CAY Hill — “I went through my list of things I had to do just like I always do.” says Silvia Carty, visual arts teacher and owner of an art school called Sabrina’s Production located in Cay Hill, where she also lives. Visual arts teacher Sylvia Carty recounts her personal experiences during Hurricane Irma Carty says that there are many houses that are more damaged than hers. Sabrina’s Production however, is a mess and she’s trying to have it cleaned up in time to start classes next week or the week thereafter. “I always try to be ready during hurricane…
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Philipsburg – Honorable Minister of VROMI Christopher Emmanuel, requested 2 garbage trucks from the Government of The Netherlands to assist with the waste situation post Hurricane Irma and Maria. The two garbage trucks will be assisting the trucks in the areas Cay Hill, Bush Road and Cole Bay under the operation of Meadowlands NV. Civil Mission Head Mr. Erwin Arkenbout is on the island with a group of 15 specialists assessing the current situation on the island. They will also assist with housing, water distribution, reconstruction of schools and much more to help rebuild Sint Maarten. Minister Emmanuel expressed his…
“A heartfelt appreciation to HRH King Willem Alexander for his presence and solidarity with the people of Sint Maarten during these most difficult times. Giving hope and sincerely expressed solidarity to rebuild and support in time of great distress is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.” Gracita calls for a real national debate on reconstruction with the input from our citizens “The people of Sint Maarten want to know where they stand, which direction are we heading into. Time for a national debate on the re-building that includes the people is now.” Gracita states: “First, my deep felt condolences…
PHILIPSBURG — On Saturday September 23rd 2017 three suspects were arrested by Detectives for looting. These arrests were made based on reliable information that was shared with police department. Two apartments were searched at a complex in Cole Bay during which a large amount and a large assortment of house hold items were found and confiscated. Two persons identified with initials L.W. (63) and S.R.S. (22) were arrested at this location and taken to the Philipsburg Police Head Quarters. (See photo right. Click on photo to enlarge) A third suspect identified with initials F.A.C.O. was also arrested on that same…
Philipsburg – In an effort to realize the October 2nd deadline date of the reopening of our schools, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport received great assistance from the Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR) from the Netherlands. USAR is a search and rescue organization, which assists in the event of a disaster. On September 21st, the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, the honorable Silveria Jacobs, met with the Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR) of the Netherlands, for farewell gathering at the Fire Department. Upon arrival in St. Maarten, USAR along with local contractors assisted…
Cul de Sac, St. Maarten — There will be an urgent meeting for all citizens of Guyana, especially those wishing to return home, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 3:00pm with the Honorary Consul, Mr. Cleveland Beresford. The meeting will take place at St. Maarten Academy’s academic campus. ~ Meeting on Wednesday ~ The Minister of Citizenship, the Hon. Winston Felix is requesting the following information: Names of evacuees, passport number, address in Guyana, name and address of relative/friend and telephone number in Guyana to arrange the evacuation flight. The Government of Guyana is arranging this transportation to Guyana free…
PHILIPSBURG — The Philipsburg Jubilee Library regrets to inform all members and other library users that due to circumstances beyond our control the library is closed until further notice. The library building suffered severe damage from the recent hurricanes. However our team is working diligently towards re-opening. Members are kindly asked to hold on to all checked out library materials until the library reopens. We will not charge late fees or fines for damaged or lost library materials during the first weeks after reopening. Contacting the library is possible via the e-mail address director@sxmlibrary.org or via our Facebook page “Philipsburg…
PHILIPSBURG — Today photo journalist took a series of photographs of buildings whose roofs have withstood the category 6 storm force winds of Hurricane Irma without much of a scratch. You can view these photographs below and see for yourself. When questioned about this phenomenon, architect Julian Bruney, of Independent Drafting, Estate Development & Surveying (I.D.E.A.S.), told this newspaper that this had everything to do with the pitch of the roofs. “Anything above a 22-degrees pitch withstand storm force winds better.” says Bruney. “The higher the pitch, the better they stand. The old people always build that way.” Bruney explains…
PHILIPSBURG — UTS employees and management are positive and full of resolve following a full status-check of company, staff and operations following the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria. After carrying out as many emergency repairs as possible, around the clock, during the past weeks, a full assessment was done to cover the entire scope of damage and repairs needed to restore full mobile and broadband internet service to our Eastern Caribbean islands. The company’s infrastructure sustained major damages as a result of the aforementioned hurricanes, with hurricane force winds bringing down the main telecommunication tower on the roof of…
PHILIPSBURG — Former general manager of Telem and UTS, Mr. Dennis Franklin Rombley, has passed away. From 1979 Mr. Rombley served in various roles at Landsradio from Technical manager, project manager and eventually General Manager of Landsradio and the restructuring and rebranding of the company to Telem in 1995. During this year he coordinated rebuilding of the telecom network after the devastation of Hurricane Luis. In 1996 he was appointed general manager of Antelecom, which was rebranded as UTS until 2001. Serving as secretary of Island government telecom committee as to research the Telecom Market on St Maarten. Then Eventually…
