Consumer Price Index (CPI) legislation needed for the increase of AOV pension approved in Parliament

On August 16th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley presented a legislation to Parliament regarding reparation of several legislations used to increase amounts such as…

ODM Reminder: Be Prepared! Time to Check/Restock Your Disaster Supply Kit

 The Colorado State University (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science in its latest updated forecast released on Thursday, said we should see over the next two weeks above-normal levels of storm/hurricane…

CPS Closed Friday August 25

 The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), would like to inform the general public that theoffice at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg will be closed on Friday, August 25.The closure…

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance welcomes Arno Willems as New Representative of Patroness HRH Princess Beatrix

Since June 2023, Mr. Arno Willems has been serving as the Royal Representative of Patroness Her Royal Highness (H.R.H.) Princess Beatrix for the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA). He succeeds…

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coast Guard assist persons in distress nearby Sint Maarten

Yesterday afternoon, the Coast Guard substation in Sint Maarten notified the Maritime Operation Center (MOC) about a vessel that was sinking to the south of Great Bay. A Metal Shark…

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023, a serious vehicle accident occurred on A.J.C Brouwers Road involving a blue AUDI SUV and a white DACIA.

The accident, which took place around 02:30 AM, resulted in significant damage to both vehiclesand injuries to one of the drivers.According to initial reports from the police central dispatch, multiple…

Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson Leads Information Session to Streamline Event Permit Application Process

The Ministry of Justice, under the leadership of Minister Anna E. Richardson, marked a groundbreaking milestone in event planning efficiency with an insightful seminar aimed at enhancing the event permit…

NOAA Increase Atlantic Hurricane Season Prediction to Above Normal. Up to 21 named storms & 11 hurricanes

 The United States Climate Prediction Center which is part of the National Weather Service of the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has increased its forecast where there will be above…

The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Rodolphe Samuel, wishes to address the recent article published by “Caribisch Netwerk”, which highlights the unfortunate inability of the swimming national team to participate in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Japan due to a lack of funding.

While it is disheartening to hear of any athlete’s dreams being hindered, it is important to clarify the circumstances surrounding this matter and address the concerns raised about potential government…