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Justice Minister Rushed to Emergency Room --- Flown to Curacao for further treatment.

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rduncan24082011Cay Hill:--- The Minister of Justice Roland Duncan was rushed to the St. Maarten Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon for emergency treatment. Reliable information reaching SMN News states that medical officials wanted to admit the Minister but he refused to be admitted to the institution.
SMN News learnt that Minister Duncan accidentally swallowed a pigtail bone while eating on Tuesday and he was treated by his house doctor and sent home. SMN News further learnt that the Minister went to the St. Maarten Medical Center shortly after 3pm on Wednesday seeking medical attention when his condition worsened.
However, indications are that the bone is located close to the Minister's lung and as such he had to be flown out of St. Maarten so that it can be removed. Up to late Wednesday evening, personnel at SZB were busy making the necessary arrangements for the medical evacuation for the Minister to be flown to Curacao. SMN News learnt that SZV was having serious difficulties locating an aircraft to evacuate the Minister but they managed to make arrangements for the Minister Duncan to be flown out at 9pm Wednesday night.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 November 2011 02:09 )  
Comments (39)
  • Colleague
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    Get well soon Minister!

  • Peter Gunn
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    Minister Duncan we all love you and hope you get well soon. However, it's time you retire and step aside, because you are not the one with the political will to get tough on crime..

  • &
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    Am I to understand that the minister has no confidence in the SMMC so chooses to fly to Curacao instead? Admin, your reporting is a bit confusing.
    Look at the speed he got through with SZV, though. I hope all people rich or poor can get that treatment from them, too instead of having to wait until they are dying to be flown out.
    I hope everything works out well for the minister and that he will be very careful in the future when it comes to fish bone.

    Anybody knows the song: "Me no wan no bone, give me flesh alone; if the saltfish hard and boney, no talking to me. The price is too high, me no wanna buy; me no wan no bone, give me flesh alone!"

  • Peter Gunn
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    Juvenile delinquents, criminals and thugs continue to rule the streets of St. Maarten. Guns For All Law Abiding Citizens Of St. Maarten have had several reports today of home invasions and people being aggressively robbed of their possessions,including scooters and other items..Police does not respond if they EVER do answer the 911 call.

  • BIG MAN
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    GET WELL SOON MR DUNCUN YOU ARE THE MAN THAT SPEAK OUT FOR JUSTICE AND FIGHT FOR YOUR PEOPLE GOD BLESS U AND GET WELL SOON YOU SHOULD BE NAME MAN OF THE YEAR 2011

  • Shooz
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    Not everything is politics. I hope he gets well soon.

  • KMT!
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    I am confused. The island have a hospital so why is it that Mr. Duncan have to be flown to Curacao to remove a fish bone that is located close to his lung? aren't the doctors working at the hospital capable of doing the surgery? and if not, how comes?

    I hope everything works out ok in Curacao.

  • Hpluv
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    We gone from pigtail bone to fishbone!

    I am shocked that he refused to b admitted to the SMMC.
    Is it because Spencer is there?Anyway,I pray he gets well soon and gets back on the job.
    Blessings!

  • JW
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    Get well soon Minister Duncan!

  • Mark Chance
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    he flew out just like i would coz i dont trust a sole in that hospital.

  • **************
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    With all my love to the minister of justice...Roland Duncan.. Get well soon .. So you can come back to clean-up the street.. Power to you... Guns for all... I'm backing you 100%... You are radical.. that is who we need.. You have to do something that never has been done...to get the result that you never got before.. The end has to justify the means.. Power to you minister... Get well soon...

  • KMT!
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    my bad pigtail.

  • Marlin,
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    i hope is not a souse william make for him.

  • Hottnesss
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    He suck to hard on that pigtail......


    wooiiiiii i never hear more ;-) ;-) ;-)

    beterschapp

  • MIRROR
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    I do wish the Minister well, as I wish nobody bad, but we do need to stop calling down our Medical Center.

    What if something happen and the weather is real bad, and no planes can fly, where do we go???

    Do not spit in the air, as it falls back in your face.

    SMMC is not the worst, and have save many lives.

    Untill you get that private jet, SMMC is all of our refuge, RICH, and POOR.

    SMMC, keep up the good work, and have confidence,
    You will be the best one day.

    MY FATHER ALWAYS SAY, NEVER RUN FROM JUMBEE, AS YOU WILL MEET COFFIN.

  • Docsxm
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    I stated yesterday that since there is a new change in ownership at the AUC Medical School on the Dutch side. Now is the time all parties concerned should create terms for an MOU between DeVry, the SMMC as well as the Government..All Physician based clinics should also be able to take in medical student(s) depending on negotiable specifics, staff qualifications, supervision, ect...and specialty clinics should have the legal opportunity to take in medical/paramedical students for training/learning opportunities with the focus being on the concerns and community health issues... Greater emphasis must be placed on evidence based treatment as well as published and publically explained research projects. Which can be readily explained with this type of approach .... All available qualified healthcare personel on island should be involved. No exclusions...The idea that we will forever be sending people off Island due to the lack of qualified medical professionals and healthcare offices is what is increasing the cost of healthcare.(.Checkups in Holland, CUR, PR, Miami..).Personally I can understand why some would not want to be admited into SMMC and how it got it's image..ie..."Seeing the sames ole same ole"... However this is the time to build up the Healthcare system...It is a big part of the necessary foundation needed to build up the SXM society. A healthy and safe population should be a priority of government ... Anyway... Get well soon, Minister Duncan...

  • Sosdfrentday
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    So....Tell the Her Imperial Majesty,....that Im on sick leaf...
    May the force be with ya!

    And KMT....the pigs in ur dolphinarium got pigtails or fishbones???

    What a thing...
    And you dare say , that I bramblin?
    Think you need new specs?

