The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, and the Department of Communication (DCOMM), are urging motorists not to “Drink and…
Month: December 2022
Act Now by Keeping Mosquitoes from Breeding
Due to recent rainfall events, and in order to keep mosquito-borne diseases at bay, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is calling on residents to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites.Mosquitoes can breed…
Businessmen in Philipsburg and Simpson bay are being urged to be vigilant during these busy days.
Police Force of St. Maarten has been busy implementing the end of the year security plan.Co-ordinated actions are being taken during the busy period of the year when several cruise…
The low hanging fruits
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet. I will not go into the details of the speeches that were madeby the Dutch European representatives because there are many differences of opinions. What…
“Lord make us one” is the theme for the 18 th Annual National Day of Prayer 2023
The 18th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place on January 8 th with the theme “Lord make us one”. The National Day of Prayer is held every year…
CPS advises the public to wear a mask when visiting health care establishments. COVID-19 is still with us
To minimize the risk of transmitting respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is advising members of the community to be mindful when accessing health care services such…
On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Council of Ministers approved the Draft Higher Education Ordinance to be presented to Parliament for ratification.
The long-anticipated law has been in development since 2010 and, once placed on the agenda of Parliament for debate, is expected to be ratified in 2023.The direct reason for the…
Fire Dept. approves six permits for fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve
The Fire Department of Sint Maarten, which falls under the Ministry of General Affairs, has approved six permits for firework displays at the start of the New Year.The displays will…
The Government of China Funds the Purchase of Laboratory Equipment
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 16 December, 2022. The People’s Republic of China has provided fifty thousand United States dollars (US$50,000.00) to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through…
JOINT PRESS RELEASE 16 December 2022, NAf. 3,000 reward offered for info in baby injury case
The Police Force of Sint Maarten KPSM, in collaboration the Prosecutor’s Office OM SXM, is offering a NAf 3,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of…