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COP28: UN chief previews panel on management of minerals essential for green energy transition

December 02, 2023 No comments

COP28: UN chief previews panel on management of minerals essential for green energy transition

INTERNATIONAL, 2 December 2023, Climate and Environment - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday announced his plan to set up a panel aimed to ensure the move from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is just, sustainable and benefits all countries. The UN chief made this announcement in an address to a summit of developing country leaders taking place at the latest UN climate conference, COP28, now under way in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Guterres, who has been a strong proponent of moving away from fossil fuels, told leaders of the Group of 77 Developing Countries, which includes China, that the availability and accessibility of critical energy transition minerals is crucial to reach the goals set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. “COP28 must commit countries to triple renewables capacity, double energy...

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World News in Brief: Engagement with Sudan, Red Sea vessel attacks, SDGs disabilities promise

December 02, 2023 No comments

World News in Brief: Engagement with Sudan, Red Sea vessel attacks, SDGs disabilities promise

INTERNATIONAL, 2 December 2023, Peace and Security - UN engagement with Sudan will continue in the wake of the decision to terminate its political mission in the country, the Spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement. On Friday, the Security Council adopted a resolution to close the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) following a request last month from the authorities. UNITAMS was established in June 2020 to provide support to Sudan for an initial 12-month period during its transition to democratic rule following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir, who had been in power for 30 years. Sudan’s military Government, whose forces have been battling the RSF militia for control of the country since mid-April, has said that the UN mission was failing to...

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Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan

December 01, 2023 No comments

Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan

INTERNATIONAL, 1 December 2023, Peace and Security - The Security Council on Friday decided to terminate the mandate of the UN political mission in Sudan from next Monday, after Khartoum called for its immediate withdrawal last month. Sudan’s military Government, whose forces have been battling the RSF militia for control of the country since April, has said that the UN mission was failing to meet expectations. The end of the UN Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) comes against the backdrop of the continuing war raging between rival militaries that has claimed over 6,000 lives, driven millions from their homes, led to abhorrent sexual and gender-based violence, and precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis. Adopting resolution 2715 (2023) by 14 votes in favour and one abstention...

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Shock and terror in Gaza as bombardment of shattered enclave resumes

December 01, 2023 No comments

Shock and terror in Gaza as bombardment of shattered enclave resumes

INTERNATIONAL, 1 December 2023, Peace and Security - As Secretary-General António Guterres spoke of his deep regret about the resumption of military operations in Gaza on Friday, UN humanitarians vowed to stay and help all those in need, while reiterating “nowhere is safe from attacks” in the war-shattered enclave. The sound of shells exploding shortly after 7am Gaza time was clearly audible at Nasser hospital in the south, where terrified and traumatised youngsters immediately reacted by clinging to their mothers in fright, said James Elder from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “The bombs started just a few seconds after the ceasefire (ended),” Mr. Elder told journalists at UN Geneva via video link from Khan Younis, before decrying the “ongoing war on children”. Wounds of war “As we...

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Unprecedented drought emergency demands urgent action

December 01, 2023 No comments

Unprecedented drought emergency demands urgent action

INTERNATIONAL, 1 December 2023, Climate and Environment - A new report by the UN team combatting desertification reveals alarming trends over the past two years which have resulted in an unprecedented emergency due to human-induced droughts. The Global Drought Snapshot report, released by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Friday, coinciding with COP 28, paint a grim picture of the scale of lives and livelihoods lost to droughts. Ibrahim Thiaw, UNCCD Executive Secretary, emphasized the urgency of the situation. “Unlike other disasters that attract media attention, droughts happen silently, often going unnoticed and failing to provoke an immediate public and political response,” he said. “With the frequency and severity of drought events increasing, as reservoir levels dwindle and crop yields decline, as we continue to lose biological diversity and...

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Armed Robbery Foiled in Old Street Area. Two Suspects Apprehended

Armed Robbery Foiled in Old Street Area. Two Suspects Apprehended

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At approximately 2:00 PM on...

December 02, 2023 No comments

Dept. of Statistics Commences with Labour Force Survey

Dept. of Statistics Commences with Labour Force Survey

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Statistics St....

December 01, 2023 No comments

The Joint Court officially opens a new branch on Saba

The Joint Court officially opens a new branch on Saba

SABA (WINDWARDSIDE) – On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Joint...

December 01, 2023 No comments

Historic tour of German cruise ship’s medical facilities

Historic tour of German cruise ship’s medical facilities

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On November 28, 2023, a...

