Teacher’s Appreciation Day Celebration for FAVE Staff

On November 1st, 2019, the FAVE school board treated and entertained their entire staff from both campuses with a hearty meal and live performances at the St. Maarten Academy P.S.V.E. The president of the board, Mr. Roland Duncan and board member, Mr. Elroy Hughes were in attendance at the event. The teachers were treated to a comedy performance by More...

Learning Unlimited hosts 2nd Annual Upcylcing Fair
Learning Unlimited hosted its 2 nd annual Upcycling Fair for its middle school classes (6th, 7th, and 8th ) on Tuesday, October 30. Initiated by the schools Head of Science and Middle School Coordinator Mrs. Preeti More...

Amendment National Ordinance on the reporting obligation of Cross border money transport
PHILIPSBURG — The Government of Sint Maarten recently approved the amendment of the National Ordinance on the reporting obligation of cross-border money transports to include precious metals, jewelry and More...

Viking Ocean Cruises first inaugural call for the 2019-2020
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship Viking Sun on a 245-day world cruise, made its inaugural port call on Sunday, October 20. This is the first inaugural call for the 2019-2020 cruise season. Captain More...

Love is Forever: Featured Book on Publisher’s Website
~ PHILIPSBURG JUBILEE LIBRARY RECEIVES COPIES ~ Philipsburg St. Maarten, — Love is Forever… the true tale of love and romance share between 100-year-old Carmen Eleanore Hodge Carrington and Mr. Ralph Gordon More...

COCI commends BOFT in organizing pre-St. Maarten Day World Kickboxing Competition
PHILIPSBURG – St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) commends the initiative of the Better Opportunity for Talent (BOFT) President Milton “Bobby” Ottley in organizing the pre-St. Maarten Day More...

Attempted robbery at Rouge et Noir casino
PHILIPSBURG — The Special Unit Robbery is investigating an attempted arm robbery that took place at the Rouge et Noir casino on Front Street, during the hours of 00:30 am early Thursday morning. On the scene, More...

Hands off
The times they are a’changin and so is the political makeup of St. Maarten’s government. Once upon a time – and not all that long ago – appointments to key positions, be it as policy advisors or in executive More...

Insurance matters
By Hilbert Haar Anybody who has ever insured a car on our island on the French side knows one thing for sure: those insurances are much more expensive than the ones on the Dutch side. The reason for this price More...

Fair and Transparent! Really?
Dear Editor, I am one of the few people that is knowledgeable in Dutch Taw law on this Island and I am also an experienced designer of software, especially for Tax administrations. I developed major tax systems More...