Ombudsman monitors rebuilding efforts
GREAT BAY – Transparency, fairness and accountability should be the guiding elements of the relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts,” Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin says. She is asking the public to file substantial complaints about relief, recovery and rebuilding promptly to her office. The Ombudsman will apply a fast track investigation to these complaints. “It More...
Marketplace vendors file complaint against the removal of kiosks with Ombudsman
Philipsburg — On Friday afternoon, October 13, 2017 the Ombudsman, Dr. Nilda Arduin, met with approximately 40 vendors, many of whom filed a complaint against the decision of the Minister of Tourism, Economic More...
Final Emergency Operations Meeting held at Fire & Ambulance Building
CAY HILL – On Friday October 6th the final Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting was held at the Fire & Ambulance Building, marking the end of the emergency response to Hurricane Irma. The next phase More...
Arrindell-Doncher heads delegation attending FCCA Cruise Conference
POND ISLAND – Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell Doncher will lead a delegation from St. Maarten to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show. More...
Prime Minister William Marlin Constitution Day 2017 Address
PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin on Sunday released his Constitution Day 2017 address. People of St. Maarten, a little over a month ago, we were struck by the most powerful hurricane ever recorded. More...
VROMI: Markings on the structures are solely for assessment
Philipsburg – The Inspectors of the Inspection/Permits Department from the Ministry of VROMI are currently assessing all structures post hurricane Irma and Maria. Homes that are deemed unlivable will be marked More...
Labor Office on Responsibilities of the Employers, Rights of the Employees
PRESS RELEASE Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Department of Labor Affairs and Social Services Topic: Responsibilities of the Employers, Rights of the Employees On Wednesday 6 September, More...
French Officials visit the Zr.Ms. Karel Doorman Navy Ship
PHILIPSBURG – His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3. Representatives of French Saint More...
Existing buildings with a permit can rebuild based on the issued building permit
POND ISLAND — The Ministry of VROMI has issued a correction that existing buildings with a permit can rebuild based on the issued building permit. Based on a previous press release, there was considerable More...
Building permit needed for reconstruction, repairs or rebuilding
Philipsburg – The general public is reminded that building or making changes to a building without an approved building permit, is in violation of article 7 of the Building Ordinance. A building stop is in effect More...
