Breast cancer awareness session set for May 12

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GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – A Breast cancer awareness session is planned for Thursday, May 12 at the A.C. Wathey Legislative Hall in the Government Administration Building.

Interested persons are invited to attend and learn what are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; what can you do to decrease your risk; and find out how do you perform a self-exam.

The information session will start at 6.00pm.

This session is being organized by Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour in conjunction with the American University of the Caribbean.

In the Americas, more than 408,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 92,000 women died from this disease, in 2012. By 2020, the number of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer is projected to increase 46 per cent in the Americas, if current trends continue.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, breast cancer ranks as the first cancer type of both in terms of new cases and deaths. Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean exhibit some of the highest rates for risk of dying from breast cancer, highlighting the inequities in health in the Region.

A greater proportion of breast cancer deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean occur in women under 65 years of age (57 per cent) as compared to North America (41 per cent).

Earlier diagnosis coupled with advances in treatment has led to better outcomes and longer survival for women with breast cancer.

For more information about the Breast cancer awareness session, you can call CPS at 542-3003 or 542-2078 or the Baby Clinic 543-0295.

Second earthquake in seven days. Sunday morning earthquake shakes two islands

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SINT MAARTEN/ANTIGUA – A 5.2 earthquake struck the North eastern Caribbean on Sunday morning around 9.48AM according to the Trinidad-based University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (SRC).

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres; was located 52 km north of the capital of Antigua (St. John’s) and 109 km east northeast of St. Kitts.

There were no reports of injuries or damage.

This is the second earthquake in seven days to rock this part of the northern Caribbean. The first one was felt on May 1 and measured 4.8 in magnitude; was located 139 km north northeast of Antigua & Barbuda; was at a depth of 10 km.

It was also felt in St. Kitts and Nevis and the northern part of Guadeloupe.

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Entrepreneurs' Org. to Support Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

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SINT MAARTEN/VIRGINIA (USA) - The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global network of more than 11,000 business owners in 48 countries, has joined forces with Meridian International to support Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program.

The program is open to 250 entrepreneurs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean between the ages of 21 to 35 with at least two years of professional experience.

Applicants interested in the five-week fellowship program are required to apply by the 20 May 2016 deadline, here: https://ylai.state.gov/.

EO will be assisting with the sourcing, screening and interviewing of these delegates in advance of the program, as well as providing entrepreneurial-focused learning content and connections to EO's U.S.-based chapters once the program is underway.

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"Given the business acumen of EO's membership, more than 11,000 members in the U.S. and 47 countries, our members are fully equipped to serve as business mentors to a future generation of entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean," said Vijay K. Tirathrai, EO's CEO.

EO will provide its entrepreneurial-focused Forum Training for all 250 YLAI Fellows in a series of kick-off events in Dallas, TX later this year. Participants will then be separated into smaller working groups across 20 U.S. cities before the program ends in Washington, D.C. with a three-day conference and networking event featuring top U.S. government officials, as well as global public, private and non-profit leaders.

As part of U.S. President Barack Obama's effort to empower entrepreneurs and civil society leaders in order to advance entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean, participants will continue their collaboration with U.S. partners and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, mentorship and networking.

The YLAI is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), of the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with Meridian International Center, which works with corporations, governments, NGOs and individuals in 190 countries to socio-economic development.

The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 11,000 influential business owners with 144 chapters in 48 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond. For more information, visit www.eonetwork.org

Permanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations scheduled to meet Wednesday

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PHILIPSBURG – ThePermanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations (CKAIR), will meet on May 4.

The CKAIR Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesdayat 3.00 pmin the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. This session will be carried live via Soualiga Newsday video feed.

The agenda points to be discussed are:

1. Approval Decision lists CKAIR Parliamentary Year 2015-2016, no. 11 and 12

2. Incoming documents

3. Preparation IPKO and Tripartite June 2016

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

All locations of the Joint Court of Justice are closed on May 6th

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SINT MAARTEN/BES ISLANDS - All locations of the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten and the Dutch Caribbean islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES Islands, Caribbean Netherlands) are closed on Friday May 6th, the day after Ascension Day, in connection with a reduction of the working day (ATV).

