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Explosion of corona-infections: Curacao takes action PHILIPSBURG - Despite the official figures published, the latest reports indicate that there are now 35 active corona-infections on St. Maarten - and the number keeps trending upwards. Epidemiologist Izzy Gerstenbluth reacted almost immediately... Read more stmaartennews.com

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NOTIFICATIONS Publisher's note: We're back!!! Our StMaartenNews.com website is now being hosted on a bigger webserver. It took over a week to complete the migration process. This was due to the enormous size of our news images database. But now we are set for another three to four years. We need to tweak the website, fix some bugs in the software code, and add new plug-ins and features. So, we will be working on that the coming days, weeks and months. We will also be working on some new products and services. One of our new spin-off products is our new local news magazine called *INSIDE St. Maarten". Take a look at the latest edition now available digitally online at https://issuu.com/insidestmaarten/docs/inside_st_maarten_vol2. OUR WELCOME BACK FEATURE ARTICLE Just to get you back into the groove of things, here is a closer look at the effects of the latest pension reform plans. The question is, will there by any pension funds left when you retire? https://stmaartennews.com/finance/closer-look-effects-pension-reform LOCAL NEWS For local news visit https://news.sx For the latest (political) news the past week, check out our Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/StMaartenNewsOnline and https://www.facebook.com/StMaartenNewsDotCom. BOOK PROMOTION Author Hensley Plantijn talks about his first published book The Constitution of Sint Maarten - When it is time to vote with radio host Ralph Cantave. This book is now on sale for $15 US Dollars at the Van Dorp locations in Madame Estate and Simpson Bay and at The Family Bookstore in Philipsburg. Watch the recorded interview for more information about this new St. Maarten-based author: https://www.facebook.com/981pearlfmsxm/videos/900095533808681 GENERAL NOTICE INSIDE St. Maarten is on sale at the major supermarkets for $2 per copy. INSIDE St. Maarten is not a newspaper, it is a news magazine filled with INdepth articles, INteresting INterviews, INtertaining stories and INspiring advice columns. Get your copy today. Don't see the magazine in your favorite shop? Whatsapp us immediately! ADVERTISEMENT Shop owners become an Agent and sell our INSIDE St. Maarten news magazine in your stores. Call us today via 588-0800 to order a consignment of 15 magazines complete with a display rack. We offer attractive commissions to you as a reseller. Call us now or email info@insidestmaarten.com to have your consignment package delivered and placed in your store. INSIDE CAFE Coming Soon!!! Wednesday, July 29, 2020, @ 7pm sharp Want to know more? Go to https://www.facebook.com/insidestmaarten/posts/161020585503978 and hit the Like button and we will keep you personally updated. INSIDE St. Maarten Magazine Like our Facebook Page at www.inside-stmaarten.com. You can Join Our Mailinglist there as well. Or Click Here to Become an INSIDER! OPT-IN TO RECEIVE DAILY NEWS To receive daily news bulletins on your smartphone or device, whatsapp NEWS.SX to us via +1-721-588-0800 and we will add you to our daily news broadcasts. Whatsapp INSIDE to us and we will add you to our INSIDERS news magazine list. We plan to bring you special INSIDE news articles exclusively for INSIDERS. PS: Media, publishing and broadcasting companies are exempt from receiving payroll support. So no support from government for our reporters and editors. So we thank you in advance for your kind financial support to us. Buy a subscription online today! SPONSOR MESSAGE NAGICO Insurances says preparing today reduces the consequences of disaster for tomorrow. It is Hurricane Season - June 1 to November 30. Don't wait until the last minute. Ensure your policy is valid and up to date https://www.nagico.com/quick-services/

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No decision made on lockdown, says Government Three new cases confirmed by CPS ~ PHILIPSBURG - Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honourable Richard Panneflek, deflated rumours circulating on Friday of a pending lockdown of St. Maarten. "I would like to make it ... Read more news.sx

St. Barth follows strict protocols for entering the island Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy - In these difficult times around the health concerns caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic, there are many confusing reports in the region and abroad about borders opening or remaining closed, and about the varying... Read more stmaartennews.com

Minister of Public Health Updates on COVID-19 Developments Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richard Panneflek hereby updates the general public today, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in order to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest COVID-19 developments and... Read more news.sx

All passengers aboard repatriated flight tested negative The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announced that the 21 passengers aboard the repatriation flight from the Dominican Republic on Monday, July 20th, have tested negative for COVID-19. All... Read more news.sx

No hay retorno al cierre Sin embargo, la adhesión pública estricta a las medidas de higiene es esencial ~ Primer Ministra Silveria Jacobs por la presente aprovecha la oportunidad para informar al público en general en nombre del Concilio de Ministros que el Gobierno de... Read more news.sx

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Central Bank appoints Brodie as ENNIA's CEO WILLEMSTAD - The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten will install a new management team at insurance company ENNIA next week with Lesley-Ann Brodie as its Chief Executive Officer. Brodie spent more than ten years of her career at... Read more stmaartennews.com

Camelia-Römer officially resigns WILLEMSTAD - Suzanne Camelia-Römer has tendered her resignation to Governor Lucille George-Wout this morning. Her last transfer as Minister of Health, Environment, and Nature will be made on Sunday evening at 6 am. Minister Zita Jesus-Leito of... Read more www.curacaochronicle.com

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No Return To Lockdown, However, Public Strict Adherence... POND ISLAND - Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby takes the opportunity to update the general public on behalf of the Council of Ministers that the Government of St. Maarten continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking all necessary ... Read more news.sx

National Development Vision (NDV) now online The National Development Vision 2020-2030, developed from the National Development Plan/Project, is now available online on the Government of Sint Maarten website. The Department of The Interior and Kingdom Relations, BAK, has made the document... Read more news.sx

