GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Collective Prevention Services (CPS) that falls under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, has been informed the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) to continue surveillance with respect to novel coronavirus infection (NCoV).

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which includes viruses that may cause a range of illnesses in humans, from the common cold and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Viruses of this family also cause a number of animal diseases, howeve ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Great Bay:--- In order to keep the public informed regarding the ongoing developments, and in particular what transpired during the Parliamentary Meeting on the morning of Monday, May 13th, the Majority in Parliament has decided to inform the public regarding Monday Morning's meeting.

In a released statement the Parliamentary Majority comprising of the DP, UP and Independent Laville explained that last week the Majority Coalition Members of Parliament requested an urgent meeting to be held last week in order to discuss the Motion of No Confidence by the ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- Deputy Prime Minister William Marlin announced on the radio program "View Point" on Tuesday that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams has refused to ratify the minutes of agenda point 18 that was discussed in the Council of Ministers' meeting last week Tuesday. Marlin spoke out shortly after the weekly Council of Ministers' meeting ended on Tuesday. Marlin said what the Prime Minister presented to the Council for ratification is not what transpired in the meeting last week, therefore no decision was taken on the agenda point.< ... Read more

One salutary effect of the present brouhaha in Parliament and Government is that is has focused laser sharp attention on the right of Parliament to dismiss government via a vote of no confidence and government's right in turn to dissolve Parliament and trigger new elections.
Article 33 of St. Maarten's Constitution states that a Minister must surrender his seat when he no longer enjoys the confidence of Parliament. Parliament makes this clear by a vote of no confidence against the Minister.
Article 59 of our constitution gives government the right to ... Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The 2nd edition of the Speedy Plus International Track and Field Meet, held on May 11th, 2013 at the Alberic Richards Stadium in Sandy Ground, was another o ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- In the week of April 22nd to April 25th 2013 the department of Interior and Kingdom Relations successfully organized a specialized integrity workshop for the managers of the Public Service of Sint Maarten. Prior to this workshop civil servants had recently been given a general training in dealing with Integrity Dilemma's, morals and values. They focused on ... Read more

Oyster Pond:--- The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams took time out of her currently hectic schedule to attend and support the Powerful Women's Workshop at the Oyster Bay Resort on Saturday. The Workshop was centered on the empowerment of women in the community and to develop their potential. "The two trad ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- Independent Member of Parliament Frans Richardson told reporters on Monday afternoon that he cannot and will not condone the current political developments on St. Maarten. MP Richardson said last year he wholeheartedly supported the NA led coalition government ... Read more

FREEPORT, The Bahamas:--- GAT CARAIBES, a group of transportation companies in Martinique, will present its strategic plan to the 12th Annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC XII), which opened today at the Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Resort on Grand Bahama Island.

Hosted by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) from May 13 to 15, shipping industry executives from Europe and North America are joining their counterparts from the Caribbean and Latin America for three days of discussions and presentations on a wide range of issues and tre ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- Member of Parliament Louie Laveist has asked the President of Parliament Rodophe Samuel to draft a report and send it to the Prosecutor's Office for them to determine if the eight members of Parliament committed a crime when they highjacked parliament, its equipment, and employee on Monday to hold an illegal meeting. Laveist said several illegal acts were committed in Parliament, even where the UP/DP and MP Laville hired the services of someone from the street to perform parliamentary duties while this person was not even screened or hired by th ... Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The business sector and vital organizations have less than two weeks to apply for a Mobility Passes for the 2013 Hurricane Season.

The pass allows the aforementioned to assess possible damage to their property. Potential applicants have until May 25 to present all relevant information related to the process of requesting a Mobility Pass.

For the 2013 season, the application form as well as information sheet can be downloaded from the Fire Department's website www.brandwe ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- Eight Members of Parliament representing the United People's Party, Democratic Party, and Independent Member of Parliament Romaine Laville made history for St. Maarten's Parliament Monday morning when they convened an illegal meeting and presented and passed a motion of non-confidence agai ... Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- A plenary session of Parliament regarding recent political developments and the vote of no confidence against certain members of the Council of Ministers has been cancelled and rescheduled for May 17.

The plenary public meeting will be held on Friday morning at 10:00am in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The meeting for May 13 was initially requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) Hon. George Pantophlet, and MP Hon. Louie Laveist of the National Alliance (NA) faction, and Independe ... Read more

Philipsburg:--- Participants who attended the Chick-fil-A Leadercast at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort on Friday May 10th, left motivated and inspired to "Simply Lead;" the theme of the conferen ... Read more

GREAT BAY/MARIGOT:--- St. Martin's first natural hair group and hair care product line, "Don't Break the Comb," will launch at the St. Martin Book Fair on June 1, 2013, at 11 am, at the University of St. Martin, said biologist Taymer Mason.

Don't Break the Comb is the brainc ... Read more