This means that there are no court sessions on that day. All locations will be open for the public on Monday May 9^th during normal office hours, according to a press statement from the Joint Court of Justice.

Scam Alert Issued: Scammers using internet and phone

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SINT MAARTEN/USVI – Police authorities have issued a scam alert involving the internet and telephone.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department recently issued a scam alert stating that the scammer claims to be an agent for a company, posts a job vacancy or an investment opportunity on the internet or other sources. The only way to contact the scammer is by an email or text message. When the victim responds, the scammer tells the victim that they have got the job, or provides documentation for the investment with no verbal communication. The scammer then sends the victim a check and tells them to deposit it into their account.

Once the check clears at the bank, the victim is required to send a portion of the money to the sender using a wiring company or a bank wire. But by the time the bank’s check clearing process is completed, the money is already moved out of the account. At this time, the bank and the depositor are both stuck with the counterfeit check, and the victim is usually held responsible for the funds drawn on it and sent to the scammer.

The Police have warned citizens never to accept checks from unknown persons you meet online, and never to deposit suspicious checks into your bank account.

Scammers always pretend to be someone you trust or in a position of trust, such as a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with.

Don’t give out personal information whether it comes via a text, a phone call or email.

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Ring road to be opened to ease traffic into Philipsburg for Grand Carnival Parade on May 1

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PHILIPSBURG - The Ring Road will be open on Grand Parade Day, Sunday May 1, 2016 to alleviate traffic, according to Ministry VROMI.

One way traffic will be able to enter behind Sunny Food and exit in the Area of Blue Point.

This road will be open from 9AM to 3PM to keep traffic in a constant flow to Philipsburg. The entrance of the Ring Road at Sunny Food will be closed at 3PM however the exit will be open from 3PM until.

Parking on the ring road in designated areas will be possible.

All charges against dropped in murder case

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PHILIPSBURG - In its April 26 verdict the Joint Court of Justice annulled the verdict of the Court of First Instance against suspect B.H. and acquitted him of all charges. B.H. was sentenced on June 17, 2015 in absentia to 27 months imprisonment for his role in the shooting and killing of L. Cuevas during a violent robbery on December 26, 2011, a press statement from the Public Prosecution Service said.

The main suspect in this case, R.W. was sentenced to 11 years and six months in jail, suspected to be the one who had fired the lethal shots. He appealed his verdict and the Common Court of Justice on November 25, 2015 acquitted R.W. of all charges against him, because of the lack of convincing evidence.

In light of the acquittal of the main suspect the Solicitor General asked, in the appeal case against B.H., for the suspect to also be acquitted of all charges against him. The Common Court of Justice agreed with the Solicitor General and B.H.’s defense lawyer who also requested that his client be acquitted of all charges.‎ (Public Prosecution Service)

16 Arrested at Jouvert Jump-up. Otherwise considered a success as the majority had a great time

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POND ISLAND - The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27^th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success.

The jump-up started at approximately 4.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A. Th. Illidge road, Walter Nisbet road, Soualiga Boulevard and arriving shortly after 9.00 a.m. in front of the Festival Village.

During the jump up a total of 16 arrests were made by police, nine female and six male suspects. Three of these suspects were put into custody, 10 paid for their conditional dismissal, there were three stabbing incidents reported, two of which were quite serious and the victims had to be transported by ambulance to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for further medical attention. There was one report of a rape, one person because of their illegal status on the island. Three persons arrested were students. The total amount in fines that were collected is Nafls. 4.375, - (US$ 2471.75)

What was again clearly noticeable during this jump was the alcohol use and abuse by the youth and has definitely raised some concern by the Public prosecutors office and the Police department. During the parade the paramedics were constantly called to assist involving youngsters who drank an excessive amount of alcohol and had become ill or had passed out.

The Public Prosecutors Office and Police Department is sending a very serious warning to the youth and their parents/guardians, regarding the short and long term use and/or abuse of alcohol which could lead to serious health issues such as: Nausea and vomiting, loss of bladder and bowel control, black outs in which the drinker does not remember what happened while he or she was drinking, temporary lost of consciousness, coma and even death.

