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Zika virus cases in Europe confirmed – full list of countries at risk

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

So which countries currently pose a risk of zika virus?

Public Health England offers advice on which countries pose a risk of Zika virus – there are currently no European countries on the list.

Whooping cough bacteria ‘can hide in noses of healthy people’ – how to prevent the illness [INSIGHT]

Flu-like illness could kill 80 million people in less than two days [INSIGHT]

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Here is a look at the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

Hurricanes are rated according to intensity of sustained winds on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage.

A Category 3 or higher is considered a major hurricane.

The National Hurricane Center advises preparedness:

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CTO Reports Record Visitors For First Six Months – Cruise Industry News

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

The Caribbean received a record 16.7 million cruise passenger visits during the first six months of 2019, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). That was 1.3 million more than for the same period in 2018 which posted 15.4 million visits.

The biggest increase year-over-year came in January, which was up 18 percent, the CTO sta

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New $48-Million Cruise Pier Opens at Port Zante in St. Kitts and Nevis

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

Currently, the most direct and affordable route to citizenship is through the CBI’s Sustainable Growth Fund, which requires an investment of at least USD $150,000. The initiative, created last year by Prime Minister Timothy Harris, offers an optional Accelerated Application Process (AAP), which enables eligible applicants to secure St. Kitts

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Connecticut man charged in Anguilla killing returns to face court

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

The mother-in-law of a Connecticut man charged with killing a hotel worker while vacationing in Anguilla has spoken of their family’s ‘seven-month nightmare’ as he prepares to appear in court.

Scott Hapgood, 44, is returning to the Caribbean on Monday to face court on manslaughter charges over the death of Kenny Mi

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Corruption in the Netherlands is a white man’s problem

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

Firstly, because white men are less likely to occupy corruption-sensitive positions. But also because of course there are also women and people with a migrant background who will be guilty of corruption when they have the opportunity.

You could therefore argue that it is also in the interests of white men and their image that the top of business, government and politics quickly

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Angry Hotel Unions Raise Strike Threat

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

The minister also expressed concern that any impact to visitors’ experiences from industrial action will undermine the ‘Bahamas open for business’ promotion tag-line. “Now you’re confusing the market, especially at a time when

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ALREADY MORE THAN 23,000 KILOS OF COKE INTERCEPTED IN ROTTERDAM

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

Throughout 2012, the HARC intercepted just under 4,000 pounds of cocaine. So far this year six times has been seized, with a street value of more than 1.2 billion. And that is only a small part of the actual amount of coke that goes through Rotterdam. The police estimate that only ten percent are intercepted. Criminal organizations themselves sometimes Continue reading →

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Airport Tax Increase ST Maarten, Curacao, Aruba

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

The tax on international flights rises from 42 to 45 dollars. For trips to Bonaire 16 instead of 10 dollars has to be paid, and towards Aruba and St. Maarten the tax is increased from 30 and 15 dollars to 32 dollars respectively. Switchers will soon pay 11 instead of 10 dollars. In addition to the tax, $ 1.32 comes as standard for border control.

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Major incident at Schiphol, situation still unclear

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sint Maarten News

Emergency services were alerted around seven o’clock for a major incident. A press officer from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee can currently say no more than that an incident is taking place and is talking about a suspicious situation. More information will follow later.

Several ambulances and fi

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