The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten?
The European Right to Repair: What Does This Mean for Consumers in Sint Maarten? Introduction Dear consumers of Sint Maarten, there is an important development in European consumer law that may also have consequences for you: the “right to repair.” This new regulation could be relevant for Sint Maarten through the concordance principle. What More...
ENNIA rises from the ashes, but questions remain
PHILIPSBURG — The rescue plan for embattled insurance company ENNIA is underway. The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS) announced the launch of a new entity per January 1, 2025. The Central Bank More...
St. Maarten’s yachting sector: A key driver of economic growth and global appeal
St. Maarten’s yachting industry is evolving rapidly, driving economic benefits that extend across multiple sectors. The island’s strategic investments and unique appeal have positioned it as a premier destination More...
Port de Gustavia reaches full capacity, Port Director Brin praises regional cooperation
ST. BARTHS — Port de Gustavia in St. Barthélemy reached full capacity ahead of Christmas, forcing six of the largest mega yachts to anchor outside the harbor. Port Director Ernest Brin noted a sharp increase More...
SXM Airport named StMaartenNews.com’s Entity of the Year 2024
PHILIPSBURG — StMaartenNews.com is proud to announce Princess Juliana International Airport – SXM Airport – as the recipient of our Entity of the Year 2024 award in the positive. This recognition More...
Landmark Ruling in St. Vincent Sparks Call for Urgent Cybercrime Legislation in St. Maarten from Richardson
PHILIPSBURG — The recent sentencing of two individuals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for defamation and the distribution of explicit images has reverberated throughout the Caribbean. A senior magistrate More...
Court rules against Maho’s request for tax-exemption
PHILIPSBURG — Sonesta Maho Beach Resort can forget about tax exemption for its investment of 59,148,000 guilders (a bit over $31.3 million) in the renovation of its resort after it was severely damaged bij More...
Ghost employee Derby has to pay millions to Ennia
PHILIPSBURG — The Court in First Instance sentenced Clarence Derby, the former manager of The Towers at Mullet Bay to pay insurance company Ennia more than $2.1 million for payments he received without a More...
Richardson Shines Despite Team Netherlands’ Early Exit at the 2024 WBSC Premier12
The 2024 WBSC Premier12, the third installment of the prestigious baseball championship, brought together the world’s top 12 national teams under the banner of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). More...
MP Ardwell Irion Supports PJIA Employees’ Concerns Over Hiring Process Consistency
PHILIPSBURG — As a Member of Parliament of St. Maarten, I acknowledge and validate the concerns raised by the employees of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) regarding the recruitment process More...
