Prime
Minister Silveria Jacobs recovering from a minor incident
SINT MAARTEN
(POND ISLAND) - Today, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, during her
morning bike ride, took a fall which caused minor injuries to her face and a
broken finger. After a thorough check, all scans were normal and she is
expected to make a full recovery. As such, Prime Minister Jacobs will be
working from home for the coming days.
“I am not
deterred by this setback (fall). I will get back on my bike. I will ride again.
I will continue to eat healthy and feed my mind with healthy, positive
thoughts. Health is defined by what we eat, think and do. Let’s all refocus our
energies and build a healthy St. Maarten.” Prime Minister Jacobs expressed.
Prime
Minister Jacobs hereby reminds the general public that this Sunday, October 10,
is the 11th anniversary of 10-10-10, also known as Constitution Day. This
National Holiday will be celebrated on Monday, October 11, with a virtual
commemoration under the theme “Building the Nation, Investing in our Future”,
at 10:00 am via SXMGOV Facebook & YouTube pages.
“Let us put
our hands, hearts, and energy together to build St. Maarten into a healthier, more
innovative and resilient country. Every individual, Government, Parliament,
High Councils, Advisory bodies, NGOs, and Civil Society Organizations all have
a role to play. Today is that day to make the difference. It is up to all of
us,” Prime Minister Jacobs concluded.