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The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten?

The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten? Introduction Dear consumers of Sint Maarten, there More...

ENNIA rises from the ashes, but questions remain

PHILIPSBURG — The rescue plan for embattled insurance company ENNIA is underway. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten More...

St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal

St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The island’s More...

Port de Gustavia reaches full capacity, Port Director Brin praises regional cooperation 

ST. BARTHS — Port de Gustavia in St. Barthélemy reached full capacity ahead of Christmas, forcing six of the largest mega yachts More...

SXM Airport named StMaartenNews.com’s Entity of the Year 2024

PHILIPSBURG — StMaartenNews.com is proud to announce Princess Juliana International Airport – SXM Airport – as the More...

Landmark Ruling in St. Vincent Sparks Call for Urgent Cybercrime Legislation in St. Maarten from Richardson

PHILIPSBURG — The recent sentencing of two individuals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for defamation and the distribution More...

Court rules against Maho’s request for tax-exemption

PHILIPSBURG — Sonesta Maho Beach Resort can forget about tax exemption for its investment of 59,148,000 guilders (a bit over More...

Ghost employee Derby has to pay millions to Ennia

PHILIPSBURG — The Court in First Instance sentenced Clarence Derby, the former manager of The Towers at Mullet Bay to pay insurance More...

A Flood of Consequences

Sunday, St. Maarten found itself drowning—not just in water, but in the stark reality of decades of poor planning, negligence, and outright disregard for sustainable development. 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...

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...

Landmark Ruling in St. Vincent Sparks Call for Urgent Cybercrime Legislation in St. Maarten from Richardson

PHILIPSBURG — The recent sentencing of two individuals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for defamation and the distribution More...

The future of Mullet Bay

By Hilbert Haar Once upon a time, former parliamentarian Rolando Brison wanted to “give Mullet Bay back to the More...

ENNIA rises from the ashes, but questions remain

PHILIPSBURG — The rescue plan for embattled insurance company ENNIA is underway. The Central Bank of...

St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal

St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The...

SXM Airport named StMaartenNews.com’s Entity of the Year 2024

PHILIPSBURG — StMaartenNews.com is proud to announce Princess Juliana International Airport – SXM Airport – as...

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..

Good Corporate Governance at PJIA-companies

Dear Editor, The article in The Daily Herald of St. Maarten of December 4, 2024: “PJIAH asserts Government More...

Another illegal sale of Mullet Bay

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of serious concern regarding what will be another illegal..

ABUSE OF POWER?

By Richard Gibson Sr. To determine whether a system is democratic, several key components must be present: the existence of free..

Audit reveals need for transparency in Government travel and Parlatino membership

PHILIPSBURG — The General Audit Chamber has released its findings on the effectiveness of Parliament’s membership in Parlatino, an intergovernmental organization,..

MP WESCOT SEEKS CLARITY ON THE ROAD NETWORK PROJECTS, PRIORITIES AND FUNDING

“The Road network of St. Maarten was subject of much debate during the handling of the amended budget 2024 in the..

The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten?

The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten? Introduction Dear consumers of Sint Maarten, there..
 

ENNIA rises from the ashes, but questions remain

PHILIPSBURG — The rescue plan for embattled insurance company ENNIA is underway. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS)..

ENNIA rises from the ashes, but questions remain

PHILIPSBURG — The rescue plan for embattled insurance company ENNIA is underway. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS)..

St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal

St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The island’s strategic investments and unique..
 

The future of Mullet Bay

By Hilbert Haar Once upon a time, former parliamentarian Rolando Brison wanted to “give Mullet Bay back to the people.” Nothing..

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..