Human factor the largest stumbling block for new coalition
PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) does not want to be part of a coalition that includes the United St. Maarten party (USp). This appears from the final report informateurs Dr. Nilda Arduin and Jan Beaujon presented to Governor Drs. Eugène Holiday on Monday. StMaartenNews.com brings you a complete review of this report. Read on More...
Grace period granted for motor vehicle inspection until July 1, 2018
POND ISLAND — The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications, based on art. 13 verordening op de keuring van motorrijtuigen (hereafter “the ordinance”), informs the general More...
Governor Holiday appoints informateurs
Harbour View – On March 1, 2018, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday requested Mrs. Dr. R.J.A. Arduin and Mr. J.J. Beaujon to accept the appointment to take on the role of informateur More...
Governor Holiday holds consultations regarding the election results
Harbour View – On February 27, 2018, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday started consultations regarding the results of the February 26, 2018, elections. The Governor, is meeting with More...
Position Tourist Bureau interim director Brison under fire – again
PHILIPSBURG – The interim director of the Tourist Bureau, Rolando Brison, obtained a declaration of no objection from the police in 2016 when he was a candidate to become the director of the St. Maarten Tourism More...
Payment date for license plates and vehicle inspection to be extended to June 30
POND ISLAND – Due to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the country is still in the recovery phase. Hundreds of vehicles suffered damage. The Government is well aware that many in the community More...
William questions logic of launching registration drive on Election Day
GREAT BAY — Former Prime Minister William Marlin says the move by the government to launch something as important as the National Employment Registration Drive this coming Monday, the day of the snap parliamentary More...
MP Connor counters attacks by former Minister Emmanuel
PHILIPSBURG – “I have no opinion on his decision to give the land because it is his decision,” said former VROMI-Minister MP Claret Connor, currently the number 6 candidate on the list of the United Democrats More...
Departure policy rules could void long lease contracts
By Hilbert Haar PHILIPSBURG –There is a distinct possibility that the land former VROMI-Minister Christophe Emmanuel granted in long lease to some of his close associates will be taken back by the government. More...
William: Europe trip waste of taxpayers monies, 50mil loan brokered by NA-led Govt.
GREAT BAY — Former Prime Minister William Marlin says the recent trip to Europe by Minister of Finance Michael Ferrier and Interim Prime Minister Leona Marlin Romeo was a total waste of tax payers’ monies More...