    May the force be with ya all!

  • boo boo
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    Nothing wrong with he man, he just didn't want to face the Queen.

  • ???
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    Oops. he did not trust the SMMC so he flew to Curacao, just where they want him. LOL.
    I guess he and uncle Smirnoff had a falling out.

  • What is this
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    Get well Minister Duncan. We have alot to say about you, but SXM really needs you. You have proven to be the best amongst the rest. GET WELL!!!

  • LETS FOCUS
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    Wow you all a mess. I may not agree with his politics but this a medical emergency. Come on now.

    Anybody and everybody should try to get the best treatment they an afford. So why get on him for it. Many do it and those ofus who can't afford to , wish they old. I do.

    So get better soon Duncan. Illness no matter how comical is never a joke.

  • LETS FOCUS
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    * oops I mean wish they could afford it.

  • BLACK MAN
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    Ya man keep on nyaming unno pork, serve him well......Fyah!!!!!

  • POOR SICK
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    WHY IS MINISTER DUNCAN USING SZV, ISN'T THAT FOR THE POOR.

    HE SHOULD HAVE A TOP CLa** MEDICAL INSURANCE,
    AS HIS OFFICE WAS NEXT TO NAGICO FOR YEARS.

    THIS IS WHAT I NEVER WILL UNDERSTAND.

    I BEG HIM TO EXPLAIN TO ME THAT HE ONLY HAS SZV INSURANCE, AND NOT A TOP NAGICO, GOLD PLUS.

    I WISH HIM WELL MIND YOU, BUT I AM AN ADVOCATE FOR THE POOR.

  • CRAZY POLITICIANS
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    Lawd I hope it aint too serious! He is still a human being.

    @boo boo da was a good one though hahahahaha, I wouldn't doubt too that he just avoidin the Queen lmao

    Ok serious face again...get well soon if it's really serious

  • MADEA
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    people don't seem to understand ,ST.MAARTEN HAVE A MEDICAL CENTER AND NOT A HOSPITAL.....

  • KMT!
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    @ Black Man...... Dwl bun fyah pon da swine :D

    @Sosdfrentday.......If ur making a joke ur joke no ready yet. You alwyz a write fart pon da pple dem site.

  • my lawd
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    get well soon

  • Pleaser!
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    So, if it is a center, let get government to turn it into a hospital. We had St. Rose Hospital and that place took better care of the people. I guess because at that time it was a hand full and could be managed. Today the place is overpopulated with all type of sicknesses which the doctors are ill equip to deal with.
    Those doctors that have been practising for twenty or more years should be required to take advanced courses to hold on to their SVZ licenses/contracts.

  • omg
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    no hospital, no psychiatric care, no decent prison nor resocialisation program, no money.... good job giving our island country status while we dont have (sufficient) funds and facilities. but the rich don't care, they will just fly abroad in crisis right?!

    ah well, i don't agree with all duncans decisions but i definitely wish him well. don't mix up politics with humanity.

  • Sosdfrentday
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    @KMT

    Im still convinced that you need prescription gla**es before you... stop fartin...

    Show me how you read fishbone instead of pigtail.

    Where does your reading problem stay???

    With the pig???

    Or the tail???

  • Steak man
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    PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Roland Duncan was flown yesterday in the evening to Curaçao for medical treatment. A source close to the Minister revealed that there was an obstruction of air to his lungs. The medical procedure was described as minor and if allowed by doctors the Minister should return to work today. “There shouldn’t be any disruption to his work or the Ministry… He’s definitely going to try his best to be at all of the events because the Queen’s visit is important.” said the source. The Minister was said to be looking forward to regaining his health. This is the first time the Minister has been treated for this medical complaint which was described as not serious.
    Did he get a ride back on Queens Airplane or the private jet has to bring him back for USD13000 plus the Operation in Curacao??
    Why his a** didn't go Marigot Hospital then???

  • Better
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    Get well soon Minister. Lots of work to be done on St. Maarten and we need your leadership.

  • Friend
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    DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT MR DUNCAN DID NOT WANT TO SEE THE QUEEN?

    IT WOULD OF BEEN A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO ASK FOR A NEW PRISON.

    HOWEVER I CAN'T HELP LAUGHING, AND WONDERING WHAT NICK NAME THEY WILL GIVE HIM NOW.

    GET BETTER SOON, AND FORGET THE PIG AFTER THIS.

  • miss piggy
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    duncan just swallowed your tail!! dunn NO

  • BETTER HOSPITAL CARE
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    this proves that even the law makers KNOW tthat the doctors in the hospitalare not competentand dont trust they own life to them,My wuestion is why does the rest of have to put our life in they hands and we all pay tax just like the law makers.
    I am sorry that he is sick and my prayers for his speedy recovery and gods healing hands on him.
    But lets be fair,a country is nothing without a people to govern,healthy people that means that we all deserve the same and health-care.

    BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY AND HEALTHY RECOVERY MINISTER

  • lol
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    Get well soon Minister!

  • PIGFEET
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    UNCLE DOG, CRY BABY CARLYLE ROGERS AND BOEMAN, DON'T THINK OUR MINISTER PIGTAIL IS GONNE DIE. HE IS A MAN MAYBE WEAK IN THE KNEES BUT STRONG IN THE TAIL.
    HE IS DECISION IS STEADY AS THE WIND.
    BYE BYE BOYS.
    MR. DUNCAN ALL THE BEST GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • GOOD THING
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    THE HERALD SAY

    MR DUNCAN IS BACK.

    AND TO SOSFRETDAY,

    PLEASE EXCUSE THE PEOPLE, AS IT IS THE FIRST TIME,
    I HEAR PIGTAIL CHOKE YOU SO MAN.

    WAS THE PIG WIGGLING???

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