On Wednesday, after an assessment of the situation at schools, and in consultation with educational officials, it has been decided that schools will remain closed this week and will open on Monday, September 6. Acting Lt. Governor Reynold Groeneveldt told the Government Information Service (GIS) on Wednesday that after a total assessment of the situation on the island which also includes the instability and lack of public utilities (electricity, water) in various districts; it has been decided to keep schools closed for the remainder of the week. This would allow for the situation on the island to normalize in the coming days and the necessary preparations and repairs that need to be carried out at the various schools.
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Nadia Hodge wins DanceHall Queen competition!
Nadia Hodge is St. Maarten/St. Martin's first Dancehall Queen.
Real name: Nikomo Sylvestre
Artist alias: Stack Boy
Date of Birth: 29 May 1988
Place of Birth: St. Martin
Type of entertainer: Rapper/songwriter
Attention, St. Maarten/St. Martin dancers, singers, rappers, models and actors: registration for the 2010 Teen Times Talent Showdown is now open. 
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