Questions initiatives for alternative forms of energy. With the recent spikes (again) in electricity outages/load shedding and GEBE’s statements regarding same, such as regular maintenance, unexpected stoppages, safety concerns, overheating…
Day: August 18, 2017
The Region on Alert over the Spread of “Red Eye”
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, – Several Caribbean islands have reported outbreaks of conjunctivitis at health facilities and medical practices. “The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is currently…
MP Wescot Questions Minister TEATT on Qredits Micro-financing Progress.
Recent media reports regarding the agreement between the Public Entities of St. Eustatius and Bonaire respectively and Qredits, prompted MP Wescot to pose questions to Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs,…
July Cruise Figures Surpass Expectations
For the first seven months of 2017, Port St. Maarten has catered to 1,097,040 cruise passengers via 387 vessel calls. For the month of July, the destination saw a 16.5…
Prime Minister Marlin Congratulates Anna Rabess-Richardson on being inducted as Director for Miss Teen International.
On Wednesday August 16, 2017, Prime Minister William V. Marlin joined in celebration and support of Mrs Anna Rabess- Richardson at the Princess Juliana International Airport in welcoming International Pageants…
Office of Disaster Management: Potential for Extremely Active Hurricane Season Ahead. Be Prepared
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, who forecasted back in June about an above-normal 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, has upgraded their forecasts for the month…
Solar Eclipse: Protect your Eyesight and use proper eyewear
According to the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS), a total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, and will be visible from a narrow path spanning part…
Reminder Toddler Time at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library this Saturday
‘Toddler Time,’ which is part of the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week 2017 and observed every beginning of August, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 19. ‘Toddler…
Armed Robbery at Gold Star and two men arrested
On Thursday August 17, around 1:30pm the Central Dispatch received a call about an armed robbery that took place at Gold Star Jewelry, front street in Philipsburg. The bike patrol…
Relocation of Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Offices to the New Government Building
The Division for Educational Innovation, would like to inform the general public that the following offices that fall under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, will be relocated…