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...
Audit reveals need for transparency in Government travel and Parlatino membership
PHILIPSBURG — The General Audit Chamber has released its findings on the effectiveness of Parliament’s membership in Parlatino, an intergovernmental organization, and the fiscal prudence of government travel More...
Traffic Woes in Paradise: Solutions for St. Maarten’s Traffic Congestion Crisis
SIMPSON BAY — St. Maarten, an island renowned for its many beaches, vibrant nightlife and busy tourist seasons, is facing an increasingly urgent challenge: traffic congestion. While many issues plague developing More...
NV GEBE hosts St. Maarten Parliament Members for Power Plant Tour
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, NV GEBE hosted several Members of the Parliament of St. Maarten for an insightful presentation and tour of the Power Plant. The delegation in attendance included: the Hon. Chairlady More...
World Tourism Day Awards 2024 in St. Maarten
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Honor to Whom Honor is Due: For World Tourism Day 2024, eight individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of tourism on the island were honored by Minister of 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...
FiX25 Returns to Help Catalyze Global Fintech Innovation in the Caribbean
The international Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) returns to the Caribbean for its third successive year, from January 22-24, 2025, focusing on three core pillars, as it seeks to fulfil its mission to build More...
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 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...
Community Investment Fund
~ Establishing a Community Investment Fund to Support Local Businesses: A Path to Sustainable Growth for St. Maarten ~ In recent weeks, the potential closure of Carl & Sons Unique Bakery has highlighted the More...
