Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.xVinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.xVinaora Nivo Slider 3.x

Mr. Charles Emanuel Jacobs.

‘The Lord is my shepard, I shall not want.’

It is with deep regret we announce the death of:

Mr. Charles Emanuel Jacobs
Sunrise: December 6th, 1932-Sunset: November 26th, 2012

He was the husband of the late Mrs. Hyercinth Jacobs-Lake.

Left to mourn his:
Children:                     Vernon Jacobs also known as (Jakes) and Family
                                    Gilford Jacobs also known as (Fordie) and Family
                                    Mervin Jacobs also known as (Bolo) and Family
                                    Cheryl Jacobs and Family
                                    Raymond Jacobs also known as (Ray)
                                    Floyd Jacobs (deceased)
                                    Lester Jacobs also known as (Bofio) and Family
                                    Marius Vlaun and family

Stepsons:                     Norman Chester Wathey Jr.
                                    Calvin Primus and Family
                                    Chad Jacobs also known as Chaddy
                                    Winston Duport on St. Kitts

Step Daughters:          Althea Ferdinand and Family
                                    Emma Activille
                                    Thelma Miller and Family in New York
                                    Esperanza Maccow and Family

Daughter-in-law:         Jermila Jacobs-Balborda also known as (Omi)

Grandchildren:            Bernard Jacobs, Fenelle Jacobs,
Christopher Bergland, Melmarie Jacobs,
Jundree Jacobs, Charlene Jacobs and Joel Holman

Sister:                          Julia Peterson-Jacobs and Family

Brothers-in-law:          Roland Bryson also known as (Pa-ben )Family
                                    John Hughes and Family on Anguilla

 

Sister-in-law:               Vera Hughes and family on Anguilla

Nieces:                                    Barbara, Elsa, Janet, Cheryl, Brenda and Linda Peterson and Family

Aunts:                         Inez Kruythof and Family
                                    Christine Cannegieter also known as Bauba and Family

Godchildren:               Freddy Laveist, Shellane Ferdinand and Tony Halley

Cousin:                        Albertha Nicholas and Family on Curacao
Elaine and Lou Mourillon-Peterson
                                    Tessy Peterson and Family

Cousin-in-Law:           Rufina de Lain and Veronica Lake and Family

Special Family Member:  Titania Lake and Family in New York

Special Friends: Lisa Connor, Rosie Labega and Family, Jules Henry, Tod Peterson, Lucy Payne, Leocadie Lake, Mildred Rochester and Family, Nell and Cynthee Lake, Joycelyn Froston,
Agnes Novels and Family, John and Florence Piper, Louise Berry, Alma Peterson,
Jo-Ann and Master D, The Vlaun’s Family on Frontstreet, Clarence Richardson also known as Bongo, The Vanterpool Family in Colebay, Albertha Chittick and Family, Blanche Lake and Family, Hyacinth Nicholson and Family, Annie Daniel and Family, Meals on Wheels,
Helping Hands Foundation, Mr. Iwande Gumbs from Upbeat Radio on Anguilla and Shoba Barbershop.

Charlie was a member of the Netherlands Antilles Police Force for some 30 years.

He was related to the: Jacobs, Vlaun, Peterson, Laveist, Cannegieter, Saloman, Brown, Martinbourgh, Nicolaas, Kruythoff, Vanterpool, Warner, Tweed, Morrishaw, Severina, James, Maccow, Clarke, Rogers, Richardson, Hodge, Bryson, Peters, Woodley, Marsham, Carty, Halley, Hassell, Duporte, Jones, Lake, Boasman, Shigemoto, de Lain, Bell, Holoman, Williams, Berry and Statie.

Thanksgiving service for the life of the late Charles Emanuel Jacobs better known as Charlie will be held on Tuesday, December 4th 2012 at the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church on Front Street.

Viewing and tributes from: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Service of Thanksgiving at 2:00pm with internment at the Simpsonbay Bay Cemetery.
The wake will be held at the Belair Community Center on Monday, December 3rd 2012 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm.

The family kindly requests no visitors after the funeral.

May his soul rest in eternal peace and Rise in Gloria.

