PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Department wants to congratulate the Sint Maarten Carnival Development Foundation for a well organized "Causeway Jump-Up". The event which started on time and finished on time was well attended by many revelers and spectators. Congratulations also goes out to the entire community who conducted themselves in a very festive and orderly manner. There were no incidents of violence reported; however two persons were taken to the Simpson Bay Police station to be reprimanded. Thanks also goes out to the Coast Guard and Sint Maarten Sea Rescue who showed their presence in the Simpson Bay Lagoon while the Jump-up passed through the area.
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