Pond Island – A blazing fire of an unknown origin broke out in the site where vehicles and other forms of metal are stockpiled on Pond Island. Currently firefighters are working to contain the blaze which appears to be intensifying by the minute. From all appearances, the fire seems to be fueled by the variety of combustible materials in the proximity of the inferno. Due to landfill fire persons with respiratory challenges advised to close windows and doors GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Part of the landfill on Pond Island is on fire. The Fire Department is advising persons…
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by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert How about Fly-In Banking; like a drive-in fast food operation? No, it’s no joke. In the Caribbean? Probably not, but that is not the point. One has to look at the principles of the concept and explore if one could do a ‘fly-in’ something that might fit a particular destination in a region. Bottom line, it’s all about economic development of a region. Follow-me! Developing airport business requires some creative thinking especially when it comes to private and business aviation. No one is flying to an airport because of the airport. Passengers are coming for the…
Philipsburg — The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) and CC1 St. Maarten has renewed their partnership for Carnival 2018. With CC1 on board as a major corporate sponsor of Carnival, the general public can expect several promotional activities, raffles and giveaways from CC1 as well collaboration on two of Carnival’s largest concerts. The SCDF and CC1 will collaborate to present the One Love Reggae Concert as well as Noche Latina. “The support of CC1 not only makes the presentation of the shows possible, but also makes several operational aspects of Carnival possible. This is not an easy year financially…
Philipsburg — Seven owners of one-man businesses (sole proprietorships) on Sint Maarten will appear in the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten on 6 and 7 February 2018. It is the “Emerald-case” regarding evading income and turnover tax. These suspicions are the result of the “Emerald-investigation”, an investigation by the anti-corruption unit (TBO, Team Bestrijding Ondermijning) into fraud and corruption in the port of Sint Maarten. It has been found that the companies that are on trial in (in particular) the years 2012-2016 have been paid for approximately 8 million dollars for activities that would have been carried out…
MIDDLE REGION – Xtratight Entertainment is bringing a touch of class to the party life of the island with its newest event, El Légance. This is the event where the grown folks can dance the night away while decked out in their exquisite gowns and smart suits. El Légance, is a spinoff from ‘Fyah Under Yuh Foot, and will be hosted by music producer, Bertaux ‘Mr. Rude’ Fleming. It is in line with a series of events planned this year by Fleming’s Xtratight Entertainment. “El Légance is a new concept from Xtratight and it stemmed from the concept of our…
Philipsburg — As promised, we bring you a full report on Real Auto’s Night with the Stars event held on Friday night at Porto Cupecoy where visitors enjoyed drinks and snacks and the chance to win several raffled prizes while checking out the newest auto models on display. Real Auto presented their newest Toyota, Suzuki and Chevy models at a well attended “Night with the Stars” event held at Porto Cupecoy under the bright shine of a rising moon. Fourteen of Real Auto’s latest models were displayed at the premier venue and invited guests were given an overview of the…
PHILIPSBURG — It is a known issue that the discharged Medical Referral patients of SZV, currently in the Dominican Republic are now faced with prolonged stays in the country due to the cancellations of PAWA airline flights. SZV recognizes the impact of this and our team has since been working actively towards alternatives for its patients currently affected. At the moment a total of 15 persons (patients and companions combined) are pending travel arrangements to return to St. Maarten. It is a very undesirable situation for all. Together with various parties and stakeholders we are seeking the best and safest…
Philipsburg — With eyes on the effects, recovery and rebuilding in the wake of the hurricanes of September 2017, and considering that in a short four (4) months’ time the next hurricane season will be upon us, the Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin (see photo) now gears attention to the preparedness of the country for the 2018 hurricane season. Considering the aforementioned, the Ombudsman has resolved to conduct a systemic investigation regarding: The state of preparedness of the government of Sint Maarten pursuant to the National Ordinance Disaster Risk Reduction and the Disaster Management Plan. Based on the National Ordinance Disaster…
By Hilbert Haar The Rotary Club Mid-Isle invited me to join in for a club meeting last Tuesday at Wasabi Charley in Simpson Bay. After having turned down quite some previous invitations due to conflicting work schedules, this time I managed to honor the invitation. After all the Rotary rituals and a nice dinner, my name was called. The club offered me a token of appreciation, which I gladly accepted from the club’s President Anjali Manek and President-elect Denise Antrobus. I haven’t done anything special to qualify for such a honor; it was just, I think, an expression of gratitude…
SIMPSON BAY — As the deadline of the court-ordered eviction for Lee’s Roadside Grill & Deep Sea Fishing was yesterday, Thursday, February 1st, StMaartenNews.com visited the establishment and interviewed an embattled Lee Halley who adamantly stated on camera that he would not leave the property until a viable solution was found. “I will not leave. I will not leave 30 people out on the street. I say no and I will continue to say no to eviction.” Lee emphatically stated. Watch the StMaartenNews.com video interview below… Photo caption: Lee’s Roadside Grill and Deep See Fishing on the land where it…
