MP York Submits Urgent Request for VROMI Committee Meeting in Light of Recent Weather Challenges
PHILIPSBURG — November 19, 2024 — Following severe weather impacts over the past week, Chair of the VROMI Committee, MP York, has formally submitted an urgent request for a committee meeting to address the state of Sint Maarten’s infrastructure. The flooding and widespread damage across the island have raised serious concerns about the More...
A Flood of Consequences
Sunday, St. Maarten found itself drowning—not just in water, but in the stark reality of decades of poor planning, negligence, and outright disregard for sustainable development. Torrential rains have once again More...
Hurricane Milton’s Fury Underscores Importance of Preparedness, Says St. Maarten’s Disaster Management Office
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) in Sint Maarten has issued a renewed call for vigilance and preparedness following the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Clive More...
Letter to the Editor: Sint Maarten Must Act on Climate Change—Now
Dear Editor, As the world watches Hurricane Milton churn toward the Gulf of Mexico, declared by the National Hurricane Center as potentially “one of the most destructive hurricanes on record,” we are reminded More...
Protecting the Environment is Critical to Reigniting Agriculture on St. Maarten
Dear Editor, In light of the renewed emphasis on reigniting agriculture on the island, it is important to also realize that without conservation measures to protect our natural resources this ambition may be but More...
Bank says farewell with USD$25000 gift to marine project
Willemstad, Curaçao, July 15, 2024 – As CIBC Caribbean, trading as FirstCaribbean in the Dutch Caribbean, completed the transfer of its assets to Orco Bank N.V last month, the bank made a parting gift of USD$25000 More...
Letter to the Editor: Urgent Call for Environmental Leadership in Sint Maarten’s Upcoming Snap Elections
Dear Editor, With the snap elections set for August 19th, 2024, it is crucial for the residents of Sint Maarten to thoroughly evaluate the candidates and political parties vying for our votes. Our island’s More...
Court rules against developer in land swap dispute
PHILIPSBURG -- Tesi NV is a project developer and a part of the Port de Plaisance Group. In a notarial deed dated June 8, 1998, it obtained the right of long lease to several parcels of land located in Simpson More...
European millions available for energy transition
PHILIPSBURG — “It is imperative for St. Maarten to look into renewable energy sources and alternative energy sources. The COVID-19 crisis has shown St. Maarten that making deep structural changes and reforms More...
Seizing the Green Energy Opportunity for St. Maarten
Letter to the Editor by Tadzio Bervoets As St. Maarten grapples with an ongoing power crisis, the call for robust solutions has never been more urgent. Recent discussions by our Prime Minister about reaching out More...
