Friday the 15th of June the Royal Netherlands Navy ship Holland will visit St. Martin. The acting Governor of St. Martin will welcome the ship from Fort Amsterdam. Traditional salute At 08:45 AM the patrol vessel will perform a sail past near Fort Amsterdam. The ship will fire the traditional salute to the Flag of The Kingdom of the Netherlands and to the Governor of St. Martin. In absence of the Governor, acting Governor mister Groeneveldt will be attending the ceremony. Guard Ship HNLMS Holland is deployed as guard ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the Caribbean for counterdrugs…
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The Nature Foundation is organizing an awesome adult event for St Maarten Shark Week; a Rum Tasting at Buccaneer Beach Bar on Saturday the 16th of June 2018 from 4pm until 9pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste different Bacardi rums. The Rum Tasting will be the closing party for this year’s St Maarten Shark Week which is held from 8th until the 16th of June. “The shark Week Rum Tasting is sponsored by Buccaneer Beach Bar and Bacardi rum distributed by CC1 St. Maarten. A ticket is $10 which allows you to taste 6 different rums, all proceedings…
Barbados — Bridgetown — Students around the region will continue to benefit from a number of scholarships following the recent signing of another memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the University of the West Indies and CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. This is only one part of the far-reaching benefits outlined in the agreement between the two organisations which also includes funding for research in banking and finance, the advancement of knowledge and understanding of issues affecting business in the Caribbean as well as the support and development of UWI programmes and students around the region among other initiatives. Described by UWI…
PHILIPSBURG — Are you concerned about your child’s exposure to drugs in school, at home or the community? Is your child being influenced by sources beyond your control. Then this workshop is for you! The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is organizing an interactive and informative Workshop entitled “Modern Drugs and the Influence of Music.” The general public, especially parents of primary and secondary school going children, are invited to attend. Parents, school personnel and other interested persons are encouraged to come out to this workshop which will be held on…
An appreciative crowd of 1,470 persons gathered at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium on Sunday, May 26, to mark the St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation’s triple celebration of Mother’s Day, Tzu Chi international’s 52nd anniversary and Buddha’s birthday. The inspiring event attracted 1,350 attendees and 120 grateful volunteers who assisted with the proceedings. Dignitaries in attendance included Minister of Health, Labor and Social Affairs VSA Emil Lee, Justice Minister Cornelius de Weever, Finance Minister Michael Ferrier and Head of the Department of Culture Clara Reyes, who co-hosted the program, amongst others. The annual event, which was held under the theme…
From the 8th until the 16th of June there will be an entire week dedicated to sharks at the Nature Foundation in St. Maarten. As part of St Maarten Shark Week a day full of shark activities will be organized for the third time at Buccaneer Beach bar on Saturday the 9th of June from 1-5pm. During Kids Shark Day different activities will be organized to show the importance of sharks for our reefs, ocean, island and tourism. Sharks, as top predators, play a crucial role in maintaining balance and health within our aquatic ecosystem. Besides, they are important for…
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that utility company TelEm is currently carrying out trench works at Fort Hill road. The works are in connection with a burnt-out telecommunications cabinet. Trench works will be carried out from 7.00AM to 5.00PM. There will be no through traffic allowed during the trench work which commenced on June 6. Motorists are advised to be observant of traffic cones, workmen and machinery/materials, and therefore to drive with caution in connection with the safety of the workmen. Ministry VROMI apologizes for any…
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Youth Health Care (YHC) is preparing for its fourth Vaccination Community Outreach that is set for June 09. The outreach is scheduled for Saturday from 9.00am to 12.30pm and will focus on the age group 4-17. The outreach will take place at the Vineyard Office Park in Philipsburg. CPS, a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, says the Vaccination Program Outreach initiatives aims to help bring immunization-delayed infants and young children up-to-date with their vaccination schedule. In addition, it is also an opportunity…
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that utility company NV GEBE will be carrying out civil works on June 9, 10 and 11. These works will take place in Little Bay along the main road near the entrance to Divi Little Bay Resort. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme care as workmen will be working in the area. On Saturday, June 9, work crews will check holes starting at 7.00AM. On Sunday, June 10, cutting and trench works will take place to locate a damage cable. Splicing works…
CAY HILL — The SMMC recently held PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) and PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization) courses for staff. Ms. Marina Bayer, coordinator and resuscitator of PALS, PEARS and BLS, returned to the SMMC to coordinate courses for critical care medical staff. For the first time, she was assisted by Ms. Nadia Rampersad, a Respiratory Therapist and Resuscitation Instructor. The PALS course was held on 28th and 29th of May and with an attendance of 12 persons; Emergency (5), Intensive Care (5), and the OR (2). The PEARS course was held on the 30th and 31st…
