Millions in subsidies available for sustainable projects
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Cash-Euro-Notes-418x215.jpg)
PHILIPSBURG — State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen has made more than $23 million in subsidies available to St. Maarten for projects that strengthen the country’s sustainable ability to generate More...
Industry standards be damned!
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/StMaartenNews.com-Editorial-icon-146x85.jpg)
Utilities company NV GEBE had to do something quick to answer to the growing frustration about the power cuts that have been plaguing everybody’s life on St. Maarten these days. More...
A painful omission
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/StMaartenNews.com-Editorial-icon-146x85.jpg)
Editorial Yes, we missed it too, but an alert by Renate and Denicio Brison pointed our noses on to the facts: the national decree announcing elections for August 19 contains More...
Voters’ real concerns: the Bread and Butter Issues
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/StMaartenNews.com-Editorial-icon-146x85.jpg)
In the midst of political debates and legislative complexities surrounding the use of Article 59 of the Constitution of St. Maarten, it’s crucial to remember the core More...
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Map-of-St.-Tosia-384x217.jpeg)
St. Maarten is not real place; akin to St. Tosia
The situation on St. Maarten regarding the ongoing energy crisis with NV GEBE, the island’s utility company, highlights severe challenges that are affecting daily life on More...
The Screening Process Screams for Reform
By Terrance Rey One thing has become crystal clear in the screening of ministerial candidates for the new government under the leadership of formateur Dr. Luc Mercelina (URSM), More...
Power of the people
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/StMaartenNews.com-Opinion-icon-173x137.jpg)
By Hilbert Haar Something stuck in my mind about the address of attorney David Comissiong at the Governor’s Symposium More...
The real problem
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GEBE-SOL-Petroleum-Texaco-in-Cay-Bay-20200405-JH-173x75.jpg)
By Hilbert Haar Plans to help St. Maarten move forward in a positive direction are wonderful, unless those plans More...
Millions in subsidies available for sustainable projects
PHILIPSBURG — State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen has made more than $23 million in subsidies available...
Aruba’s former Minister Sevinger sent to prison
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice sentenced Benny Sevinger, a former Minister of Urban Planning,...
Ship jumper MP Kevin Maingrette in problems with bribery-allegations
PHILIPSBURG — The Detective Collaboration Team (RST) searched the house and the workplace of an outgoing...
Taxi drivers express concerns about additional licenses
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Taxi-Associations-meet-with-Minister-of-TEATT-220x288.jpg)
PHILIPSBURG -- Taxi permit holders are up in arms about the More...
Ship jumper MP Kevin Maingrette in problems with bribery-allegations
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kevin-Maingrette-2-220x146.jpeg)
PHILIPSBURG — The Detective Collaboration Team (RST) searched the house and the workplace of an outgoing More...
Cusha Cartoons: the ultimate political satirical guide to St. Maarten
PHILIPSBURG — Cusha Cartoons is more than a collection of 96 satirical cartoons, published on StMaartenBews.com between 2016 and 2023. Almost..VidMedia Solutions Wraps Up Successful Election Coverage
ST. PETERS — VidMedia Solutions, the video production company behind the groundbreaking ‘Election Watch: St. Maarten Decides’ coverage for the 2024..A Man of Integrity; A Man of His Word
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Claude-Chacho-Peterson-2-220x146.jpg)
Known to the people as Chacho, Claude Alfred Hans Peterson is the son of retired Police Affairs and Naturalization More...
Letter to the Editor: Urgent Call for Environmental Leadership in Sint Maarten’s Upcoming Snap Elections
Dear Editor, With the snap elections set for August 19th, 2024, it is crucial for the residents of Sint Maarten to..Universal Health Care at the Cigar Bar
Dear Editor, A while back at the Cigar Bar, seeing our conditions, the boys decided to discuss health care systems, on..National Alliance suggests budget amendment to facilitate solution for energy crisis
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MP-Ardwell-Irion-20-March-2019-320x190.jpg)
Minister Lewis Meets with the Point Blanche Prison Inmates Association
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Prison-Inmates-visited-by-Minister-of-Justice-20240531-320x190.jpg)
![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NA-Postalution-Day-Flyer-210x146.jpg)
National Alliance with seventeen candidates in August 19 elections
PHILIPSBURG — The National Alliance submitted a list of seventeen candidates for the August 19 elections on Postulation Day to the..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kevin-Maingrette-2-210x146.jpeg)
Ship jumper MP Kevin Maingrette in problems with bribery-allegations
PHILIPSBURG — The Detective Collaboration Team (RST) searched the house and the workplace of an outgoing Member of Parliament, 721news.com reported...![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Taxi-Associations-meet-with-Minister-of-TEATT-210x146.jpg)
Taxi drivers express concerns about additional licenses
PHILIPSBURG -- Taxi permit holders are up in arms about the 120 licenses the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Cash-Euro-Notes-210x146.jpg)
Millions in subsidies available for sustainable projects
PHILIPSBURG — State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen has made more than $23 million in subsidies available to St. Maarten for projects..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Girobank-Curacao-210x146.jpg)
Central Bank says it has become pro-active after Girobank disaster
PHILIPSBURG — The Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS) has learned some valuable lessons from the downfall of the..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Taxi-Associations-meet-with-Minister-of-TEATT-210x146.jpg)
Taxi drivers express concerns about additional licenses
PHILIPSBURG -- Taxi permit holders are up in arms about the 120 licenses the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mullet-Bay-photo-Vigilante-screenshot-210x146.jpg)
Mullet Bay sale intended to cover Sun Resorts-debts
PHILIPSBURG — The intention to sell a small part of Mullet Bay aims to cover “huge debts” at its formal owner..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TelEm-CEO-Kendall-Dupersoy-210x146.jpg)
Cusha Cartoons book in production
Dear reader, Welcome to this page where I will be compiling the best of the satirical cartoons we have published over..![](https://stmaartennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Opening-Luciano-Homemade-Gelato-210x146.jpeg)