Carnival-advertising
By Hilbert Haar Party for Progress-leader Melissa Gumbs has called political advertising during Carnival “tacky.” It is a clear reference to the overwhelming presence of Vision for St. Maarten, the banner chosen More...
Unclear whether police actions will affect safety during Carnival
PHILIPSBURG — Will the go-slow action by employees of the police force affect safety and security during the Carnival celebrations? That is not clear at the moment. Attorney Cor Merx, who represents employees More...
Government cancels Carnival and Regatta
PHILIPSBURG — After an initial go-ahead for the planning of this year’s Carnival, the Council of Ministers decided in its meeting of Monday, January 26, to cancel the event. The Heineken Regatta is also More...
SCDF, new Kaiso association meet, discuss Carnival 2021 participation
PHILIPSBURG — The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) and the newly formed Calypso association SKA (Soualiga Kaiso Association) met on Friday last to discuss areas of cooperation moving forward More...
Sint Maarten Nature Foundation Urges St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation to Find Alternatives to Balloon Jump-ups and Parades for Carnival 50
PHILIPSBURG — The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation is urging the SCDF to find sustainable alternatives to using balloons during two events for next year’s celebration of fifty years of carnival. The Nature More...
From balloons to lampoons
By Hilbert Haar Environmental issues have taken central stage in St. Maarten ever since Barbara Cannegieter et al filed a lawsuit against the government over the persistent fires at the dump. Add the Pride’s Foundation’s More...
Destra “Queen Of Bacchanal” Main Feature During The 7th Annual Lighted Parade
PHILIPSBURG — On Monday Night Rio Productions announced the official line up for the Lighted Parade 2018, and this year no other than the world-renowned Queen of Bacchanal “Destra Garcia” will be the More...
Minister De Weever calls on nation to give ideas for the Golden 50 Carnival 2019
POND ISLAND — Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF), the entity that organizes the annual Carnival festivities, this week started a campaign to garner ideas for the 50th More...
Mixing drugs with Carnival
Mixing drugs with Carnival When you combine alcohol and drugs with dehydration and excessive physical exertion like that of jumping up in a parade like Jouvert, you put a tremendous toll on your body that can even More...
Bravo minister
Seldom do we hear a minister so outspoken – and also so angry – about an issue that touches the core of our community. Minister Silveria Jacobs went all out on Wednesday against the vulgarities that marred the More...
