Caribbean aviation of the future
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Just imagine. A small island, or a short runway, or just a resort with ample open space. Out of the blue sky comes an airplane and lands right there, like a helicopter, and brings forty passengers. More...
Creating a new normal for the future
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert I don’t know when it was, the night of December 31, 2020 or December 2021, that I heard a leading politician make the statement: “We have seen hardship, we have seen triumph. We shall More...
The future economy of the Caribbean
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Many Caribbean economies find themselves already in a difficult situation with low growth, high debt, fiscal deficits, and low domestic private sector investments. Because of the current developments More...
Sarah: Changes to pension ordinance critical for survival pension fund
PHILIPSBURG—The Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has announced that there will be cardinal changes to the pension ordinance. During a press conference which was held at the Parliament Building, she More...
Port St. Maarten Cargo records double-digit growth in Q1. Closely monitoring Digitalization logistic trends
PORT ST. MAARTEN — In the post-Irma era, cargo operations at Port St. Maarten have been showing double-digit figures – close to 20 per cent increase in imports double digit increase in trans-shipment – More...
Future post office in the hands of government
The workers of the post office, their union and their management team got the government to agree to cover their November and December salaries. However, during a recent press briefing, Boasman, who is the interim More...
