As part of the continuing efforts to provide a safe environment for holiday shoppers the Police Force of Sint Maarten has commenced their annual Holiday Task Force initiative and is without any doubt doing its utmost, to protect you, your family and your property, in combating crime. The Public Relation Office of the Sint Maarten Police Force is therefore offering the entire community, the following safety tips, to help them prepare against crime. Remember the 3 A’s of Crime Prevention Be Aware of your surroundings at all times. Be Alert to suspicious people and vehicles. Avoid dangerous situations. If you…
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Philipsburg — Detectives are presently investigating a shooting which took place on Guadeloupe road in Madame Estate on Thursday December 21st at approximately 01.45 a.m. One male victim identified with initials E.L. was shot by an unknown person (s). He was transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for medical treatment and remains admitted for observation in stable condition. No other details regarding this investigation will be released at this time due to the sensitivity of the case.
KRALENDIJK – Politicians and entrepreneurs in Bonaire have to be alert on investors that come with beautiful plans, Gijs van den Heuvel writes on Caribisch Netwerk. The island is attractive for people who want to launder money they made with criminal activities. This appeared this week during an conference about the risks of money laundering via the real estate sector on the island. The Financial Intelligence Unit and the Public Prosecutor’s office organized the conference. They estimate that millions of dollars are laundered through Bonaire. Chief Prosecutor Henry Hambeukers explained why Bonaire runs such big risks. “Apart from the general…
Cayhill – The Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) would like to inform the public of its price increase for hospital services per January 1, 2018. The last price increase was applied in 2004. A general price increase is now necessary to safeguard the sustainability of hospital care for the country Sint Maarten. This price increase was established in consultation with the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor and with the Social Health Insurances (SZV). The price increase will be applied to insurance companies, private companies and to self-responsible patients. The new price list has been sent to the…
SCHIPHOL – The court in Schiphol found on Thursday morning two police officers guilty of the ill-treatment of Mitch Henriquez which resulted in the death of the 42-year old Aruban. Both officers get a 6-month suspended prison sentence, the Telegraaf reported. Officer DH01 maintained the chokehold on Henriquez for 72 seconds, while the combination of violence (hitting in the face, using pepper spray) also makes the violence of officer DH02 wrongful. The court ruled that both officers are responsible for the death of Mitch Henriquez, but found no proof for manslaughter. Henriquez died after he had been overpowered by the…
THE HAGUE – The search by the government of Curacao for new investors in the Isla-refinery has so far not been successful, John Samson writes on Caribisch Netwerk. But experts doubt that the population will get cleaner air, even if new investors would be found. “The refinery is so badly maintained that it nears the point of collapse. Why would a company invest in it?” says Sven Rusticus of GreenTown. Human rights have been violated for years through the emission of toxic fumes from the refinery, is the sentiment in the Second Chamber. In the districts where the polluted air…
Betty’ s Estate– The Methodist Aggogic Center experienced some Christmas cheer on Monday 18th December 2017. Dino Arrundell and his wife Brenda Arrundell, of Captain D’s Rib Shack, surprised 94 Cycle 1 Year 2 students of the Rev. John A. Gumbs and Browlia F. Maynard campuses with goodie bags to jumpstart their Christmas celebration. “I am a product of the Methodist Aggogic Center; an institution that taught me the true meaning of Christmas which is giving. My wife and I decided to take it back to where it all started and treat the students with items that will keep their mind…
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, December 20, 2017 – Four local foundations got a much needed financial boost recently. The four foundations – K1 Britannia Foundation, Helping Hands, Engage Foundation and Meals on Wheels – are known for their community endeavors ranging from aiding foster homes and the less fortunate, to senior citizen care and social development. Their efforts have been even more needed in recent months due to the tremendous need in the aftermath of hurricane Irma. They shared a USD $25,000 donation from regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean. The bank continues to stand with St. Maarten and others impacted across the…
Philipsburg — The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation continued its relief efforts to bring aid to residents in need by holding additional “three goods” relief distribution in four districts recently. Relief efforts were done at the Good Samaritan Church in Sandy Ground on December 3, 2017; in Cay Bay on Saturday, December 9, 2017 and in Sucker Garden as well as at the L’ eglise de Dieu de Salvation Church in Cay Hill on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The “three goods” relief effort is significant in that it encourages the public to “think, speak and do good” in all that…
Philipsburg — With a joint effort between the St. Dominic High School Interact Club and The Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle we were able to put together two joint projects. Mid Isle headed the project to donate thirty care packages for the less fortunate people in the community. These packages contained food items, toiletries, handmade iced Christmas cookies along with a candy cane. Ten baskets were donated to the Anglican Church on Back Street, ten baskets went to the Bishop Ellis Foundation and ten baskets went to Social Services for distribution. Items and goods collected by the SDHS Interact…
