“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”
HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with the political leaders of all seven political parties that have succeeded in gaining at least one seat, and in taking due account of the four parties that signed the declaration of intent to form a coalition on Thursday August 22, 2024, namely More...
MP Silveria Jacobs wants answers from Prime Minister about GEBE
PHILIPSBURG — Member of Parliament and leader of the National Alliance Silveria Jacobs wants answers from Prime Minister Luc Mercelina about the situation at utilities company GEBE and about the energy crisis More...
Taxi drivers express concerns about additional licenses
PHILIPSBURG -- Taxi permit holders are up in arms about the 120 licenses the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication issued at the end of last year. The permit holders published a More...
Container generators to arrive this month
PHILIPSBURG — Utilities Company GEBE has made a down payment for renting container generators with an output of 10 MegaWatt. Prime Minister Luc Mercelina stated in a press release that these containers are More...
Minister Heyliger-Marten opposes new contract for airport director Brian Mingo
PHILIPSBURG — Outgoing Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten opposes the renewal of the contract of airport director Brian Mingo, it appears More...
Finance Minister Gumbs criticizes Ennia-solution
PHILIPSBURG — Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs is highly critical of the proposed solution to keep insurance company Ennia out of bankruptcy. The Netherlands has made the interest rate St. Maarten has to pay More...
Elections postponed until August 19
PHILIPSBURG — In consultation with Acting Governor Emily Bird-Lake, the government has postponed the elections for a new parliament from July 19 until August 19. Postulation Day is now set for July 2 and More...
National Alliance Stands Firm in Support of Its Ministers
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The Board of the National Alliance (NA) is deeply concerned about the false narratives being spread by the outgoing 2×4 coalition. These misleading claims undermine public trust More...
New elections will be held on July 18
PHILIPSBURG — It is a done deal: Governor Baly has signed the national decree to dissolve the Parliament based on Article 59 of the Constitution. New elections will be held on July 18. When former Prime Minister More...
Governor on “current political developments”
HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — On May 20th, 2024, Member of Parliament Mr. Kevin Maingrette (NOW) withdrew his support from the URSM/PFP/DP/NOW-coalition government and subsequently declared himself an independent More...