State secretary hammers on need for building a strong foundation
THE HAGUE — While the three BES-islands (Statia, Saba and Bonaire) receive millions from the Dutch government, the autonomous countries St. Maarten. Aruba and Curacao have to make do with observations from More...
New Dutch government wants to contribute to economic development
THE HAGUE — The fourth Rutte-cabinet wants to contribute to the economic development in St. Maarten, Aruba and Curacao through guarantee regulations of the National Service for Entrepreneurial Netherlands More...
Is St. Maarten’s minimum wage at the bottom of the pile? That depends on the pile
PHILIPSBURG — “A complete revamping for the economy boosting strategy is necessary, because it has not worked for the St. Maarten minimum wage earner.” That is the conclusion of Certified Risk Analyst More...
Ombudsmen: Poverty in the Caribbean worrisome
GREAT BAY — The situation regarding poverty in the Caribbean part of the Netherlands seems to be “very worry some.” That was the consensus by these High Counsels of State during their deliberations that More...
What is the best short term solution for the islands?
Dear Sir, All political positions and posturing are supported by broad supportive beliefs that are held in the communities which the politicians represent. Does this explain how we are ending up with islands in More...
SFC concludes successful working visit and funding information session on Saba & Statia
Philipsburg — The project advisor of the ‘Samenwerkende Fondsen Caribbean or SFC’ (‘Cooperating Foundations for the Dutch Caribbean’) on Sint Maarten, whom caters to the islands of Sint Maarten, Saba More...
