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UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 'hotspots'

May 29, 2023 No comments

UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 'hotspots'

INTERNATIONAL, 29 May 2023, Humanitarian Aid - Hunger is set to worsen in 18 “hotspots” worldwide including Sudan, where fighting is putting people at risk of starvation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warned in a report published on Monday. Sudan, Burkina Faso, Haiti and Mali have been elevated to the highest alert level, joining Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. Additionally, a likely El Niño – a naturally occurring climatic phenomenon that has a warming effect on ocean surface temperatures in the central and east Pacific - is also raising fears of climate extremes in vulnerable nations. Against ‘business-as-usual’ The report calls for urgent humanitarian action to save lives and livelihoods, and to prevent starvation and death. “Business-as-usual pathways are no longer an option in today’s risk landscape if we want to achieve global food...

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice

INTERNATIONAL, 29 May 2023, Peace and Security - Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served at UN field missions across the world.  Their contributions are being highlighted on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on Monday. “United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for the Day. He called for continued support for these men and women, who help countries to transition from war to peace. Hope and help “They are also critical to the protection of civilians caught up in the chaos of these deadly conflicts, providing a lifeline of hope and help in some of the most dangerous contexts imaginable," he added. Mr. Guterres noted that many have paid the ultimate price as more than...

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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty

May 28, 2023 No comments

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty

INTERNATIONAL, 28 May 2023, Women - Fatoumatta Fatty’s commute on an old, malfunctioning wheelchair takes up to two hours during rainy season in The Gambia, but she is happy joining her co-workers at a sanitary pad production centre, where she takes pride in making products that help women overcome “period poverty” across the country. Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious issue especially in developing countries, an issue menstruating girls and women grapple with monthly and a spotlight topic on Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on 28 May. “I’m happy to come work here because I meet and work with other people,” said Ms. Fatty, who operates a special machine to install snaps on each pad. “This place gives me joy...

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Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat

May 28, 2023 No comments

Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat

INTERNATIONAL, 28 May 2023, Migrants and Refugees - Every recipe has a story, from Pakistan’s signature chicken korma to kaldu kokot cooked on Indonesia’s Madura Island. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has set the table for an innovative campaign that brings seven recipes to life, tackling a wave of hate speech against migrants and refugees by serving up the rich diversity of food and culture they bring with them to Malaysia. “I can’t think of a better way than using food to bring everyone to the table,” said Elroi Yee, an investigative reporter and producer of the Dari Dapur campaign. “We need shared stories that show migrants and refugees have a place in the Malaysian narratives.” Tales and tastes of Tamil puttu, Cambodia’s nom...

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Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine

May 27, 2023 No comments

Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine

INTERNATIONAL, 27 May 2023, Peace and Security - In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure after ingesting cough syrup spooned out by their caregivers. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert that four tainted paediatric products had originated in India, as local health authorities continue to investigate how this tragedy unfolded. This feature, which focuses on the illegal trade in substandard and fake medicines, is part of a UN News series exploring the fight against trafficking in the Sahel. From ineffective hand sanitizer to fake antimalarial pills, an illicit trade that grew during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is being meticulously dismantled by the UN and partner countries in Africa’s Sahel region. Substandard or fake medicines, like contraband baby cough syrup, are...

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SHTA Hosts Sick Leave Management Masterclass

SHTA Hosts Sick Leave Management Masterclass

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On Thursday May 25th, the St....

May 29, 2023 No comments

MHF Nurses achieve Mental Health Professional Certificate

MHF Nurses achieve Mental Health Professional Certificate

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - After intense training over the...

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Courtesy visit by technical team of Anguilla's Telecom Regulator to Minister of Telecom of Sint Maarten

Courtesy visit by technical team of Anguilla's Telecom Regulator to…

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On May 24th, 2023, a delegation...

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22-Year-Old Female Tourist gets Leg Severed in Shark Attack while Snorkeling

22-Year-Old Female Tourist gets Leg Severed in Shark Attack while…

SINT MAARTEN/TURKS & CAICOS – A 22-year-old female American tourist...

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Over 300 Lions & Leos attend a very successful 43rd Multiple District 60 Convention

May 29, 2023

Over 300 Lions & Leos attend a very successful 43rd Multiple District 60 Convention

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Sint Maarten Lions Club hosted a very successful 43rd Multiple Dist...

