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Minister Doran: Measures will be strictly enforced to safeguard the community | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY

March 25, 2020

Minister Doran: Measures will be strictly enforced to safeguard the community | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY
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A distance of 1, 5 to 2 meters (4-6 feet)

Adjusted Justice Services in regards to Social distancing 

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KPSM, Sint Maarten Police Force:

No walk-ins at the police station.
- For non-emergencies /and questions +1721 542 2222
- For filing reports: +1721 542 2222. Only emergencies or through appointments made via +1721 542 2222.

Please have the following details at hand before calling the station, in order for us to provide efficient and effective service: 

Border control following the COVID-19 protocol, will submit all passengers to a questionnaire, and will issue information regarding self-isolation measures.

Appointments must be made for Immigration services, including reporting obligations via: +1721 542 2222 ext. 307.

The number of call takers are increased in order to provide extra services. When calling, please give your correct telephone number, in the event that the police needs to follow up.

Call 911 for emergencies only. Covid-19 protocols are in place for the dispatch center. Please comply with the dispatcher. 

Covid-19 protocols are in place for the patrols. 

Customs: 

100% controls on goods from risk countries

100% controls on air passengers

100% controls on baggage

Court of Guardianship: 

No walk-ins, only open for emergencies or through appointments made via +1721 542 4110 or +1721 542 4115 

In case of emergencies, call +1721 520 6396

Probation Office and Family Guardianship office (SJIB):

No walk-ins, only open for emergencies or through appointments made online or by telephone via +1721 526 4334

Public Prosecutor’s Office:

No walk-ins

Open every day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with exception of Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: telephone via +1721 5422243 or +1721 5430109 or online via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Immigration:

The Immigration office will be closed to the Public until further notice.



Contact: telephone via +1721 542 6007

Prison:

No visitation allowed

Video calling has been set up for family members and lawyers.

Contact: telephone +1(721) 542-0691 or 542-3249 for more details and appointments

Health for Justice personnel: 

Physically: The approach of all justice workers will entail physical distancing at least 1,5 to 2 meters (6 feet) to ensure the safety of all. 

Mentally: For our justice first responders, there is no choice but to deal with all different emotions caused by this crisis. 

This focus on the service towards the society can cause constant stress.  We are therefore at this moment finalizing a contract with psychologists.

Guidelines for Operators and Users of Public Transportation

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS ALLOWED PER VEHICLE:

General rule: No more than 2 passengers should sit in the same row while observing social distance minimums of 2 meters (6 feet). 

Based on the types of vehicles currently providing public transportation related services, this has been further defined per category as follows: 

Vans (with max. capacity of 7 seats) are prohibited from transporting more than 4 passengers at one time. 

Minibuses (with max. capacity of 16 seats) are prohibited from transporting more than 8 passengers at one time. 

Coaster busses (with max. capacity of 29 seats) are prohibited from transporting more than 16 passengers at one time. 

Charter buses (with max. capacity of 60 seats) are prohibited from transporting more than 30 passengers at one time. 

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DRIVERS:

Drivers are encouraged to perform regular hand hygiene, including using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 

Drivers should avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and should avoid close contact with people who are sick.

High touch surfaces, including seats, door handles and handrails should be cleaned and disinfected frequently during the day. 

When cleaning/disinfecting staff should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves and eye/ face protection; After removing PPE, staff should wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGERS:

Maintain at least 2 meters (6 feet) distance between yourself and the next passenger;

Regularly and thoroughly sanitize your hands with a sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Cover nose/mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

Use disposable tissues and discard after use.

Sanitize hands after coughing or sneezing.

Minister Doran said that while Sint Maarten is going through trying times, there are those who are using this opportunity to take advantage of the situation in regards to crime as we have seen various serious senseless criminal acts taking place over the past few days.

The Minister encouraged the population to remain calm despite the circumstances, as the Government is working diligently towards securing the wellbeing of the people, by finding solutions to problems that may arise due to the situation at hand.

Minister ended by asking God to bless the people of Sint Maarten.




Source: Souliga Newsday

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