Causeway bridge again in trouble
PHILIPSBURG — The causeway bridge over the Simpson Bay Lagoon has a checkered history that includes stories about bribery and technical malfunctioning. Currently, the swing bridge is out of commission again, More...
Scooter rider injured himself on the Airport Road
~ Scooter accidents and reckless driving continue to be a problem on the roads of Sint Maarten ~ PHILIPSBURG — The personnel of the Traffic Department is investigating a serious accident that took place on More...
FIOD investigates tender process Causeway bridge
SIMPSON BAY — The fiscal investigative unit of the Dutch tax office, the FIOD, is conducting an investigation into the tender process for the construction of the Causeway bridge on St. Maarten. Investigation More...
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Heyliger’s name surfaces in massive bribery case
PHILIPSBURG – When current Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger (United Democrats) was minister of Public Housing, Urban Planning, Environment and Infrastructure he accepted $300,000 in bribes from the Dutch More...
How the causeway suddenly became ten percent more expensive
PHILIPSBURG – Five companies submitted a bid for the construction of the causeway bridge across the Simpson Bay lagoon. The most expensive bid of $39.445 million by Volker Construction International won. But More...
