Puerto Rico government estimates 1,400 died from Maria
By Caribbean News Now contributor SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The government of Puerto Rico has now estimated in a report to Congress that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, though the official death toll remains at 64. The island's...
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Tzu Chi gives 500 bags of rice to 500 French side families
FRENCH QUARTER/PHILIPSBURG - The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation has again taken its rice distribution across the border to assist residents of French St. Martin, who are also in need. The foundation donated 500 bags of "Love Rice" to 500 families ...
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SONESTA SXM RESORT PIONEERS NEW STORM-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
SINT MAARTEN (MAHO) - The Maho Group, owners and operators of Sonesta St. Maarten Resorts in the Caribbean, commenced re-construction this month on Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino & Spa following Hurricane Irma that devastated the island in...
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Ombudsman concludes Systemic Investigation regarding...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Ombudsman recently concluded a Systemic Investigation, initiated after the hurricanes of September 2017, regarding: the state of preparedness of the government of Sint Maarten pursuant to the National Ordinance...
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Saba Will Johnson Continues Fight for Equal General Pension
By Harald Linkels ~ Saba - Former politician and 'uncrowned king' of the island of Saba, Will Johnson, continues his fight for an equal general old-age pension on the island. Johnson, in his fight for an AOV equal to the Dutch AOW, is being...
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Saba to lose airport but will gain 3 ferries + 1 new airline
Saba to temporarily close airport but will gain 3 ferry services, 1 helipad and 1 new extra airline company. How do you like them numbers? Read our special report about the planned Saba airport closure for runway renovations, the new ferry...
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Corporate Governance and The Role of Supervisory Boards
Corporate Governance and the role of the Supervisory Board of Directors is back on the forefront with the issues surrounding the urgent dismissal of the board of the Princess Juliana International Airport Holding (PJIAH) N.V. company by the...
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Attempted armed robbery at casino
PHILIPSBURG - On Thursday August 9th at approximately 12:30 a.m. the Emergency Dispatch was alerted by the security staff of the Coliseum Casino on Front Street that two suspicious men dressed in dark clothing was planning to rob the casino....
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Police issues Back to School Message to Students, Parents,..
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - As the New Academic year 2018-2019 begins on Monday August 13 th the Police Force of Sint Maarten is extending the following words of encouragement to all students, parents/guardians and teachers. "The Academic year...
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MHF presents winners at "Within the Dark" Award Ceremony
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Friday 6 th, The Mental Health Foundation (M.H.F.) presented Shola Scott, a journalism graduate, and Sara Bharwani, a student from Learning Unlimited, with their prizes and Certificates of Appreciation for...
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Front Street partially closed over the weekend
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that Front Street will be partially closed in connection with Phase 2 work of the demolition of damaged balusters and ...
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Lions Club to host welcome back school pep rally on Monday
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The of the first of many projects to be executed by the Lions Club for this Lionistic year will be a welcome back to school pep rally. The rally will be held on the first day back to school Monday August 13 th at both ...
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Registration Now Open for EXPO section at #SPORTSMATTER...
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in collaboration with the National Sports Institute (NSI) is happy to announce to all Sport, Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Businesses on the island that the...
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ODM: Don't become Complacent. Be Prepared
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, is calling on the community to use the time now to re-check storm preparations and to be prepared for the remaining months of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season....
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PUBLIC NOTICE from Milton Peters College (MPC)
To all parents/guardians and students of the Milton Peters College: We would like to inform all parents/guardians of the students attending the Milton Peters College as follows: 1. The schedule for picking up the school books for the academic year...
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Breastfeeding is the "Foundation of Life"
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) an executing department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, the Department of Labour, would like to inform the Sint Maarten community that World...
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NAGICO launches the Hurricane Xtra Policy
PHILIPSBURG (Monday, July 23, 2018) - Today, NAGICO Insurances unveiled a new insurance product called the NAGICO Hurricane Xtra Policy. It's designed as a supplemental coverage to insure uncovered expenses that may arise following a hurricane as ...
