No mass layoffs at Massy; only 5% staff reduction
PHILIPSBURG — Reports reaching our news desk indicated that 50% of Massy United Insurance in Trinidad were being let go and Barbados and the BVI were to soon follow. However, an official statement More...
No mass layoffs at Massy; only 5% staff reduction
PHILIPSBURG — Reports reaching our news desk indicated that 50% of Massy United Insurance in Trinidad were being let go and Barbados More...
Minister Johnson visit Old Fire Station demolition site
PHILIPSBURG — As the announced demolition of the old Fire Station next to the Philipsburg Market started on Thursday, Minister More...
Hefty fines imposed to Sint Maarten Cable TV – revocation of license looms
Philipsburg – Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) imposed administrative fines on Caribbean Teleview Services d.b.a. More...
NAGICO almost at a 100% settlement score
~ NAGICO continues to settle hurricane insurance claims at a score of 94% to date in St. Maarten, according to a company statement More...
Notaries accept short term solution for Kadaster
PHILIPSBURG — On Sunday, July 15th, 2018, in an invited comment regarding the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the notaris, More...
Sewage water running in the roads of St. Maarten remains a systemic problem
ST. PETERS — StMaartenNews.com made use of the quiet time on the roads while everyone was watching the France-Croatia World More...
Posh Productions Presents Pageantry Plans for Carnival 2019
PHILIPSBURG — On Tuesday, July 10th, 2018, in the conference room at the House of Parliament, Anna Richardson, the director More...
Understanding our Parliamentary Democracy Government: The nullifying of the political crises/dilemma
By Political Analyst, Julio R. Romney Knowledge is understanding – with the swearing in of the Council of Ministers on June 25, 2018, More...
We ready?
The Caribbean can issue a collective sigh of relief now that hurricane Beryl has dissipated, thanks to the Sahara desert dust in the air. But the question remains whether St. Maarten More...
Dollarize yes, but…
It snuck back in quietly, but Dollarization is back on the political agenda. With Ferrier’s announcement that we have just two years worth of guilder banknotes left, the More...
What school children know
When you don’t know, you don’t know. But the school children always know. What school children have been saying for years is now a subject of investigation: the costs More...
Can you still cash checks in St. Maarten?
We have said it so often now, it is becoming like a mantra. Not because something is common practice means it is legal. Banks have been blocking checks deposited from other banks More...
Unpaid Advice to Incoming Government
By Hilbert Haar The new government seems to be almost there. Is that number seven or number eight since 10-10-10? I’ve lost count and I suspect that many of my readers have More...
Caribbean aviation taxes may cause economic strangulation
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert If an airport in the Caribbean wishes to be an international hub, or even a regional hub, it is probably More...
Understanding our Parliamentary Democracy Government: The nullifying of the political crises/dilemma
By Political Analyst, Julio R. Romney Knowledge is understanding – with the swearing in of the Council of Ministers More...
Hefty fines imposed to Sint Maarten Cable TV – revocation of license looms
Philipsburg – Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) imposed administrative fines on Caribbean Teleview Services...
Drugs found in container at Dutch Marine barracks possibly from St. Maarten
~ Lack of security at container terminal in St. Maarten an indication of a serious problem...
Finance Minister clarifies claim of 2019 budget delay
PHILIPSBURG—Minister of Finance Perry Geerlings has every intention of delivering the final budget for 2019 to...
Minister Johnson visit Old Fire Station demolition site
PHILIPSBURG — As the announced demolition of the old Fire More...
Drugs found in container at Dutch Marine barracks possibly from St. Maarten
~ Lack of security at container terminal in St. Maarten an indication of a serious problem ~ PHILIPSBURG – More...
Minister Plenipotentiary Wuite & Cabinet Welcomes Deputy Minister Somersall. Continues with Courtesy Calls
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — On Monday July 16, the Minister and Cabinet members welcomed the Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary,..Minister Plenipotentiary Wuite pays courtesy visit to Prime Minister Rutte
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — On Monday July 16 the Minister Plenipotentiary, Jorien Wuite, accompanied by staff member Kelly..Theo Heyliger on rumors of impending prosecution: “Part of my life”
GREAT BAY — Once again, Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger is at the center of rumors of impending prosecution. More...
Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Joint Court of Justice start digitalizing criminal proceedings
The Public Prosecutor’s Office Sint Maarten and the Joint Court of Justice on Sint Maarten on Monday, June 25th, 2018, made..Port St. Maarten Management pleased with Court Ruling
PORT ST. MAARTEN — June 14, 2018, the Joint Court of Justice rendered a provisional judgment with regard to the Public..Dutch & French Departments of Culture Hold Historic Meeting
Marigot — The Department of Culture within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) on Sint Maarten and the..
The Rotary Club Of Sint Maarten Hosts “Pop Dinner Party” In Support Of Sister Marie Laurence Primary School
PHILIPSBURG — SINT MAARTEN — July 15, 2018 – The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten hosted a “Pop-Up” dinner party in support..
Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy Doran visits Parliament of Curacao
Recently, Member of Parliament Doran who was on a work-related visit on Curacao in connection with the commemoration of Curacao’s Flag..
“Parliament missing in action“ says Gracita Arrindell
“PARLIAMENT MISSING IN ACTION AT A TIME WHEN NEEDED MOST BY THE PEOPLE OF SINT MAARTEN“ “IT JUST IS NOT RIGHT”..
No mass layoffs at Massy; only 5% staff reduction
PHILIPSBURG — Reports reaching our news desk indicated that 50% of Massy United Insurance in Trinidad were being let go and..
Finance Minister clarifies claim of 2019 budget delay
PHILIPSBURG—Minister of Finance Perry Geerlings has every intention of delivering the final budget for 2019 to Parliament of St. Maarten before..
Minister Johnson visit Old Fire Station demolition site
PHILIPSBURG — As the announced demolition of the old Fire Station next to the Philipsburg Market started on Thursday, Minister of..
All Roads Lead Back into the Terminal Building by November 2018 Transfer of the Temporary Operations Facilities
SIMPSON BAY — St. Maarten (Tuesday July 17, 2018) — “It is quite a giant step forward into the long anticipated..
CPS: Prevent Drowning this School Holiday Season
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development..
“It is a jewel” – Schoolboy in Wartime reviewed in Netherlands newspaper
GREAT BAY, St. Martin (July 17, 2018)—With the music of Betty V’s Hold on and Neville York’s Sweet Salt playing in the..
