St. Martin News Network

October 07, 2020

SABA:---The Island Council on Monday, October 5, sent a letter to the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament in which additional information was shared following last week’s virtual meeting of the Island...

October 07, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- United St Maarten Party (USP) Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell met on Monday with representatives of the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) to discuss the way forward his party wants to undertake to improve the overall welfare of t...

October 07, 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020. The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for 14.00 hrs. and will be held in a virtual setting. The agenda point is: Ways and me...

October 07, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran confirmed on Wednesday that the selection process for the management board of GEBE has been completed. He said the shareholder already selected the three candidates and the Supervisory Board of Dir...

October 07, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion announced on Wednesday that the government of St. Maarten submitted a request with the Central Bank to float a bond in order to get out of its financial crisis. The Minister further explained that the g...

October 07, 2020

~ I will fight to protect the people’s patrimony.~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran announced at the weekly press briefings that the government of St. Maarten has officially denied the Alegria Real Estate their request for water ...

October 06, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Central Dispatch directed the police patrol to the Airport Road on Sunday evening October 4th, 2020 at around 8:20 pm for an accident whereby a vehicle had flipped over on it’s top.At the location, the police patrol encountered the ...

October 06, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Alpha Team has been busy with several narcotic investigations which resulted in the arrest of various persons involved over a period of time.On Monday, September, 28th 2020, two women with initials T.V. W. (31) and Y.A.N.R. (38) wer...

October 06, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- As of October 6th, there were three (3) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; bringing the total active cases to seventy- five (75). The total number of confirmed cases is now six hundred and eighty-nine (689). The Collective Preve...