November 30, 2023 No comments

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Emergency Partial Road Closure Sunday Morning: Final Phase of Boulder Removal Operation

December 01, 2023

Emergency Partial Road Closure Sunday Morning: Final Phase of Boulder Removal Operation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of VROMI, in collaboration with the Fire Department, provide...

PERIDOT FOUNDATION: WE CAN CHANGE TOMORROW SET FOR FRIDAY

November 30, 2023

PERIDOT FOUNDATION: WE CAN CHANGE TOMORROW SET FOR FRIDAY

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Peridot Foundation said in a statement on Thursday: “We are truly excited...

Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrated in Sint Maarten with U.S.-Dutch Caribbean Collaboration

November 30, 2023

Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrated in Sint Maarten with U.S.-Dutch Caribbean Collaboration

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week festivities in Sint Maarten (Nov ...

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UPDATED: SXMGOV Radio 107.9FM Back On the Air

December 02, 2023 No comments

UPDATED: SXMGOV Radio 107.9FM Back On the Air

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – SXMGOV Radio 107.9 FM, the official government radio station of Sint Maarten, is back on the air. The technical issue was addressed by station partner C3 on resolved...

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WIB Says Your New Bankomatiko + is Here

December 01, 2023 No comments

WIB Says Your New Bankomatiko + is Here

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) Pondfill branch has it waiting for your to be picked up. Read more below:  

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WIB Experiencing Technical Challenges with Online Banking, Internet, Teller and Phone Systems

December 01, 2023 No comments

WIB Experiencing Technical Challenges with Online Banking, Internet, Teller and Phone Systems

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is ICT Team is currently working on some challenges that the bank is experiencing. Read more below:

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Brison’s budget amendment bears fruit in new Tourist Bureau offices

November 29, 2023 No comments

Brison’s budget amendment bears fruit in new Tourist Bureau offices

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The crucial role that MP Roland Brison played in securing funding through a Naf 5 million budget amendment that he initiated is further highlighted as a significant mileston...

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WICSU-PSU Engages in Productive Meeting with Coast Guard Management on Function Book

November 29, 2023

WICSU-PSU Engages in Productive Meeting with Coast Guard Management on Function Book

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Windward Islands Public Service Union (WICSU-PSU) recently convened meeti...

Minister of Education Samuel says Pre-Academic Year for Sint Maarten is not Mandatory

November 29, 2023

Minister of Education Samuel says Pre-Academic Year for Sint Maarten is not Mandatory

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon....

UP PARTY: WHERE ARE THE 1,000 HOMES?

November 29, 2023

UP PARTY: WHERE ARE THE 1,000 HOMES?

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Kelron Bellot) - Dear Editor, In a country where affordable housing is...

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Busy 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Comes to an End. We Must be Thankful says Richardson

November 30, 2023

Busy 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Comes to an End. We Must be Thankful says Richardson

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to an end on ...

Satisfaction high in Caribbean Netherlands in spite of low material well-being

November 30, 2023

Satisfaction high in Caribbean Netherlands in spite of low material well-being

SABA/SINT EUSTATIUS - Although material well-being levels are relatively low, most inhabitants of Bo...

Cooks Calls Out Shameless Campaigning

November 30, 2023

Cooks Calls Out Shameless Campaigning

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On November 23, 2023, the Soualiga Youth Basketball Association (SYBA) pu...

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Now also possible to submit applications online at IND

December 01, 2023 No comments

Now also possible to submit applications online at IND

BONAIRE (KRALENDIJK) - From now on, it is also possible for people with Dutch nationality to submit online applications to the Immigration & Naturalisation Service Caribbean Netherlands (IND CN). This...

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Shaping Tomorrow's Shores: The Future of Coastal Habitat Restoration

November 30, 2023 No comments

Shaping Tomorrow's Shores: The Future of Coastal Habitat Restoration

SINT MAARTEN/BONAIRE - A new partnership between World Wide Fund for Nature – Netherlands (WWF-NL) , the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and Coastal Dynamics will spearhead an initiative to def...

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Robbie's Lottery Results for December 2, 2023

December 02, 2023 No comments

Robbie's Lottery Results for December 2, 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: Saturday to Monday

December 01, 2023 No comments

Weather Forecast: Saturday to Monday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN  DATE ISSUED: Friday 1 December 2023 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)   VALID UNTIL: Saturday evening (18:00 LST) 2 December 2023  WEATHER:Tonight, through Saturd...

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