June 25, 2026 No comments
CPS: Stay cool and hydrated during Caribbean Heat Season
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), is urging residents to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and their families during the current period of extreme heat being experienced across the country. The Caribbean Heat Season runs from June to October with the extreme months being August and September. When daytime temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, this increases the risk of heat-related illnesses. Heatwaves are among the most dangerous natural hazards affecting communities worldwide and can have serious consequences for public health, particularly when high temperatures persist over an extended period. CPS reminds the public that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to...
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June 25, 2026 No comments
MP Doran: Our Thoughts and Prayers Are with the People of Venezuela
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Leader of the National Alliance (NA) Party, Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert J. Doran, extends his deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed lives, injured hundreds, and caused widespread destruction across affected communities. “On behalf of the National Alliance Party, I wish to express our sincere sympathies to the people of Venezuela during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts go out to every family grieving the loss of a loved one, those who have been injured, those who remain missing, and the many families whose lives have been turned upside down by this tragedy. We also pay tribute to the courageous first responders, medical personnel, volunteers, and...
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June 24, 2026 No comments
MP Lewis raises concerns on the increase in Traffic Accidents, Road Safety and other justice related affairs
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, has dispatched a letter to the President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescott-Williams, in pursuant to Article 67 of the Constitution and the Rules of Order of Parliament, requesting an Urgent Public Meeting of Parliament with the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling to address the alarming increase in traffic accidents and fatalities occurring throughout Sint Maarten and other justice related matters, the MP said in a press statement on Wednesday evening. “Over the past months, the country has witnessed a troubling trend involving motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, many of which have resulted in serious injuries and the unfortunate loss of life. “Recent incidents have raised serious concerns...
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June 24, 2026 No comments
Gwendoline van Putten School Students Explore Higher Education Opportunities at USM
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) recently welcomed twelve (12) third-form students and teachers from the Gwendoline van Putten School on St. Eustatius for an educational campus visit designed to introduce students to higher education opportunities and encourage early academic planning. The visit began with an interactive presentation by USM Head of Marketing, Shobhan Giterson, who introduced students to the university's academic programs, student support services, and the many pathways available to help them achieve their educational and career aspirations. Although the students are only in the third form, they actively participated in discussions about their future ambitions and the importance of preparing early for life after secondary school. During the presentation, Giterson shared one of the principles...
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June 24, 2026 No comments
Write Your Book in 90 Days: VLF Hosts Live Virtual Workshop with Dr. Sherrie Walton on August 22
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - With the island’s literary momentum at a high — following the recent St. Martin Book Fair and ahead of National Literacy Day on July 8th — Victorious Living Publishing, in collaboration with Walton Publishing House, invites aspiring authors of all ages, entrepreneurs, leaders, and storytellers to Write Your Book in 90 Days! Enrol in a power-packed live virtual training on Saturday, August 22, 2026, led by publisher, book coach, and speaker Dr. Sherrie Walton. The two-hour session hands participants the exact blueprint to finally get their story written, published, and into readers’ hands. The workshop extends VLF’s ongoing commitment to literacy and storytelling — a commitment that includes its solidarity with the CLIMB Foundation’s National Literacy Movement...
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