURG – An information session is being organized for the general public on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at the Belvedere…