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WIB Supports "Back to School Drive"
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Windward Islands Bank Ltd. (WIB) supports the "3 rd annual Back to School Drive" spearheaded by student Ki-Mani Olivacce, who has called upon the community to donate school supply items for children in need. WIB...
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Philipsburg Jubilee Library closed for inventory August 13
The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will be closed on Monday 13th, 2018, from 8am to 5pm, to continue salvaging materials before the peak of the hurricane season and the possible departure of our current building as it cannot withstand another hit ...
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"Rio goes Green" - regular plastic cups banned from parade
PHILIPSBURG - the 7th Annual Lighted Parade - "Destra Edition" which will take place on August 18th, 2018, in Philipsburg, is promised to be the "Greenest" parade ever, as the Management of Rio Productions has decided to completely ban regular...
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CTB's Annual Report 2017 presented to Minister Martina
WILLEMSTAD - On August 9, 2018, Mr. Hugo Clarinda, Interim Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), presented a copy of CTB's Annual Report 2017 to the Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Steven Martina. The Annual Report 2017 gives a...
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KLM Curaçao Marathon and Ride for the Roses walk hand in ...
WILLEMSTAD - Curd Evertsz, Vice-president Ride for the Roses and Head of the Safety & Emergency Team of the KLM Curacao Marathon and Kees van Muiswinkel, Chairman of Foundation Run in the Sun/ KLM Curacao Marathon, finished hand in hand after the ...
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CHATA organizes job fair for the local community
25 participating companies with over 100 vacancies WILLEMSTAD - On Saturday, August 18th, Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (CHATA) is organizing a job fair. During this event, everyone who is looking for a job or a career change has the...
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Benjamin Bell & God's Chosen to Serenade in 'The Rise...
SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - Singer and musician extraordinaire, Benjamin Bell has promised to bring a message of hope come Saturday, August 11, 2018, when he and his band, 'God's Chosen' take to the stage at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium to ...
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Christian Fellowship Total Restoration Dance Ministry to ...
SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - Ever since returning to the island with a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Catherina Carbon of Christian Fellowship Church continues to make waves across the island as...
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Police Bonaire Start Using Breathalyzer for Alcohol Controls
Kralendijk- In the month of August 2018, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force, in collaboration with the BES Public Prosecution Service, will starts with alcohol checks in traffic. KPCN will start this action, first on Bonaire, with the intention...
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PwC Bonaire Office Now Also Grant Thornton
Kralendijk- Just as is the case with PwC offices in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, the former PwC Office in Bonaire is now a Grant Thornton office. The change follows on the decision of the owners of the local accountant organization in the...
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Coast Guard intercepts 28 Venezuelans
WILLEMSTAD - Last night, just after 12 o'clock, the coast guard intercepted a boat with 28 Venezuelans on board. That happened almost 10 kilometers from the coast at Daaibooi beach. The 17 men and 11 women had no documents with them and were...
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Venezuela dodges oil asset seizures with transfers at sea
CARACAS, WILLEMSTAD - Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA has limited the damage from an unprecedented slump in crude exports by transferring oil between tankers at sea and loading vessels in neighboring Cuba to avoid asset seizures. But the...
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New legal study: The Kingdom in violation of human rights..
WILLEMSTAD - Various studies have already been published when it comes to the Isla refinery and the violation of human rights because of the polluting emissions and the associated improper management. A new study has recently been added: "The...
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CPS: Prevent Drowning this School Holiday Season
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising parents and guardians to be vigilant when their children are at the...
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CPS: Stay cool and hydrated during extremely hot weather
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards that have a significant impact on society, Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and...
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CPS Advises: Ensure your Vaccination Status is Up to Date
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Considering circulated news about various infectious and vaccine preventable diseases internationally and regionally, citizens are requested to take preventive actions. There have been international reports and...
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CPS Men's Health 2018: Living a healthier life and more...
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - The lack of physical activity is seen as a health threat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around the world, not enough people are active; one in four adults and four out of five adolescents are ...
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Review LuminAID Packlite Max, a Solar Powered Phone Charger
ST. JOHN'S ESTATE - The Wizards, specializing in computer repairs and onsite services, is now the official reseller for an environmentally-friendly product that has a very unusual feature: A solar powered LED lantern that is a phone charger as...
