Barbados Launches First Bio-CNG Vehicle Powered by Sargassum
Rum and Sargassum Inc., a local deep-tech start-up, and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus have launched the first vehicle powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG). The bio-CNG uses rum distillery wastewater and a sargassum-based biomethane, an innovative fuel source derived from the invasive seaweed which is plaguing the region’s More...
“Acting Governor Bird-Lake swears-in new MP’s”
HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — On Friday September 20, 2024, Her Excellency Acting Governor Emiko Bird-Lake, in accordance with article 56 of the Sint Maarten constitution, administered the oath to the Members More...
Abuse of power and unnecessary maritime delays
Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to express my concerns regarding the unfortunate incidents that occurred on August 22, 2024, involving the St. Kitts & Nevis registered motor vessels ‘Blue Wave’ More...
The Hidden Costs of Recurrent Power Outages for Small Hoteliers: A National Crisis
GREAT BAY — The persistent power outages plaguing St. Maarten have become a national crisis, severely impacting small hoteliers and their guests. The St. Maarten Small Properties Association (SMSPA), led by President More...
Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles
~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In a bold and revealing address, Member of Parliament (MP) Ludmila De Weever expressed her frustrations More...
“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”
HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with the political leaders of all seven political parties that have succeeded in gaining at least one More...
Who will be minister of what?
Speculation is rampant about who will be ministers of which ministries. Initially it was expected that an information and a formation process with respectively an informateur and a formateur would be followed. Somehow More...
DSTA President calls for urgent reforms following taxi driver incident
PHILIPSBURG — In the wake of a troubling incident that has gone viral on social media, the President of the Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association (DSTA), Maya Friday, has issued a public statement highlighting More...
Political Scientist assesses election results
~ Winners, losers and food for thought ~ PHILIPSBURG — Political scientist Julio Romney has assessed the results of the August 19 snap parliamentary elections in St. Maarten, where he believes some politicians More...
NA remains largest party after final count
~ National Alliance remains largest party in St. Maarten after final recount ~ only minor changes to MPs vote tally ~ PHILIPSBURG — While some Members of Parliament-elect from the August 19 snap elections More...
