Over 2,000 students to start recycling with GreenBox
PHILIPSBURG — Over 2000 students and teachers across seven Catholic elementary and high schools will start the school year with recycling on campus. The goal of this project is to promote in-classroom More...
Over 2,000 students to start recycling with GreenBox
PHILIPSBURG — Over 2000 students and teachers across seven Catholic elementary and high schools will start the school year with More...
Ombudsman commences Open House Project “The Best School Ombudsman” for Students
Philipsburg — The Bureau of the Ombudsman has embarked on a project geared towards the Academic High schools on St. Maarten. More...
VROMI announces daily closing of landfill dump site at 6pm
PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Miklos Giterson, informs the More...
Reaction Public Prosecutor’s Office on recent dump fire
Philipsburg — The Public Prosecutor’s Office has taken note of concerns on social media platforms concerning the recent dump More...
Police drone footage of fire at original landfill dump site; residents urged to close all door and windows and avoid inhalation of the toxic smoke
POND ISLAND — Once again, the original dump site at the landfill on Pond Island is on fire. The Fire Department is hard at work More...
USM welcomes new students
Philipsburg — On Monday, 6 August 2018, the University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed a group of 14 new students to its academic More...
The presumption of innocence
By Hilbert Haar The presumption of innocence is a crucial component of our judicial system. You are innocent until proven guilty in More...
MP Doran: Government is not the place for “WAR” but “WORK”
MP Egbert Jurendy Doran re-assures the people of Sint Maarten of his commitment to serve. “I have been elected to represent you More...
Replacement ministers
MP Doran has a point when he states that every minister has a replacement in the event of their absence. Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin made a point of outlining this clearly More...
Today for me, tomorrow for you
It still remains a mystery why the roles and functioning of supervisory boards of directors are so confusing when the corporate governance codes, rules and regulations are available More...
Failing to plan is planning to fail
The ‘problem‘ at the Kadaster highlights another problem we have here in St. Maarten. The fact that it is so hard to find qualified people for the various (top) positions More...
Mafia profiling
For years the Dutch media has described St. Maarten's own businessman and casino owner, Francesco Corallo, as a 'mafia boss'. Now the press in The Netherlands and in both Curacao More...
Corporate Governance and The Role of The Supervisory Board of Directors (SBD)
Corporate Governance and the role of the Supervisory Board of Directors is back on the forefront with the issues surrounding the urgent dismissal of the board of the Princess More...
Homeless by choice
By Hilbert Haar My life as a global nomad began on June 26 when I stepped on a plane in Grand Case headed for Paris. Reality More...
The presumption of innocence
By Hilbert Haar The presumption of innocence is a crucial component of our judicial system. You are innocent until More...
Unknown Incident Causes Significant Damage To Nature Foundation ‘Fragments of Recovery’ Coral Reef Restoration Program
Cole Bay — An unknown incident, more than likely caused by a large vessel, caused significant...
French and Dutch joint border controls continues
PHILIPSBURG — The general joint controls as announced in a prior press releases between the law...
MHF presents winners at “Within the Dark” Award Ceremony
CAY HILL — On Friday, August 3rd, 2018, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) presented Shola Scott,...
Ombudsman concludes Systemic Investigation regarding Disaster Management Plan
Philipsburg — The Ombudsman recently concluded a Systemic More...
Johnson to MP Doran: “The people’s business is a fulltime job”
PHILIPSBURG — After one month in office, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunication More...
SHTA: Private Sector asks “Why Not?”
At this point focus needs to be on a way forward. The struggle between the private sector and the public sector..Ways to Improved Royal Decorations Applications for local Honorees
Dear Editor, As a Community spirited person, I saw a headline in your newspaper dated April 28th, 2018 that got my..Reaction Public Prosecutor’s Office on recent dump fire
Philipsburg — The Public Prosecutor’s Office has taken note of concerns on social media platforms concerning More...
Statement Joint Legal Defense Team of Francesco Corallo
Philipsburg — The Joint Legal Defense Team of Mr. Francesco Corallo took notice of the press release and statements of the..Statement Curacao Public Prosecutor about Francesco Corallo
WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG –In a press release regarding the asset recovery case against Gerrit Schotte and his lifepartner Cicely van der Dijs, the..Bahamas Government and University unveil statue created by renowned sculptor
By Alfred Harley PHILIPSBURG/THE BAHAMAS–What motivates this African born ‘Sculpting King’ to exceed every level of excellence previously attained, is in..
K1 Britannia Foundation rounds off post-Irma specific relief aid; plans on focusing on disaster relief
Philipsburg, ST. MAARTEN – After almost 11 consistent months of disaster relief activities, K1 Britannia Foundation is rounding off their Irma-focused..
Brison: TEATT Committee calls 7 meetings on economy
Philipsburg – The chairman for the committee for Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication MP Rolando Brison, Faction Leader of United..
MP Doran: Unacceptable that Ministers keep postponing meetings
~ “The people need answers now” says MP Doran ~ Philipsburg – A continuation of Central Committee meeting of the Princess..
PJIA satisfied with judgement ordering NAGICO to pay an advance of USD 33,2 million
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (Monday July 30, 2018) – In a judgment of 30 July 2018, the Sint Maarten Court of..
Robert Boekhold appointed as Interim Mortgage Custodian
PHILIPSBURG—Robert Boekhold has officially been appointed as Interim Mortgage Custodian and Acting Director of Kadaster. On Thursday July 26, Director of..
Over 2,000 students to start recycling with GreenBox
PHILIPSBURG — Over 2000 students and teachers across seven Catholic elementary and high schools will start the school year with recycling..
Saba to temporarily close airport but will gain 3 ferry services, 1 helipad and 1 new extra airline company
Saba to temporarily close airport but will gain 3 ferry services, 1 helipad and 1 new extra airline company. How do..
The Young United Women Book Club message to Students, Teachers and Parents for 2018-2019
PHILIPSBURG — The Young United Women Book Club has issued a press release on the importance of Reading and wishes the..
Predicting extreme weather events to reduce impact on coastal communities
Delft, The Netherlands – 31 July 2018. An international team of researchers, led by IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, has..
