Mingo says restriction on 737 aircraft to St. Maarten has little impact
AIRPORT — “The restriction of the Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 to St. Maarten has little or no immediate effect to the airlift to the island,” said Chief Executive officer of the Princess Juliana International Airport Brian Mingo. The restriction came after an Ethiopian airline crashed shortly after takeoff in Addis Ababa killing all 157 persons More...
Heyliger’s detention extended by 60 days
PHILIPSBURG -- The judge of instruction ruled on Friday that United Democrats leader MP Theo Heyliger will remain incarcerated for another 60 days. This term ends on May 14. LOGIN TO READ MORE... THERE IS MORE More...
National Recovery Program Bureau opens
PHILIPSBURG — The National Recovery Program Bureau headed by former parliamentarian Claret Connor has finally opened its doors to the general public. Connor in his new function held a press conference to More...
NAGICO Group Launches LIVE FIT Plan to Promote Physical and Financial Wellness
GREAT BAY — NAGICO Group, a diversified insurance company serving 21 territories in the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the launch of its LIVE FIT health program in St. Maarten. The health plan will provide More...
Government wants to establish a bodyguard unit – UPDATED
PHILIPSBURG — The government wants to renovate and equip the waiting room and the conference room of the Council of Ministers on the fourth floor of the government building for 800,000 guilders (close to More...
Civil service operates at 70 percent
PHILIPSBURG — The civil service currently employs 1,685 people divided over seven ministries and there are 710 vacancies. If all vacancies were filled, the civil service would be 2,395 strong. This appears More...
There is a hole in the budget
POND ISLAND — The draft 2019 budget closes with a deficit of 67.2 million guilders. The government projects 478.8 million in expenditures this year and 411.6 million guilders in revenue. The tax office project More...
Draft 2019 budget closes with 67.2 million deficit
PHILIPSBURG — The draft 2019 budget closes with a deficit of 67.2 million guilders. The government projects 478.8 million in expenditures this year and 411.6 million guilders in revenue. According to the More...
SZV victim of sophisticated phishing scam
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (Tuesday March 12th, 2019) — Social & Health Insurances SZV has recently been targeted by a seemingly international phishing scam. As a good corporate citizen, SZV takes this opportunity More...
Geerlings offers payment plan on unpaid taxes to ease the pressure on businesses
PHILIPSBURG — Times are still “tough for everyone” and in recognition of this reality, Finance Minister, the Honourable Perry Geerlings, has decided to offer an extension of the deadline for payment of More...
