The Caribbean is not isolated from the impact of man-made and natural disasters, as the impact of Hurricane Matthew demonstrated recently. The Caribbean region’s increasing vulnerability to these threats demands…
Day: November 17, 2016
Direct 911 Emergency phone lines temporary out of service
The direct Emergency 911 phone lines are presently encountering some technical operational difficulties. Thursday, November 16, 2016, the Central Emergency Dispatch received information that no calls were reaching the 911…
Release and conditional release for suspects in backstreet fight
The Judge of Instruction on Wednesday November 16, 2016 suspended the pre-trial detention of two of the four suspects arrested on November 11, 2016 after a fight broke out involving…
Prolonged custody for lechery suspect
The Judge of Instruction on Wednesday, November 16, 2-016 granted the prolonged Custody with 8 more days of the suspect J.G.G.D. (51). He is being suspected of lechery. He was…
Swimmers return from OECS swimming championship with medals
The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports along with the Department of Sports congratulates the team who recently returned from St. Vincent and the Grenadines and participated in the…
The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Service
Under the theme, “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart!,” the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016 in front of the New Government Administration Building. The…
Update on the formation process.
The Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday has met with various persons regarding the process to form an UPP/NA coalition during the past week. The Governor, based…
World Antibiotic Week: Antibiotics: Handle with Care
With a worldwide call on everyone, everywhere to play their part in maintaining the effectiveness of antibiotics, the United Nations (UN) health agency has kicked off a week-long campaign to…
“Harmony of the Seas Captain Faevelen says “We Believe in You”
Harmony of the Seas Captain Johnny Faevelen welcomed the Port St. Maarten delegation and stakeholders on Wednesday morning during the vessels inaugural visit to the destination. Harmony of the Seas…