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ODM: Calls on Populace and Business Community to Monitor the Progress of Tropical Storm Erin.

tserin12082025 PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed on Monday, Tropical Storm Erin. According to weather forecasters, the storm is forecasted to become the first hurricane of the season by late Thursday.

The center of Erin is likely to move near or just north of the northern Leeward Islands over the weekend.

Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), Clive Richardson is calling on the populace and the business community to closely monitor the progress of the system over the next few days by visiting the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS): www.meteosxm.com website or visiting their social media page Facebook.com/sxmweather/

For more information on hurricane preparedness and to find a list of official resources, please visit the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your “Hurricane Season Readiness Guide’ and “Hurricane Tracking Chart” or you can use the following link: https://shorturl.at/VbaxC

The remaining storm names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are: Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy.

Residents, visitors, business owners and operators should know the difference between a watch and a warning which will become invaluable in the coming weeks and months.

A Tropical Storm Watch is issued when tropical storm conditions of sustained winds of 39 to 73 miles per hour are possible within a specified area within 48 hours; a Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm conditions can be expected within 36 hours. Tropical Storm does not have to reach hurricane strength to be deadly.

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, with tropical storm force winds beginning within 48 hours; a hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, with tropical storm force winds beginning within 36 hours.

Listen to the Government Radio station – SXMGOV 107.9FM - for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane. You can also follow weather related news and information as well as national addresses by the Prime Minister, chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by going to @SXMGOV Facebook Page.

The hurricane season runs through November 30.

Fire & Ambulance Dept. Building Experiencing Internet Connectivity Challenges.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) would like to inform the business community, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders is unable to print Hurricane Passes at this time due to internet connectivity challenges at the Fire & Ambulance Department Building.

Technicians are working diligently to resolve the problem, and printing will resume once the matter has been resolved.

Applications submitted for the Hurricane Passes for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, that were submitted before the deadline, have already been processed and distributed.

The application process for the two types of passes, the Disaster Pass and the Hurricane Pass, started mid-April 2025 and concluded on May 30, 2025.

The ODM falls under the Ministry of General Affairs and is responsible for handling the application process for the passes on behalf of the Prime Minister.

The Hurricane Pass is valid for the 2025 and 2026 hurricane seasons and will remain the property of the Government of Sint Maarten.

The pass system is a mechanism to maintain public order during emergency situations.

The Prime Minister assesses the damage in conjunction with Emergency Disaster Management entities of the Government after a disaster has occurred and can impose a curfew if the extent of the damage poses a threat to the safety and security of the community.

OECS Celebrates Youth as Catalysts for Change.

The OECS Commission proudly aligns itself with our regional and international partners in commemorating International Youth Day, this year celebrated under the compelling theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” This observance serves as a vital platform to amplify the voices of youth, highlighting their courage to challenge the status quo, their innovative spirit, and their pivotal role in mobilizing communities towards the attainment of global objectives.

International Youth Day underscores the critical importance of youth engagement in decision-making processes, both now and for future generations. It champions the significance of young individuals voicing their opinions, actively participating in governance, and advocating for their rights through inclusive policies and programmes. By fostering an environment that encourages youth involvement, we can collectively work towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

In this spirit, let us recognize and support the invaluable contributions of our youth as they take meaningful actions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. Together, we can empower the next generation to shape the world we all aspire to live in.

Continuation urgent Public Meeting of Parliament on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 13, 2025.

The Public meeting, which started on May 20, 2025, and was adjourned, is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Justice will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:

Deliberations with the Minister of Justice on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry (IS/1050/2024-2025 dated May 16, 2025)

This meeting was requested by MP O.E.C. Ottley, MP F.A. Lacroes, and MP L.C.J. Lewis

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the courthouse in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament and www.pearlfmradio.sx

Continuation urgent Public Meeting of Parliament on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 13, 2025.

The agenda point is:

This meeting was requested by MP O.E.C. Ottley, MP F.A. Lacroes, and MP L.C.J. Lewis

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the courthouse in Philipsburg.

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ODM: Calls on Populace and Business Community to Monitor the Progress of Tropical Storm Erin.

Fire & Ambulance Dept. Building Experiencing Internet Connectivity Challenges.

OECS Celebrates Youth as Catalysts for Change.

Continuation urgent Public Meeting of Parliament on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry.

Continuation urgent Public Meeting of Parliament on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry.

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