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

 

Minister Brug Responds to Ombudsman Investigation into SZV Administrative Practices

Minister Brug Responds to Ombudsman Investigation into SZV Administrative Practices

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Richinel Brug, has taken note of the Ombudsman's announceme...

“Draco” Case and Related Investigations Concluded Through Agreements and Settlements.

“Draco” Case and Related Investigations Concluded Through Agreements and Settlements.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prosecutor’s Office (OM) has officially announced the conclusion of the “Draco” case on appeal by the Joint Court of ...

Dutch Appeals Court Acquits Politician of Incitement to Violence.

Dutch Appeals Court Acquits Politician of Incitement to Violence.

THE HAGUE:--- On Thursday, the Court of Appeal in The Hague overturned the conviction of a Dutch politician accused of inciting violence ...

Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2024 Beacon Hill Home Invasion and Shooting.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2024 Beacon Hill Home Invasion and Shooting.

PHILIPSBURG:--- After an extensive and ongoing investigation, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has arrested a suspect believed to ...

Court upholds dismissal of BTP Director for Serious Misconduct.

Court upholds dismissal of BTP Director for Serious Misconduct.

PHILIPSBURG:---    The Council of Appeal in Civil Service Matters of Sint Maarten has affirmed the dismissal of the former direct...

Regional Cooperation Strengthened Through Crisis Management Initiative.

Regional Cooperation Strengthened Through Crisis Management Initiative.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a continued effort to strengthen crisis preparedness, operational leadership, and regional cooperation within the Dutc...

U.S. Marshals Probe Insider Link in $25M Crypto Heist.

U.S. Marshals Probe Insider Link in $25M Crypto Heist.

 SAINT MARTIN:--- The U.S. Marshals Service is at the center of a significant investigation following the alleged theft of nearly $2...

GIGN and FBI Unite to Bust $46M Crypto Heist.

GIGN and FBI Unite to Bust $46M Crypto Heist.

MARIGOT:--- On Wednesday night, a massive operation unfolded on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint-Martin. The Fr...

SCDF Unveils Cutting-Edge Website for  Carnival 55, Gifted by MP Ardwell Irion.

SCDF Unveils Cutting-Edge Website for Carnival 55, Gifted by MP Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG:-- As the island prepares for its 55th Carnival anniversary, Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has officially unveiled a sta...

U.S. Citizen Identified as Deceased Male Found on Vessel in Simpson Bay Lagoon.

PHILIPSBURG:--- St Maarten authorities have identified the male found deceased on a vessel in the Simpson Bay Lagoon earlier this week as...

Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x

Local News

Urgent Public Meeting of Parliament to deliberate on the current state of operational and sanitary conditions in Public Schools.

-1 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on March 9, 2026.

The Public meeting is scheduled for Today at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Educatio...

A Moment to Lead: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marks International Women's Day with Call to Advance Caribbean Women Across the Region.

19 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
A Moment to Lead: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marks International Women's Day with Call to Advance Caribbean Women Across the Region.

Fort Lauderdale:--- On the occasion of International Women's Day,   Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association  (CHTA)  celebrates Caribbean women who power the region's tourism industry and calls on its members and indust...

CBCS Statement on Video on Cg 100.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- T

Following our previous communication regarding the video circulating on social media, we would like to provide the following update:

The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has been able to examine a Cg 100 b...

The Letters

Concerned Parents cry for help.

14 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointe...

Invincible Defense Technology: A Strategic Asset for Ending the War with Iran and Stabilizing the Middle East.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

By Dr. David Leffler

The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone c...

Improving Small Claims Court.

11 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor
Small claims court was established to facilitate the recovery of funds owed to individuals in a civil manner and has served the community well. The only drawback is when a defendant does not have an address registered with the...

French News

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026.

5 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026

 

Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Création de 70 places de parking sur le Front de mer de Marigot.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux de création d’un parking de 70 places, le long du Boulevard de France à Marigot. Ces travaux ont été confiés à l’entreprise GETELEC TP.

Les travaux d’aménageme...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Enrobé et marquage au sol.

10 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin réalise actuellement des travaux de réfection des routes en enrobé, ainsi que le marquage des passages piétons.

1- Travaux d’enrobé sur le domaine public

La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe les usagers d...

RADIO FROM VOICEOFTHECARIBBEAN.NET

Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.xVinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x