Resistance in Gonorrhoeae: PAHO calls for strengthened surveillance and laboratory diagnostics
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – In light of increasing reports of extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World...
Trilla-G turns trial into triumph with new song, “Congratulations.”
Roseau, Dominica - Bouyon powerhouse Trilla-G is transforming one of the most challenging chapters of his life into a compelling message of gratitude and...
Reminder to Register by March 20 for the March 23rdBreast Abnormalities Screening
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Women across the country are being reminded to register by March 20 for the free Saturday, March 23rdbreast...
SMMC holds ESMP public consultation round
CAY HILL -- St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) held the recently announced public consultation round with regards to the draft Environmental and Social Management Plan...
SMMC Ear, Nose and Throat specialist visits school to talk noise prevention
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten -- In what will be planned visits to various primary schools, Dr. Dick Wong Chung, one of the Ear, Nose...
Breastfeeding is the “Foundation of Life”
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) an executing department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, the...
Staying safe during the heat
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The past week the community of St. Maarten has been enduring some very extremely hot days. Many persons have been...
SMMC welcomes Cardiologist Dr. Emiko Bird
CAYHILL - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) announced the in-service of Cardiologist Dr. Emiko Bird-Lake as of November 1.
“Dr. Bird brings to our patient...
Southwest to serve St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, beginning in early 2026
Airline begins adding new destinations to its network for the first time since 2021
DALLAS, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network...
PAHO announces that the American Region marks 25-years Polio Free
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – This week (August 23) marked 25-years since the last case of wild poliovirus in the Region of the...
