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Disaster Coordinator Thankful Record-breaking 2020 Hurricane Season Comes to an End

The record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an official end on Monday, November 30 with 30-named storms under its belt.

Disaster Coordinator and Fire...

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs meets with WISCU, WITU and ABVO Unions

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs attended a meeting with representatives of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond...

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs meets with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok

Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok arrived in St. Maarten on Sunday afternoon for a working visit. During his short stay, Prime Minister Silveria...

Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs initiates National Food Bank project

On March 14, 2020, St. Maarten closed its borders, due to the effects of COVID-19 and a partial restriction was announced. With the island still...

Friday’s Quake a Reminder to be Earthquake/Tsunami Ready

National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson said on Sunday, that Friday’s, November 13th earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 at 4.35pm, is a stark reminder...

Inclement weather interrupts flag hoisting on St. Martin Day

As St. Martiners, we feel a sense of pride, and are elated and proud to see the St. Maarten flag flying high at the Bell’s...

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs congratulates United Labour Party on election win

On behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten, I hereby congratulate Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, the Unity Labour Party and the people of Saint Vincent...

St. Maarten negotiations on the 3rd tranche of liquidity support starts today

The discussion on the third tranche of liquidity support commenced this morning, Friday, November 13, 2020, after the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting, wherein...

Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs St. Martin Day Speech

Good Morning Fellow St. Martiners here and abroad and to all the listening and viewing public.

“Sweet St. Martin – Soualiga – Oualichi – St....

Traffic Alert: Heavy Rainfall/Flood Warning - Drive with Caution. Hazardous road conditions due to Heavy Rainfall

National Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, calls on residents, pedestrians and in particular motorists to monitor weather reports in connection with a “Heavy Rainfall/Flood Warning” that...

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris

“On behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten, I hereby congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election victory as the next President and...

Minister of General Affairs Silveria E Jacobs holds government’s cost-cutting measures info session with civil servants

On Friday, November 6, 2020, Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs held an information session for all civil servants. This virtual meeting was to...

Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs reminds the community not to become complacent

The government of St. Maarten continues to allow for more businesses to open and fully operate in a safe and responsible manner. While St. Maarten...

Monitoring committee meeting held between the Government of St. Maarten and French counterparts

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, a monitoring committee meeting was held between the governments of Dutch- and French St. Martin and the office of the...

November 17 is the deadline for applying for a fireworks license

Those who are interested in importing, transporting, selling, or having a firework show at year-end needs to apply at the Fire Department at least six...