Influenza, better known as the flu, is a highly contagious viral infection. Unlike the common cold, influenza can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis, which…
Month: October 2016
At risks population group pregnant women receiving ZikV mosquito bite prevention packages
As part of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Affairs (Ministry VSA) National Mosquito Elimination Community Program Zika Virus disease (ZikV) “Beat ZikV,” the Collective Prevention Service…
WICB SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH CARIBBEAN MEDIA
Havana, CUBA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has reached out to Caribbean media groups through the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) to develop stronger partnerships for a wider range…
Plenary Session of Parliament about Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Parliament
The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on Monday October 31, 2016. The plenary public meeting is scheduled for 14.00 hrs in the General Assembly Chamber…
TelEm Group CFO Helma Etnel makes case for Caribbean Telecomm operators at close of International internet conf.
TelEm Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mrs. Helma Etnel is making a case for regulators to create a more even playing field for Telecomm operators in the Caribbean similar to…
113 donation registrations received by Electoral Council
At the end of the deadline, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, one hundred and thirteen (113) of the candidates had formally submitted their donation registration. Four (4) of the remaining twelve…
Fire prevention and firefighting on board of ships by shipping inspectorate CN
The Shipping Inspectorate CN and the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (IL&T) have organized sessions in which knowledge regarding fire prevention and firefighting on board of ships is being transferred…
SHOULD PARLIAMENTARIANS VOTE THEIR CONSCIENCE?
After our new parliamentarians are sworn in on Monday, October 31st they will be faced at some point during their tenure with having to vote their conscience. A careful look…
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants
A kaleidoscope of technology in education On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and…
Governor Holiday receives progress report formation from W. Marlin
On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday, met with and received a progress report from formateur Mr. William Marlin. During the meeting…