Notaries accept short term solution for Kadaster
PHILIPSBURG — On Sunday, July 15th, 2018, in an invited comment regarding the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the notaris, minister of Finance, Perry Geerlings, stated that the notaries have accepted a short-term solution in regards to the functioning of the Kadaster and that the notaries have also offered their assistance if needed. However, More...
Notaries issue ultimatum about non-functioning Kadaster
PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, July 11th, 2018, the notaries on St. Maarten issued an ultimatum regarding the lack of a functioning Mortgage Conservator at the Kadaster. If by Sunday, July 15th, no action is taken More...
Theo Heyliger on rumors of impending prosecution: “Part of my life”
GREAT BAY — Once again, Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger is at the center of rumors of impending prosecution. Tuesday, July 3rd, members of the media, in particularly those of the online news sites, were More...
Protection of journalists’ sources now legally regulated in The Netherlands
THE NETHERLANDS/PHILIPSBURG — The legislative proposal of Minister Grapperhaus (Justice and Security), which provides legal protection for journalists who choose not to reveal their sources, was More...
Dutch and local Ombudsman join forces to help vulnerable citizens
PHILIPSBURG – National Ombudsman in the Netherlands Reinier van Zutphen and St. Maarten’s Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin have joined forces to come to the rescue of citizens who need post-hurricane help and do More...
Port St. Maarten Management pleased with Court Ruling
PORT ST. MAARTEN — June 14, 2018, the Joint Court of Justice rendered a provisional judgment with regard to the Public Prosecutor’s request for a civil inquiry and several injunctive measures. The Court More...
University starts law-program in September
PHILIPSBURG – Starting in September, eligible students will be able to begin with their law studies at the University of St. Martin, Minister Jorien Wuite (Education) announced at Wednesday’s council of Ministers More...
Minister promotes small claims procedure
PHILIPSBURG – With the assistance of Judge Peter Lemaire, the Justice department is developing a standard form for the small claims court procedure. The form will be available on the website of the court starting More...
Mexican standoff with pro bono lawyers
PHILIPSBURG – The strike of the pro bono lawyers enters its fourth week on Saturday and there is still no solution in sight. Geert Hatzmann, the Dean of the Bar Association, does not exclusively rely on handling More...
Court gets around absence of pro bono laywers
PHILIPSBURG – In the absence of the pro bono lawyers who went on strike over a payment conflict with the government three weeks ago, the Court in First Instance blustered through a handful of criminal cases on More...