Large Fire Destroys Four Homes in Dutch Quarter

May 28, 2023

Large Fire Destroys Four Homes in Dutch Quarter

SINT MAARTEN (DUTCH QUARTER) - Personnel of the Sint Maarten Police Force and Fire Department respon...

The SMYC is preparing for the Budget Marine Sint Maarten National Dinghy Championship

May 26, 2023

The SMYC is preparing for the Budget Marine Sint Maarten National Dinghy Championship

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On June 3 and 4, 2023, Simpson Bay will be filled with dinghy sailors, ...

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Roberta Ceccareli, Alain Haillant, Yawo Nyuiadzi team win the three persons scramble

May 27, 2023 No comments

Roberta Ceccareli, Alain Haillant, Yawo Nyuiadzi team win the three persons scramble

SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Roberta Ceccareli, Alain Haillant and Yawo Nyuiadzi took top honors during a three person’s team scramble at the Mullet Bay Golf Course. This event organized by the St. Maa...

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Broad prosperity approach to country package Curaçao

May 26, 2023 No comments

Broad prosperity approach to country package Curaçao

CURACAO (WILLEMSTAD) - An official delegation of the Social-Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao, together with colleagues from the SERs of Aruba and Sint Maarten, recently participated in an important w...

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Annual report 2022 Novus populus cogitationes novas (New people, new perspectives)

May 29, 2023 No comments

Annual report 2022 Novus populus cogitationes novas (New people, new perspectives)

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Common Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba today presented its annual report and annual accounts for 2022 to the public duri...

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Minister of Justice Richardson opens Start-Conference on Strengthening Border Control

May 27, 2023 No comments

Minister of Justice Richardson opens Start-Conference on Strengthening Border Control

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On Monday May 21, 2023, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson officially opened the two-day Start Conference “Strengthening Border Control” which was held in the conferen...

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New Border Treaty Signed for St. Martin

May 26, 2023

New Border Treaty Signed for St. Martin

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Honorable Ms. Silveria J...

COCI Board and Management Undergo Corporate Governance Training

May 26, 2023

COCI Board and Management Undergo Corporate Governance Training

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI), as part of its...

NOAA predicts up to 17 named storms of which nine could become hurricanes

May 26, 2023

NOAA predicts up to 17 named storms of which nine could become hurricanes

SINT MAARTEN/FLORIDA (MIAMI) - NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of th...

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Special Envoy Rijna visits Saba

May 29, 2023

Special Envoy Rijna visits Saba

SABA (THE BOTTOM) - Edison Rijna visited Saba on Monday, May 29 in his new role as Special Envoy for...

Reps of Trust Fund Program Management Mission to Sint Maarten Meets with COM

May 26, 2023

Reps of Trust Fund Program Management Mission to Sint Maarten Meets with COM

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Toyin Jagha, Program Manager of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Progr...

Boards of financial supervision visit the Netherlands

May 26, 2023

Boards of financial supervision visit the Netherlands

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE (The Netherlands) - From May 22nd to 24th, 2023, the Boards of financial supe...

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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED LAUNCHES “WELCOME HOME” CAMPAIGN IN BARBADOS

May 29, 2023 No comments

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED LAUNCHES “WELCOME HOME” CAMPAIGN IN BARBADOS

SINT MAARTEN/TRINIDAD - On Friday May 26, Caribbean Airlines Limited, the leading airline serving the Caribbean region, launched its highly anticipated Welcome Home campaign in Barbados. This exciting...

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CBCS Organizes Primary School Lecture Series on Financial Resilience in Communities

May 26, 2023 No comments

CBCS Organizes Primary School Lecture Series on Financial Resilience in Communities

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - This week the Centrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), launched a lecture series for group 7 of the primary schools.  Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion kicked of...

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Robbie's Lottery Results for May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023 No comments

Robbie's Lottery Results for May 29, 2023

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Winning...It's easy! Every day is a new chance to win. Various lottery games, cash prices, numerous retailers located all over Curaçao and great winning probabilities. Ro...

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Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday

May 29, 2023 No comments

Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN  DATE ISSUED: Monday, May 29, 2023 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)   VALID UNTIL: Tuesday evening (18:00 LST) May 30, 2023  WEATHER:      Tonight through Tuesday ev...

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