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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday April 9, 2015, CMC – Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States, will begin a series of dives to investigate sections of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean that have never been explored. Starting Friday, the scientists aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will embark on a mission that can be...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday April 10, 2015, CMC - US President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a US$20 million effort to jumpstart private and public sector investment in clean energy projects in the Caribbean and Central America. Obama made the announcement as he wrapped up a visit to Jamaica where he held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and...

WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Friday April 10, 2015, CMC – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says hurricane forecasters have embarked on a preparedness mission to the Caribbean as the region prepares for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane season that begins on June 1. NOAA says it will collaborate with the US Air Force Reserve to host a series of...

Kòntròlnan general i preventivo. Djabièrnè 10 di aprel 2015 den oranan di anochi, e tim di mantenshon di òrdu públiko di Rio Canario a tene kòntròl preventivo riba Schottegatweg West na altura di Post 4. E kòntròl tabata dirigí riba e.o. infrakshon di lei di opio i posishon ilegal di arma (di kandela). Despues e tim aki a tene...

MARIGOT--President of the French Republic François Hollande will arrive in St. Martin on Friday May 8 for the start of his official visit to the French Antilles, it has been confirmed by the Préfecture. It was not known, however, if he will arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport or at Grand Case Airport by private jet. His programme for that day...

Le Galion, Saint Martin -- La Collectivité de Saint-Martin a engagé ces derniers jours un important travail de nettoyage des plages, notamment du Galion et de Friar’s Bay, qui ont accueilli de nombreux campeurs lors du week-end de Pâques. Malgré l’installation de bennes sur les plages, la distribution gratuite de sacs poubelles en partenariat avec la Réserve Naturelle et l’entreprise...

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Central Committee of Parliament will meet in public session on April 13. The public Central Committee meeting was adjourned on April 10 and has been reconvened for Monday at 10.00am in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg. The three point agenda is: The draft National Ordinance for the establishment...

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (Ministry TEATT) Honorable Claret Connor was present for the oath-taking ceremony of civil servants from the Ministry TEATT that took place recently. “I am very proud to be able to work with these professional women and men who have taken an oath to serve the people of this country. “I have...

PHILIPSBURG – United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Maurice Lake would like Government to commend NV GEBE for starting the second program bringing relief to the senior citizens of the country by reducing their electricity bills. “I applaud NV GEBE Board of Directors and Management to continuing the relief program for seniors citizens age 62 and older...

Eastern Caribbean -- As part of its thrust to maintain the integrity and security of the EC currency, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has upgraded the security thread on all banknotes, with the exception of the $5.00 banknote. The update to the security thread in the notes is in keeping with the advancement in technology to prevent counterfeiting. The new...