CHIKUNGUYNA DENGUE NOW DISCOVERED IN SAUNDERS DUTCH ST MAARTEN

It was only a matter of before the new dengue virus strain called Chikungunya made its appearance in Dutch St Maarten. The 1st cases were reported in St Martin back in October. Since then the virus has been discovered in the Americas. There has so far been only one case of Denghue reported in Dutch St Maarten. Symptoms include, cold sympstons such as sore throat and a runny nose. The symptoms also include severe joint pain to those who have been infected with the virus. Anyone in St Maarten with cold or flu like symptoms along with severe joint aches need to report to their doctor ASAP!

CHECK OUT THE ANGUILLA 'CONCERNED RUMOURS' BLOG

The blog is led by Spike Nice Realist, and its been going on behind the scenes some years now. It's called "Concerned Rumours" because it has to put "Rumours" in the title due to Anguilla/British libel laws, but these are NO rumours. Just Google: Anguilla concerned Rumours, to see a host of Anguillan bloggers, both at home and abroad bashing their government in a hilarous way. There's satire, parody, lampooning, but mostly.....facts.  My fave blog by them so far is the one where the United Nations cites Anguilla 4 having the highest prostitution rate in the Western Hemisphere, and when I clicked on the story it was about their prostitute government, who were selling themselves it seems, almost as much as the St Maarten Politicians. Check it out. I usually don't recommend other blogs, because they tend to be cut and dry....The Black Dog jumps over the Table, boring, bland bla bla type a stuff. Wherever I discover good political humor and parody, I will let you know.

bibi shaw smn news wins prize at united st maarten party launch. all photos judith roumou

I didn't participate, I was too busy. Here is Bibi Shaw winning a basket at the United St Maarten Party launch. There were many prizes and baskets with groceries handed out to attendees and people in the Community. Many in the community thought it was a sweet gesture, considering that its almost Christmas and many are struggling. Congratulations on your win.