October 06, 2020

<p><em>The Recently Renovated Caribbean Luxury Resort Reopens Just In Time For The Holidays</em></p> <p>Four Seasons Resort Nevis&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/&gt;</a> is welcoming guests back to paradise starting November 1, 2020, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Festive holidays. The recently reimagined and revitalized &lt;<a href="https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2019/renovations-complete-for-festive-season/%3E">https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2019/renovations-complete-for-festive-season/&gt;</a> Caribbean Resort boasts 350 acres of exclusivity and privacy that allow for a complete vacation experience in a naturally safe destination that provides plenty of space for travelers to escape for a getaway with family and friends.</p> <p>"We are excited to finally welcome our guests back to their home away from home at Four Seasons Resort Nevis," said Yvette Thomas-Henry, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis. "Whether simply seeking a much-needed change of scenery, a comfortable place to work or study from home, or the opportunity to come together for a missed celebration, our one perfect paradise provides flexibility, privacy, security and, most importantly, unparalleled access to the authentic warmth and charm of Nevisian hospitality."</p> <p>With a staff comprised of 95 percent Nevisians, it was important to give back to the local community during the Resort's closure period. Under the caring guidance of the Resort's executive leadership team over the past six months, the Resort helped feed frontline workers in Nevis by providing more than 700 meals during the lockdown period; donated clothes from retail stock to those in need in the community; collected more than 200 backpacks full of school supplies for children going back to school; and organized Resort clean ups with at least 15 team members per day coming together to pick up trash, discarded items, dried leaves and other forms of debris around the property.</p> <p>Now, as the Resort prepares to welcome back guests once again, they can expect the Four Seasons experience they have come to rely on in Nevis: luxury accommodations&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/accommodations/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/accommodations/&gt;</a> spanning newly designed guest rooms and suites&lt;<a href="https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2019/new-luxury-suites/%3E">https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2019/new-luxury-suites/&gt;</a> as well as more than 50 spectacular private vacation rental homes; three infinity-edge pools; two miles (3.2 kilometers) of sugar-soft beaches with complimentary non-motorized watersports; a Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/golf/%3E;">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/golf/&gt;;</a> a nine court Peter Burwash International tennis facility&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/services-and-amenities/tennis/%3E;">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/services-and-amenities/tennis/&gt;;</a> a variety of gourmet dining experiences&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/dining/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/dining/&gt;</a> offering a wide range of fresh, locally-sourced and delicious food and drink; and a wealth of additional amenities and infinite perfect places to enjoy them.</p> <p>Extended Stay Offers<br>With the new Stay Longer - Third Night Free&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/stay-longer-third-night-free/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/stay-longer-third-night-free/&gt;</a>, guests can experience more of Four Seasons Resort Nevis' infinite perfect places while receiving one complimentary night for every three nights booked through December 25, 2020 as well as a special gift of a complimentary private beach hut or pool cabana for the day or a round of golf. During their extended stays, guests can make the most out of everything the established Caribbean beachfront oasis has to offer, including a captivating combination of adventure, discovery, serenity and recreation.</p> <p>Guests can also enjoy an exclusive weekly rate&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/private-retreats-weekly-stay/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/private-retreats-weekly-stay/&gt;</a> when they stay seven or more nights in the Resort's Private Retreats collection through December 18, 2020. These luxury rental homes provide the ultimate Caribbean escape within one of our seven exclusive neighborhood enclaves, offering space and privacy to disconnect to reconnect. The Resort's more than 50 spectacular homes&lt;<a href="https://caribbeanvillas.fourseasons.com/?_ga=2.229491100.1086058402.1514297455-1134897287.1501530319%3E">https://caribbeanvillas.fourseasons.com/?_ga=2.229491100.1086058402.1514297455-1134897287.1501530319&gt;</a> range from one to seven bedrooms and present breathtaking views of Nevis Peak, the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, lush gardens and the Caribbean Sea. In addition to their unique character, each home also offers services and amenities including dedicated ambassadors for daily needs or special requests, custom-tailored pre-arrival provisioning services, private in-home experiences, and full access to all resort services and amenities.</p> <p>Schoolcations and Workcations<br>With many schools and offices still on virtual schedules, Four Seasons Resort Nevis invites guests to study and work from home in paradise with our extended stay "workcation" and "schoolcation" programs. As an extension of the Resort's Kids for All Seasons programming, the new schoolcation offerings provide kids remote learning support during school hours, followed by a daily after school program that includes a variety of active and educational activities, including marine biology classes, cooking classes, tennis cardio, basketball, scavenger hunts, water aerobics, foot golf, botanical and monkey spotting tours, sandcastle building and more.</p> <p>And while their children are studying, parents can enjoy quiet time to work from their guest room, villa, pool cabana or private beach hut before rejoining them after work for some quality family time. Everyone can spend the evening choosing their favourite activity including sunset fish feeding from the pier, happy hours, and rum&lt;<a href="https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2020/exclusive-crowned-monkey-rum/%3E">https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2020/exclusive-crowned-monkey-rum/&gt;</a> and wine tastings and themed dinners at On the Dune&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/dining/restaurants/on-the-dune/%3E.">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/dining/restaurants/on-the-dune/&gt;.</a> As guests redefine their "weekend" plans, fun for the whole family activities include kite making, baking classes, coconut stories, eco-bio golf, lawn games, guided snorkeling excursions, swimming lessons, soca dancing and movie nights.</p> <p>Lead with Care<br>As guests return to Nevis, Four Seasons continues to ensure that guest, resident and employee health and safety remains its top priority. As a result, Four Seasons has embarked on an enhanced global health and safety program, Lead With Care, providing ongoing, real-time guidance on the evolving COVID-19 situation. Combining public health expertise with access to leading technologies and tools, Lead With Care establishes clear procedures that educate and empower employees to take care of guests and each other. Four Seasons is leveraging world-class medical expertise to focus on enhancing cleanliness, guest comfort and safety and employee training.</p> <p>While the Four Seasons experience may look different in this new environment, it will feel the same. As part of the new health and safety protocols all guests, residents and employees will adhere to a temperature check before entering the Resort. Employees will be wearing personal protective equipment and all guests are asked to wear a face mask when in public spaces.</p> <p>More information on Four Seasons Lead With Care program can be found here: <a href="https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2020/lead-with-care-program/">https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2020/lead-with-care-program/.</a></p> <p>The Four Seasons App<br>A key part of this service experience will continue to be the Four Seasons App&lt;<a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/landing-pages/corporate/mobile-app/%3E">https://www.fourseasons.com/landing-pages/corporate/mobile-app/&gt;</a> and Chat. The Four Seasons App provides a convenient and contactless way for individuals to customise their stay. With Four Seasons service at their fingertips, they have the ability to make and manage reservations, request luggage pickup, airport transfers, room service, housekeeping requests, and more in 100+ different languages. From the comfort of their own device, the App provides a contactless experience that does not compromise Four Seasons genuine care and signature service.</p> <p>For more information or to inquire about availability, please visit <a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/">https://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/</a>, email <a href="mailto:reservations.nev@fourseasons.com%3C">reservations.nev@fourseasons.com&lt;</a>;mailto:<a href="mailto:reservations.nev@fourseasons.com%3E">reservations.nev@fourseasons.com&gt;</a>; or call 869-469-6238.</p> <p>###</p> <p> </p> <p>Four Seasons Resort Nevis<br>Four Seasons Resort Nevis is located on the western coast of the Caribbean island of Nevis, sister island to St. Kitts, and the birthplace of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. A place where love and harmony is ever-present, Nevis is a spirited and soulful haven, where both serenity and adventure can be pursued endlessly. Our island home is beaming with natural beauty, from the green summit of Nevis Peak, down to the sugar-soft sand of Pinney's Beach. Play golf alongside the Green Vervet monkeys, dive into the sea to explore the nearby reefs, reconnect with nature at our serene Spa, or toast the colourful sunset as you dine on the water's edge. With 189 spacious rooms and suites and more than 50 luxurious villas, the Resort has been delivering authentic Caribbean hospitality for more than 29 years. Whatever your preference, here in paradise, the opportunities for perfection are infinite.</p> <p> </p>

October 06, 2020

&nbsp;It will be essential to maintain and deepen active macroeconomic policies to achieve recovery and economic and social transformation after the crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic, ECLAC indicated in a report entitled Economic Survey of L...

October 06, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Climate Cleanup Foundation visited St. Maarten to study sargassum landings, collect sargassum, perform tests and take samples, in order to find solutions for the sargassum invasions by researching several options of using the sargas...

October 05, 2020

PHILIPSBURG:--- As of October 5th, there were seven (7) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, there was a recovery of twenty (20) persons; bringing the total active cases to seventy- two (72). The total number of confirmed cases is now six...