SCHIPHOL – New video footage has surfaced of the fatal arrest of Aruban Mitch Henriquez; the Public Prosecutor said on Monday that he was unaware of this material, Natasja Gibbs reports on Caribisch Netwerk. On Monday the trial against two police officers who were involved in the death of Henriquez began. The trial took place in a heavily secured courtroom at Schiphol airport. The names of the police officers remain confidential, in spite of many attempts by the family to obtain them. The court ruled that the measure has been put in place because the safety of the officers is…
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By Hilbert Haar The independent judge is a precious and essential part of our judicial system. This means that, in general, court rulings simply have to be respected. If you don’t agree, the system offers appeal options. While the system seems to be fair and balanced, not all court rulings are properly understood and at times it is hard to explain why a ruling went a certain way. This is for instance the case with the decision by Dutch courts to shield the names of two police officers who are on trial for the death of Aruban Mitch Henriquez. The…
Philipsburg — In view of recent political developments and the parliamentary elections on February 26, 2018, the Electoral Council hereby informs all existing and prospective political parties desirous of participating in the upcoming elections that: According to article 16 of the National Ordinance on registration and finances of political parties: new parties need to submit a written application to register the party with the Electoral Council. Together with the application for registration of the political party, the following documents should be submitted: Notarial deed containing the Articles of Association of the party; Excerpt from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry;…
Philipsburg — We bring you the complete St. Martin Day Message 2017 of the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs & Sports Silveria Jacobs. Her speech was as follows: St. Martin is my home and I’ll do just about anything to make it grow. St. Martin is sweet home and to her I’ll give my life to keep her shinning. Oohhh sweet St. Martin Land. Where over the world say where, can you find an island there, so lovely small, with nations free. Oh I love my paradise, nature’s beauty, fairly nice. We want to talk about Unity, and I…
Philipsburg — The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) has commissioned two local clean-up crews to tackle certain cleanup issues in the general Philipsburg area. The initiative is in cooperation with the Ministry of VROMI. Minister of TEATT Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher explained that several areas around the Philipsburg area is being addressed in preparation for the first cruise vessel arrival in December. She said the crew have been busy for some time already and will continue their work until the end of December. They have already pruned many of the palm trees and other trees in Philipsburg, cleaned-up…
Pond Island – Clever mon, Dalidia Williams is about to treat her family to an unforgettable Rainforest adventure, complete with Zip-line and grand tours, as the lucky winner of TelEm Group and TelCell’s St. Maarten Day SMS Campaign this year. Dalidia joined thousands of contestants who correctly answered the four SMS questions that were texted to them between November 1 and 10, but it was her lucky mobile number that was chosen as the winning entrant on St. Maarten Day itself. “A very big congratulations to the latest TelEm Group/ TelCell SMS Campaign winner,” said Manager Marketing & Sales Grisha…
CAY HILL — Students and faculty of the Learning Unlimited (LU) Preparatory School paid tribute to the late Neville York on Friday, November 10th with a St. Maarten’s day celebration in his honor and by unveiling his memorial portrait in the school’s performance arts room. The program was held as part of a special assembly entitled “LU Strong, SXM Strong” and featured several musical and dance performances by the students and teachers. The students used every opportunity to express how much York meant to them and the school, wishing “the man, with the pan, in his hand” was still with…
PHILIPSBURG – The Council of Ministers has decided that due to practical considerations the date to dissolve Parliament will be adjusted. The dissolution of Parliament will now take place on April 2nd 2018. The new date of postulation has been adjusted to January 5th 2018 and elections will now take place on February 26th 2018. Following the elections the newly elected Parliament will be sworn in on April 2nd 2018. The Landsbesluit no. LB 17/0619 dated November 12th 2017 confirming this decision is available in the National Gazette.
SIMPSON BAY – Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher did the honors on Friday with regards to the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new Fixed Based Operator (FBO) facility at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). Congratulating the management and board of the airport both past and present for all their effort to get this very important project off the ground, the minister said, although the island is not at the moment “under the ideal circumstances and our beautiful airport still has some ways to go to regain its splendor, the ground-breaking of…
GREAT BAY – The Inspectorate of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (TEATT) would like to remind all license holders/permit holders that according to art. 52 of the Vergunningslandsverordening; it is forbidden for the license holder/permit holder to either facilitate or to allow for music to be made, shows/performances or other such activities to be held or to be organized or to allow dancing for the amusement of the public in a locality accessible to the public, without the written permission of the Minister or without having heard the Minister of Justice. Therefore, written permission from the Minister of TEATT…
