The unsure snap election is on. The parties vying for a seat in Parliament will be knocking on your door as of now straight through February 26th. Some of them are already claiming they need more time to make a difference. But I want to warn my people more time is not the issue, more dedication conviction and work might however do the island and its people some good. Entering 10-10-10 we adapted a pay grade we said because Parliament will be a full time (24/7) job. To date it seems that they themselves interpret that to mean when there…
Author: The Publisher
Dear Editor, As the United Democrats made their way through the makeshift tents at the Philipsburg market place on Nomination Day on Friday last, it was a stark reminder of the current Government’s missteps after the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The missteps discovered were outlined in the ruling of the Court of First Instance last week, in which Government is instructed to remove the kiosks that were placed on the beach, and in particular from in the front of the Pasanggrahan Boutique Hotel. This is again a clear indication that hasty decisions and indecision by the current government…
PORT ST. MAARTEN – SeaDream 1 anchored in Great Bay on Monday morning in an unscheduled port call. SeaDream 1 is owned and operated by SeaDream Yacht Club. SeaDream 1 has been named “Best Small Luxury Cruise Ship of 2015” in ForbesLife. SeaDream I is an intimate boutique ship that provides a unique travelling experience unlike any other cruise vacation. Port St. Maarten Management is pleased to welcome SeaDream 1 to the shores of the ‘Friendly Island,’ and that the guests and crew will have a wonderful stay on the island. Port St. Maarten is also looking forward to future…
“142 SIGNATURES NEEDED TO ENSURE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS P.P.A. BEING ELECTED TO SERVE IN PARLIAMENT.” “IT’S A SHAME THAT FOUR MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE IRMA, PEOPLE ARE STILL LEFT IN THE DARK REGARDING FINAL STRATEGIC PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED BY GOVERNMENT IN ORDER FOR SINT MAARTEN TO RECEIVE THE MUCH NEEDED RECOVERY FUNDS” Philipsburg JANUARY 7, 2018 Gracita states: “At the start of this new year, Monday, January 8th will be one of the most important steps taken by the people of Sint Maarten in deciding what direction our beautiful island will head into short-mid and long term. Never in…
Philipsburg — On Nomination Day, Friday, January 5th, the leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP), Wycliffe Smith, during an interview recorded by StMaartenNews.com, called on the people of St. Maarten to come out on Monday, January 8th, to endorse the SMCP. The Christian party needs 142 signatures in order to participate in the February 26 elections.
Philipsburg — StMaartenNews.com launches its own video news service. Below is the recorded interview with the leaders of the Democratic Party (DP) and the United Peoples Party (UPP) about the coming together as the United Democrats on Nomination Day.
PHILIPSBURG –From January 9-11, 2018 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten will be meeting in Aruba for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO). The four parliamentary delegations will be discussing a number of topics that include Small Islands Developing States, consequences of hurricane Irma on Sint Maarten, situation in Venezuela, sustainable penitentiary institutions, Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable energy. The program also includes work visits to the electricity and water company WEB, Aruba Microalgae Pilot Plan and the Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital. The Interparliamentary consultations will conclude on Thursday, January 11, 2018 with a…
PHILIPSBURG – A delegation consisting of the Chairlady of the First Chamber, Mrs. Ankie Broekers-Knol, and the Chairlady of the Second Chamber, Mrs. Khadija Arib, and their support staff were welcomed at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on Saturday, January 6, 2018 by the Chairlady of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, Mrs. Sarah Wescot-Williams and staff members of the secretariat of Parliament. Also present was the Dutch Representative, Mr. Chris Johnson. A brief tour of the terminal building of the airport was given by COO and Acting CEO of PJIA, Mr. Michel Hyman (see photo below), in order for…
Philipsburg — Leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party MP Frans Richardson describes the list of the party as “one in which the people of St. Maarten can see themselves reflected” and one that is ready and capable to govern. Speaking over the weekend, Richardson lauded the fact that once again the USP has given capable young professionals the opportunity to seek higher office to continue serving St. Maarten based on their expertise, education and a forward way of thinking. “When you look at our list we have once again given individuals new to the political scene the opportunity…
Philipsburg — The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) will open its offices today to handle all Carnival business. The SCDF office is located on Illidge Road above the Windward Islands Bank and will be open from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. All Carnival related inquiries can be made at the office by anyone needing information or want to do some kind of business during the Carnival period with the SCDF. All persons who registered for Carnival 2018 season passes can make payment on these passes, and have until March 15…