New Management Team at Point Blanche Prison POINT BLANCHE - In efforts to gain stability and a stern handle at the Prison and Detention Center at Point Blanche, the Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, has introduced a new Management Team. This new management team consists of the new... Read more news.sx

Aartwicht Bell now the acting head of Pointe Blanche Prison PHILIPSBURG--Former prison guard and current President of the St. Maarten Sports and Olympic Federation (SMSOF) Aartwicht Bell is now the acting director of the Pointe Blanche prison, taking over from acting director Rikson Martina. Bell has more ... Read more www.thedailyherald.sx

Opening of schools depends on situation regarding COVID-19 GREAT BAY - At Wednesday's Council of Minister's press briefing, the minister responsible for Education, Drs. Rodolphe Samuel said the opening of schools on the island depends on the Coronavirus situation. According to Samuel, this information... Read more stmaartennews.com

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Minister Doran states Alegria Hotel issue is before his time Ministry is busy with a full evaluation ~ The Honorable Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure, Mr. Egbert Doran, stated that the issue in regards to the issuance of the water parcel to the Alegria Hotel has... Read more news.sx

Tourism Stakeholders to Receive Certified Training PHILIPSBURG - The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunication (TEATT) along with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau has organized, a Certified Customer Service and COVID-19 awareness training designed specifically for Taxi... Read more news.sx

Winair Implements some Schedule Changes for Statia & Saba Philipsburg- Winair in a press release today announced a few schedule changes in regards to St. Eustatius and Saba. Effective July 30, 2020. Winair will add one weekly flight to St. Eustatius. In keeping with the most recent protocols... Read more bes-reporter.com

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St. Maarten Weather Updates & Forecasts A tropical wave located just off the western coast of Africa continues to produce an area of cloudiness, disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The disturbance is expected move westward across the tropical Atlantic during the next several days... Read more stmaartennews.com

Tropical Storm Gonzalo a Reminder to Review Boat Readiness The seventh named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season formed this week in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean island chain. It is a clear reminder once again that all have to be prepared. According to forecasters, this is the... Read more news.sx

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'Onvoldoende capaciteit' Veertien belangenorganisaties bedrijfsleven: Autonomie vult maag niet Van een onzer verslaggevers Willemstad - Veertien organisaties van het Curaçaose bedrijfsleven 'kiezen bewust' vóór de kans die Nederland aanreikt met de Caribische... Read more antilliaansdagblad.com

Oppositie boycot Staten Plet (MAN): Zwarte bladzijde democratie Van een onzer verslaggevers Willemstad - De geloofsbrieven van PAR-lid Shaheen Elhage zijn gisteren niet bevestigd in de Staten. Bij gebrek aan quorum kon de openbare vergadering niet doorgaan. Het... Read more antilliaansdagblad.com

COMMENTAAR: De stem van het volk In een democratie draait het om de wil - en de stem - van de bevolking. De bevolking die periodiek door middel van verkiezingen mag laten weten door wie zij in het belangrijkste politieke orgaan - de Staten - vertegenwoordigd wil worden. De... Read more antilliaansdagblad.com

OPINIE: Uitdagingen en kansen; Caribische Entiteit Geachte heer Rhuggenaath, Ons land gaat door roerige tijden. We hebben te maken met een aanhoudende economische crisis in Venezuela met alle gevolgen van dien voor ons toerisme, de raffinaderij, handel, vluchtelingenproblematiek, enz. Hetgeen men ... Read more antilliaansdagblad.com

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CPS reminds community of COVID-19 Hygiene Measures The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA) department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS), is reminding residents and visitors to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 Prevention Measures that have been promoted to... Read more news.sx

Coastal residents & businesses: Have plans in place for... PHILIPSBURG - With the peak of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season approximately three weeks away, coastal residents living near beaches as well as businesses that are located along coastal areas, are advised to have plans in place for possible... Read more news.sx

School Bus Transportation Schedule up to August 4th The Inspectorate of the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunications (TEATT) informs all parents of students with secondary exams that school bus transportation has been arranged for the transportation of students for the ... Read more news.sx

Certificate of Conduct (CoC) Application The service of the Certificate of Conduct (CoC) also known as Police Record has been suspended since the COVID Lockdown. We apologize for the inconvenience this has resulted for the public that this service has not yet resumed. As we return to... Read more news.sx

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People less inclined to observe coronavirus rules even as... People are less inclined to keep to the social distancing rules and will go out even if they have symptoms that could indicate infection with coronavirus, an RIVM poll of some 50,000 people shows. The poll, which is updated every six weeks, is... Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Bar at centre of coronavirus outbreak openly defied rules The owners of a bar at the centre of a local outbreak of coronavirus announced a month ago they was turning a blind eye to social distancing measures because they were spoiling the atmosphere. Read more www.dutchnews.nl

KLM breached discrimination law by asking woman to move... Dutch flag carrier KLM has been found to have discriminated against a woman by forcing her to change seats because a man refused to sit beside her for religious reasons. Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Bid to have corona rules outlawed fails Anti-public health regulation group Viruswaanzin has lost a court case to force the government to scrap the coronavirus restrictions, including the 1.5 metre social distancing rule. The group, whose name means 'virus madness', argued that the... Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Housing issues for students in lockdown Conflicts between international students and their landlords have increased sharply since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Dutch national students' union. The Housing Hotline, an advisory service for international students, ... Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Advertisers see 30% 'corona dip' in income Advertisers have seen their income drop substantially in the first half of 2020 as consumer spending plunged and large events were cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Ster organisation, which manages advertising space on public... Read more www.dutchnews.nl

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