PHILIPSBURG – The Court in First Instance will take a decision on Friday about a request by the public prosecutor to put brothel owner Etienne ‘Toochi’ Meyers and his co-defendant Louella Marianella R. (50) behind bars again. The prosecutor made the request on Wednesday during a pro forma hearing against the 66-year old Meyers and his co-defendants in the so-called Pompeii-investigation, but the court took not an immediate decision because lead-defense attorney Eldon Sulvaran could not be present in court. On his behalf, attorney Shaira Bommel objected to a decision to terminate the suspension of her clients’ pretrial detention. The…
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PHILIPSBURG – DP-MP Perry Geerlings took some heat from NA-parliamentarians yesterday morning with a remark about the absence of ministers in a public meeting. Geerlings made the remark after Prime Minister Boasman had excused Minister of Finance Richard Gibson and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher because of health reasons. “The ministers that show up this morning show their respect for Parliament.” Geerlings said to the two Council of Ministers members that were present – Prime Minister Rafael Boasman and Public Health Minister Emil Lee. “That respect has been lacking for the past couple of weeks.…
Cay Hill — Recently, the St. Maarten Medical Center hosted a donation drive for parents and guardians with small children. The event was a great success where over 300 persons received various items which included formula, diapers, clothing and shoes. Dr. P. Mercelina-Roumans and management of the SMMC would like to express their gratitude to all persons involved in drive. Special thanks go to Nancy Normans for collecting children’s clothing from throughout the Netherlands. We would also like to thank the nurses of the Ob/Gyn department of the Zuyderland Medisch Center in the Netherlands for the donation of diapers and…
~ A decision to dissolve parliament does not absolve any MP of his/her duties; a caretaker government Parliament does not exist ~ A meeting that could have brought some answers to many lingering questions, was obstructed again by NA members of Parliament. I dutifully followed the rules and vacated the chair’s seat to speak on the topic, only to see the same old games being played. This would have been the right place for ministers to clarify and respond to concerns that exist in the community. I expected the Minister of VROMI, who continues to rant on radio programs about…
By Hilbert Haar For those who have no clue why the Caravanserai Beach Resort was rechristened as the Alegría resort – and what the hell that name means, here is a pointer. The resort’s name is displayed above the entrance and underneath, in smaller letters it says: A world of happiness. And that’s exactly what the Spanish word alegría means: happiness. To all those who have squared off with the resort in a courtroom in Philipsburg ever since the take over in 2014 that must come across as some sort of sick joke – and we get that. To those…
PHILIPSBURG – Leader of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), Gracita Arrindell, states: “The holiday season has arrived quietly. For thousands of local households this means little or no season at all. For the first time in a very long time in our social-economic history, to experience that sadly many of our citizens will not be able to sit around their kitchen table to enjoy quality time with their families, close friends and neighbors. Mind you, many are in this situation through no fault of their own. With the closure of so many business that cater to our main pillar of…
Philipsburg — In the case filed by a group of thirty marketplace vendors, the Ombudsman considered the complaint founded, and ruled that the standards of Reason, Active and Adequate Information Provision, and Reasonableness and Proportionality have been violated. On 12 October 2017 thirty (30) marketplace vendors, represented by Mrs. Ingrid Grell-Davis (Complainants), informed the Ombudsman that they were negatively affected by the decision of the Minister of Tourism Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (Minister TEATT) to breakdown and remove all kiosks in Philipsburg. Complainants alleged that they were not consulted, nor informed on the matter, nor could their concerns be…
PHILIPSBURG – The Public Prosecutor demanded 30 months of imprisonment against Karim L. on Wednesday. The 34-year old suspect was involved in a shooting in the parking garage of the Westin Resort in Dawn Beach on May 29, 2016. Investigators found $48,700 in counterfeit American dollars in the suspect’s car. L. is also charged with firearm possession. A second suspect in this case, Levy W. (39) did not appear in court. His attorney Brenda Brooks could not get a hold of him and told the court that he is probably in the Dominican Republic for medical treatment. After the shooting…
PHILIPSBURG – Darius Edvar Ricardo A. is looking at a possible 4-year stay at the Pointe Blanche prison for his role in an armed robbery at the Gold Star jewelers on August 17 of this year. the court will pronounce its ruling on December 27. The jeweler spotted the suspect on Front Street, walking around suspiciously wearing a hoodie in spite of the hot weather. When he finally entered the store, he showed a gun and demanded money. He allegedly took off with $2,500 worth of golden earrings and almost $700 in cash. Police officers who happened to be on…
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Christmas is coming to Walter Plantz Square (WPS) at Down Street on Friday afternoon, December 8 at Happy Hour. Come out and join the Lighting of the Annual Christmas tree at WPS at 7.00pm. End your week by kicking-off the holiday season celebration at WPS. This is the third year that WPS will be lighting the Christmas tree as well as the square with festive holiday lights for the season. It’s a time to reflect and give gratitude in the post-Irma era. While visiting WPS, don’t forget to patronize one of several restaurants at the square: Irie…
