Questions abound after screening process
The recent screening process for ministerial candidates in the Mercelina cabinet has sparked a whirlwind of questions and concerns about political leadership, transparency, and the efficacy of governance in St. More...
OM confiscates some US$359,513 over four years; to focus on collecting more criminal funds
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (23 May 2022) – Fighting and preventing further crimes in the community are not only dependent on putting (suspected) criminals behind bars; it is also essential to cut off the ill-acquired More...
Prosecutor’s Office starts preliminary criminal investigation into GEBE oil spill
CAY BAY — The Prosecutor’s Office OM SXM has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into the major oil spill that occurred on Tuesday in the vicinity of the Cay Bay power plant of utilities company More...
Witch hunt or a new Marcel Loor case?
PHILIPSBURG — Witch hunt or a repeat of the Marcel Loor case? The public prosecutor’s office demanded on Wednesday 18 months of imprisonment, with 6 months suspended against former Immigration and Border More...
Theo Heyliger to remain detained in Bonaire for next 60 days
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Minister Ferrier: “Government-owned companies should operate in accordance with good governance”
PHILIPSBURG – Is the government finally for or against the civil inquiry the public prosecutor’s office wants to conduct at the harbor group of companies? Last week, the attorney for Minister Cornelius de Weever More...
Repentance-scheme for fencers and looters
PHILIPSBURG — The Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) Sint Maarten is prepared to take into account looters and fencers who regret their act. As is known, citizens committed criminal offenses during and More...