Sales of Winair’s shares is not a “missed opportunity”
PHILIPSBURG — Recent false statements by the current Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, asserting that no discussions regarding the sale of WINAIR shares took place prior to their public announcement by former Finance Minister Ardwell Irion, have sparked significant controversy. This revelation has stirred debate about the transparency and strategic More...
MP Ottley Agrees with Roseburg’s Request to Use the Crime Fund for Project Initiatives
PHILIPSBURG–In response to MP Roseburg’s call for more transparency and accountability regarding the management of St. Maarten’s Crime Fund, MP Omar E.C. Ottley has expressed his strong support 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...
Finance Minister Sees Irony in Curacao Parliament’s Unanimous Approval of ENNIA Outline Agreement with Addendum, while 5 MPs in St. Maarten voted against it
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (October 9, 2024)—Former Minister of Finance and current MP Ardwell Irion (NA) voted against the ENNIA Outline Agreement on October 8, 2024, alleging that he was “uncertain” over whether More...
COM Approves Amendment to 2024 Budget Finance Minister Gumbs Submits it to Parliament
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (October 3, 2024)—The Council of Ministers has approved the amendment to the 2024 budget, and it has already been sent to Parliament, said Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs. Although the amended More...
MP Lacroes Calls for Urgent Action on LNG to Secure St. Maarten’s Economic Future
PHILIPSBURG–The recent decision by CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading ocean freight companies, to re-route its transhipment operations from Pointe Blanche to Guadeloupe due to Port SXM’s inability More...
Steady progress on Caribbean guilder project – First Strike of Cg1 and Cg5 Coins
WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – For the past week, the flags of Curaçao and Sint Maarten have flown on the property of the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) in Winnipeg, Canada. The raising of the flags symbolically More...
Minister Heyliger-Marten unannounced visit to small businesswomen pavillion
GREAT BAY — Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten (3rd R), last week paid an unannounced visit to the small businesswomen housed temporarily at the Pavillion 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...
Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise Empowers Local Youth with Annual Back to School “School Bag Project”
PHILIPSBURG – The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise continues its annual “Back to School Program,” a long-standing initiative designed to equip students with the essential tools for academic success. This More...