Parents should talk seriously to their children about the use and abuse of alcohol. (Police Force Sint Maarten/Public Prosecution Service)

ROAD CLOSURES IN CONNECTION WITH JOUVERT MORNING JUMP-UP

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The Carnival Village Bacchanal will be leaving the village on Pond Island and hitting the streets for Jouvert Morning. (FB Photo SCDF)

PHILIPSBURG - In connection with upcoming “Jouvert Morning” which is scheduled for Wednesday April 27^th 2016 the police department is informing the general public of the following road closures. The event will start at 4.00 a.m.

At 03.30 a.m.

*Walter Nisbet road closed at Hensley Boujon Street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt pickers round about.

* Suckergarden road closed at Freedom Fighter round about. No traffic allowed on Walter Nisbet road.

* Soualiga Boulevard closed at Rock Salt drive. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt Pickers Round about.

* Peterson Street closed at E. Camille Richardson Street. No traffic allowed towards Salt Picker round about.

At 03.40 a.m.

Buncamper road closed at Freedom Fighters round about. No traffic allowed in the direction of in the direction of Freedom Fighters round about.

At 04.00 a.m.

Sucker garden road closed at Guana Bay road. No traffic allowed in the direction of Freedom Fighters round about.

At 04.30 a.m.

Sucker garden road closed at Arch road. No traffic allowed in the direction of Guana Bay road.

At 05.00 a.m.

*Arch road closed at Soualiga Boulevard. No traffic allowed in the direction of Sucker garden road.

*Soualiga Boulevard closed at pendant Cactus road. No traffic allowed in the direction of Sucker garden road.

At 05.20 a.m.

*Arch road closed at Guadeloupe road. No traffic allowed in the direction of Sucker garden road.

*Arch road closed at A.Th. Illidge road. No traffic allowed in the direction of the Sucker garden road.

At 06.00 a.m.

A.Th. Illidge road closed at Sol Gas Station. No traffic allowed in the direction of Zagersgut road.

At 06.40 a.m.

*A. Th. Illidge road closed at Cottage round about. No traffic allowed in the direction of Arch road.

* Zagergut road closed at Cottage round about. No traffic allowed in the direction of A. Th. Illidge road.

At 06.50 a.m.

A.Th. Illidge road closed at Prins Bernard Bridge. No traffic allowed in the direction of Cottage round about.

At 07.30 a.m.

*Long wall road closed at Prins Bernard Bridge. No traffic allowed in the direction of Walter Nisbet road.

*Bush road closed at Prins Bernard Bridge. No traffic allowed in the direction of Walter Nisbet road.

At 08.00 a.m.

Walter Nisbet road closed at Percy Labega street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Prins Bernard Bridge.

At 08.30 a.m.

Walter Nisbet street closed at Tamarinde steeg. No traffic allowed in the direction of Prins Bernard Bridge.

At 09.10 a.m.

Walter Nisbet road closed at Hensley Boujon Street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Prinse Bernard Bridge.

At 09.40 a.m.

*Walter Nisbet road closed at Salt Pickers round about. No traffic allowed in the direction of Prins Bernard Bridge.

*Soualiga Boulevard closed at Rock Salt drive. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt Pickers round about.

At 09.50 a.m.

Walter Nisbet road closed at Voges Street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt Pickers round about.

When the “Jouvert Jump up” has arrives at its final destination all streets and roads will again be open to traffic.

HAVE A SAFE AND VERY ENJOYABLE JOUVERT

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Breast cancer awareness session set for May 12

Second earthquake in seven days. Sunday morning earthquake shakes two islands

Entrepreneurs' Org. to Support Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

Permanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations scheduled to meet Wednesday

All locations of the Joint Court of Justice are closed on May 6th

Scam Alert Issued: Scammers using internet and phone

Ring road to be opened to ease traffic into Philipsburg for Grand Carnival Parade on May 1

All charges against dropped in murder case

16 Arrested at Jouvert Jump-up. Otherwise considered a success as the majority had a great time

ROAD CLOSURES IN CONNECTION WITH JOUVERT MORNING JUMP-UP

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