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Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In a bold and revealing address, Member of Parliament (MP) Ludmila De Weever expressed her frustrations More...

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Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In a bold and revealing More...

“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with the political leaders More...

Who will be minister of what?

Speculation is rampant about who will be ministers of which ministries. Initially it was expected that an information and a formation More...

DSTA President calls for urgent reforms following taxi driver incident

PHILIPSBURG — In the wake of a troubling incident that has gone viral on social media, the President of the Dutch St. Maarten More...

Political Scientist assesses election results

~ Winners, losers and food for thought ~ PHILIPSBURG — Political scientist Julio Romney has assessed the results of the August More...

NA remains largest party after final count

~ National Alliance remains largest party in St. Maarten after final recount ~ only minor changes to MPs vote tally ~ PHILIPSBURG More...

The National Alliance thanks MP Jacobs for her service

PHILIPSBURG — The National Alliance wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to MP Jacobs, who has announced her resignation More...

Carl & Sons Unique Bakery remains operating despite tax woes

PHILIPSBURG -- The public in recent days has been a roller-coaster of emotions over the pending auction of bakery inventory of one More...

Stability is what we need now

Today, August 22, 2024, we witness the signing of a letter of intent by a new coalition to govern our beloved Country of St. Maarten. This marks yet another chapter in our political More...

Industry standards be damned!

Utilities company NV GEBE had to do something quick to answer to the growing frustration about the power cuts that have been plaguing everybody’s life on St. Maarten these More...

A painful omission

Editorial Yes, we missed it too, but an alert by Renate and Denicio Brison pointed our noses on to the facts: the national decree announcing elections for August 19 contains More...

Community Investment Fund

~ Establishing a Community Investment Fund to Support Local Businesses: A Path to Sustainable Growth for St. Maarten ~ In recent weeks, the potential closure of Carl & Sons More...

Creating a new tourism destination concept

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert What would happen if an entire tourism destination was dedicated to expressing tourism legacy in a new way? Wanting to explore the potential for developing More...

Success factors in business

Success factors By Hilbert Haar The idea to establish a support fund for struggling local businesses sounds sympathetic More...

Making a case for Civic Education in our Schools

By WENDELL MOORE At the moment we do not teach Civics in our Schools. Some Educators will argue that Civics is More...

Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG –...

“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with...

Who will be minister of what?

Speculation is rampant about who will be ministers of which ministries. Initially it was expected that...

Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In More...

“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with the political leaders of all..

Who will be minister of what?

Speculation is rampant about who will be ministers of which ministries. Initially it was expected that an information and a formation..

Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In More...

Shemira Hernandez: Innovating to Elevate Sint Maarten’s Tourism and Recreation Sector

PHILIPSBURG — Shemira Hernandez, Candidate No. 13 on the National Alliance list, has a bold vision for the future of Sint..

Making a case for Civic Education in our Schools

By WENDELL MOORE At the moment we do not teach Civics in our Schools. Some Educators will argue that Civics is..

NA remains largest party after final count

~ National Alliance remains largest party in St. Maarten after final recount ~ only minor changes to MPs vote tally ~..

Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In a bold and revealing..

DSTA President calls for urgent reforms following taxi driver incident

PHILIPSBURG — In the wake of a troubling incident that has gone viral on social media, the President of the Dutch..
 

Carl & Sons Unique Bakery remains operating despite tax woes

PHILIPSBURG -- The public in recent days has been a roller-coaster of emotions over the pending auction of bakery inventory of..

Caribbean guilder arrives in six months and cash remains king

PHILIPSBURG — About half a year from now the Antillean guilder will cease to exist and be replaced by the Caribbean..

DSTA President calls for urgent reforms following taxi driver incident

PHILIPSBURG — In the wake of a troubling incident that has gone viral on social media, the President of the Dutch..
 

Quite some options but no solution yet for half-empty TelEm-building

PHILIPSBURG — Offices in the TelEm building on Pond Island are currently unused due to layoffs and staff reductions and the..

Cusha Cartoons book in production

Dear reader, Welcome to this page where I will be compiling the best of the satirical cartoons we have published over..

Luciano Homemade Gelato: A Taste of The Netherlands in St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — Luciano Homemade Gelato, a renowned name with 15 locations in the Netherlands and 2 in Bonaire, has recently opened..