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CPS calls on communities to clean-up mosquito breeding sites
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, to clean their yards and remove debris in order to prevent mosquito breeding sites.
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Fewer Chinese visit Amsterdam, but tourist numbers are...
Chinese tourists were always a given in Amsterdam: they came in increasing numbers every year and spent increasingly more money. The number of overnight stays by Chinese tourists increased by 28% last year to 245,000 and in six years the number...
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Dutch Eredivise competition kicks off, will Ajax win...
Amsterdam football club Ajax is favourite to take the league title this season among commentators for broadcaster NOS. All but one of the broadcaster's seven regular commentators put the Amsterdam club on top. Vitesse and PEC Zwolle are tipped to ...
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Jaap, Jan or Jip? More people in want to change their name
The number of people who go to court to have one or more of their first names changed every year is heading towards 600, according to the Council for the Judiciary, which monitors court cases. In 2015, 503 people applied to change a name, but...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former St Kitts-Nevis PM discusses what might ...
By Caribbean News Now contributor BASSETERRE, St Kitts - Recently, the former prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis and current leader of the opposition, Dr Denzil Douglas, discussed his time in office and his future plans in the context of the...
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Antigua-Barbuda offers to help Dominica keep Ross USM
By Caribbean News Now contributor ST JOHN'S, Antigua - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has stepped into the fray over the controversial announcement by Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) that it intends to relocate its...
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Rosewood Hotels to manage new resort in Antigua
By Caribbean News Now contributor ST JOHN'S, Antigua - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new 132-acre oceanfront resort at Half Moon Bay, Antigua, set to open in 2021. Rosewood Half Moon Bay will accommodate guests in 47...
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Caribbean Export executive director to step down
By Youri Kemp Caribbean News Now associate editor ~ BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) executive director, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, will step down as the leader of the organisation she has...
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Former Bahamas political speechwriter denies accusations
By Youri Kemp Caribbean News Now associate editor ~ NASSAU, Bahamas - Basil Smith, the former majority shareholder in Counsellors Group Ltd, a public relations and media advisory firm in The Bahamas, and speechwriter for...
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Oil trader to close Bahamas operations
By Youri Kemp Caribbean News Now associate editor ~ NASSAU, Bahamas - Oil and natural gas trader, Gunvor, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, will close its Bahamas office and move to London, Reuters news agency...
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Internet experts call for more community networks in the ...
By Gerard Best PANAMA CITY, Panama - A group of experts has called for a different approach to providing Internet access to the poor, remote and underserved parts of the Caribbean region. "Governments, policy makers and the private sector are...
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Migration of nurses and midwives in CARICOM a cause for...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The call for urgent action to address the migration of nurses and midwives from the region was made during the opening of the 45th annual general meeting of the Regional Nursing Body (RNB) on 7 August 2018, at the...
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Two ministers from St Lucia visit Taiwan to enhance ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Lenard Montoute, Saint Lucia's minister for equity, social justice, empowerment, Mrs Barbara Montoute and Edmund Estephane, minister for youth development and sports, visited Taipei from August 6 to 10 at the invitation of the...
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Weather Forecast: Saturday to Monday
DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 10, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (18:00 LST) August 11, 2018 Tonight through Saturday evening: Generally fair and breezy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers, some...
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Illis: Clients need to seek advice when taking out insurance
Insurance holders are encouraged to revisit their policies yearly ~ Phillipsburg -- In an interview with stmaartennews.com, expert in the field of dealing with insurance claims adjustments, Clifford Illis, advises clients to seek advice when...
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Unsung Heroes of Marketing
50 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN 50 YEARS OF MARKETING #18 By Greg Hoyos BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday August 9, 2018 - In my earlier advertising agency days, I would ride on clients' delivery trucks, tagging along as they visited the retail trade,...
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Commentary: The facts, hypocrisy and tragedy of Ross USM
By Anthony W Astaphan, SC ~ The Facts, Ross and the Government of Dominica Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) was with us for some 40 years. Sometime during the Freedom Party's reign in government, Dominica almost lost Ross over a tax...
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