CCSU and Minister of Justice reach consensus on way forward for the Sint Maarten Police Force
Philipsburg — On Friday, September 13th a consultation meeting was held between the members of the Committee of Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and the Minister of Justice the honorable Cornelius de Weever. More...
MHF presents Happiness Event on October 10th
The Mental Health Foundation is proud to present the first edition of the Happiness Event! On Thursday, October 10th from 4.30 PM to 8 PM you’re welcome at the Cultural Center in town to join us for an evening More...
AUC Hosts Free Breast and Health Screenings for Women with Support from the Ministry of Health and Positive Foundation
PHILIPSBURG — Women ages 18+ across the country are being reminded to register by September 18th for the free breast and health screening taking place on Saturday, September 21st. The screenings will be hosted More...
MP Claude ‘Chacho’ Peterson requests meeting to be convened with State Secretary Knops
PHILIPSBURG — On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, SMCP Member of Parliament Claude ‘Chacho’ Peterson submitted a letter to Parliament requesting, through the Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin, that More...
MP Irion: Enforce existing laws while working to enforce plastic ban
Philipsburg – Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion questioned the tackling of the new legislation regarding a ban on single-use plastics after last Thursday’s Parliament meeting on the issue. He stated that More...
Frans: Govt. infighting, contradictions blocking any development of airport
~ Says CEO reportedly making unilateral decisions ~ PHILIPSBURG — Leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Monday said that the current UD/SMCP government and its indecisiveness on Princess Juliana More...
Wever foils creative attempt to light dump with flare gun
PHILIPSBURG — According to press release issued the night of Sunday, September 15, hours after giving a presentation on the Philipsburg Dumpsite, Minister of VROMI Christopher Wever foiled what appears to be More...
Sarah: “US Preclearance More Than Just a Presence at PJIA”
Philipsburg – Now the issue that is polarizing the community of St. Maarten is the planned US preclearance presence at the PJIA. Not the Dutch aid, or the pace of the Trust Fund Program, not the reconstruction More...
Why St. Maarten has an Integrity Chamber
By Hilbert Haar Part 1 of the history leading up to the establishment of the Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten. Log in here on StMaartenNews.com to read this full review or become a patreon on https://www.patreon.com/posts/29984975 More...
Ancient history
By Hilbert Haar Remember September 11, 2015? It was not only the fourteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in the United States. It was also the day Attorney-General Guus Schram addressed More...
