MP Brison turns to the “low-hanging fruit” of stray animals
PHILIPSBURG — Dr. Edward Joonho Lee, a board certified anesthesiologist base in Sarasota, Florida, intends to set up a “pop-up vet clinic” in St. Maarten for the treatment of stray animals, dogs and cats in particular, it appears from a press release (see below) issued by Member of Parliament Rolando Brison. According to the press release, More...
Dance Theater of Harlem compliments dancer Eliane Berwers
PHILIPSBURG / NEW YORK — It’s over. Eliane Berwers has completed her three-week summer intensive program at the Dance Theater of Harlem. And what a three weeks it has been. Eliane proved herself as a committed More...
St. Maarten’s hurricane resiliency to improve with upcoming GEBE underground cabling works
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – In collaboration with N.V. GEBE and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), more than nine (9) kilometers of overhead low-voltage electricity lines will be placed underground More...
Local dancing queen Eliane Berwers off to Dance Theater of Harlem
PHILIPSBURG — Eliane Berwers has left the island of St. Maarten for a three-week summer intensive program of the Dance Theater of Harlem in New York this month. Not only due to the 15-year old’s determination More...
Concerned St. Peters residents discuss forming Community Council
St. Peters – A group of concerned residents in the St. Peters community met on Thursday evening June 9th, with residents of the community, to discuss establishing a Community Council. The district has been missing More...
Hyacinth Richardson Foundation and SPF brought Christmas cheer to St. Peters in December
ST. PETERS — Santa Claus brought Christmas cheer and goodies to a number of residents in St. Peters and the surrounding areas on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Hundreds of children were also fortunate to receive More...
They come visiting us carrying a hidden treasure
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert For fifteen years now, he and his wife are coming to St Maarten; and that twice a year. Why didn’t we meet them before? I found out that they have so much give: Wilmer Woodland and his wife More...
SOL Antilles donates to Peridot Foundation for roundabout lights
PERIDOT FOUNDATION STATES: “GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, ENSURES LIGHTS AT THE CHURCHILL-ROUNDABIUT ARE ON FOR THE HOLIDAYS” Philipsburg — Peridot Foundation expresses immense gratitude towards Sol Antilles More...
Responsible gambling is of no concern to the government
PHILIPSBURG — Gambling became an issue after StMaartenNews.com revealed how old slot machines have surfaced at several locations around the island. Just last month, the General Audit Chamber published its More...
Funmiles launches WordFun end-of-year prize fest with partners
~ WordFun: collect letters to win amazing prizes – The end-of-year prize-fest from Fun Miles & partners ~PHILIPSBURG – The word is out: Fun Miles cardholders should brace themselves for a stunning amount More...
