DEMISSIONARY OR INTERIM CABINET?
As a young country with its many political challenges, there is a need to understand the various mechanisms and tools available in a democracy laid down in our Constitution. The past seven and a half years have proven that certain provisions of the Constitution require further interpretation. The good news is that Sint Maarten does not have to reinvent More...
Critical Ferrier-commercial blasts cronyism
PHILIPSBURG –Finance Minister Mike Ferrier, as the owner of automotive retailer NAPA, has built quite a reputation with his often funny radio commercials. In his most recent commercial, broadcast on Oasis 96.3 More...
Are informateurs disruptive?
By Hilbert Haar Informateurs disrupt the political process. That’s the opinion of well-respected political analyst Julio Romney (see article: Political analyst Romney: “Informateurs disrupt political process"). More...
A visitor’s guide to St. Maarten; locals may want to read this too
Dear Visitor, It’s that time of the year again and I must say boy, is it interesting! They have become more creative but if you have a good collection of their words you will find out that they all basically say More...
William: Historical Belt & Road Forum can be significant boost for St. Maarten
GREAT BAY — Former Prime Minister William Marlin says the 2018 Belt and Road Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, which is scheduled for Sint Maarten in July, can be a significant boost for the country, More...
Real Auto hosts fabulous Night with the Stars
Philipsburg — As promised, we bring you a full report on Real Auto’s Night with the Stars event held on Friday night at Porto Cupecoy where visitors enjoyed drinks and snacks and the chance to win several More...
Ombudsman starts Systemic Investigation regarding Rent Committee
Philipsburg — The Bureau of the Ombudsman continues to receive visits from citizens concerned about their housing conditions, as well as complaints about the Rent Committee allegedly not cooperating or responding More...
Integrity Chamber: Protection of the fundamental rights of persons involved in an investigation addressed
Philipsburg — Having established that the concerns presented to the Constitutional Court, which led to the first Ordinance on the Integrity Chamber being squashed, and the contours offered by the Court for More...
The Cooperative Association explained
Under the law of Sint Maarten it is possible to form a co-operative association (coöperatieve vereniging, or coöperatie) also called a co-operative. The co-operative is a distinct legal entity, a special kind More...
Ombudsman finds no reason to challenge new Integrity Chamber law
Philipsburg — On January 29th the period provided to the Ombudsman by the Constitution to possibly present the new National Ordinance Integrity Chamber, ratified on 18 December 2017, to the Constitutional More...
