The Collectivity gives formal notice to its public service delegate and calls on the strikers to reason.

MARIGOT:--- The strike called on Christmas Eve by seven employees of Saur St Martin and led by the UGTG Guadeloupe union on the drinking water production site in Galis Bay has serious consequences for the population in terms of public health. The Collectivity of Saint-Martin gives formal notice to its delegate SAUR and summons the strikers to come to their senses for the health and safety of subscribers. After 48 hours without drinking water in most sectors, the situation has become untenable for many users. Saint-Martin is experiencing a serio...

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Concordia Youth died in scooter accident in Belvedere.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A scooter rider lost his life on Friday morning after being involved in an accident on the Belvedere road approaching the French and Dutch border.
Eyewitnesses said that the young rider, known in the community as FEFE and hailing from Concordia, overtook a septic truck and then slammed into a motor car driven by a female. The rider fell on the car’s windshield then went airborne, he eventually fell and rolled over to the bushy area.
Police Spokesman Joe Josepha said the Traffic Department of KPSM was in Belvedere in connection wit...

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National Payment Council Committed to Curbing Payment Card Transaction Fees.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:--- Curbing bank card transaction fees was a key outcome of the second meeting of the National Payment Council (NPC). The transition to MasterCard and Visa debit cards has led to point-of-sale (POS) and automated teller machine (ATM) transactions not always being processed as local, resulting in higher transaction fees.
To ensure secure and efficient payment processes, it is crucial to standardize the configuration of POS machines and ATMs in the short term. In addition, the NPC is committed to addressing bank card transac...

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Activities Overview for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2024.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has been actively conducting strategic operations during the holiday period of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. These measures are part of an ongoing effort to address the serious issue of illegal firearm possession on the island.

Targeted Vehicle and Scooter Controls: Police focused on specific vehicles and scooter riders in various locations across the island. These checks aimed to identify and address illegal activities, particularly related to firearms.

Firearm Confiscations an...

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