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Reconstruction of Sint Maarten starts
The Hague — It is now possible to start immediately with the reconstruction of Sint Maarten. State Secretary Knops wrote this in a letter to the Second Chamber. Now that Sint Maarten has agreed to the establishment More...
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SHTA Organizes Recovery Photo Contest
Philipsburg — Over the next week, the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) will be holding a recovery photo contest. By means of collecting pictures of the rebuilding of Sint Maarten, SHTA More...
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Nico Schoof heads reconstruction mission
PHILIPSBURG – Nico Schoof, chairman of the Progress Committee St. Maarten and a former mayor of the Dutch municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn arrives this week in St. Maarten as the new head of the mission for More...
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Samuel discusses reconstruction with Erwin Arkenbout
GREAT BAY — On Friday November 17th, MP drs Rodolphe Samuel met with the Dutch Representative for Reconstruction Projects in St Maarten, dr Erwin Arkenbout. Also in attendance was Faction Policy Advisor, More...
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Dutch experts in Trouw: “Making a house hurricane proof does not have to be that costly”
GREAT BAY – Reconstruction efforts must result in a better and stronger St. Maarten. That is the message from the local government and few will have an argument with that point of departure. But how this must More...
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Building permit needed for reconstruction, repairs or rebuilding
Philipsburg – The general public is reminded that building or making changes to a building without an approved building permit, is in violation of article 7 of the Building Ordinance. A building stop is in effect More...
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Roadmap for Reconstruction and Recovery of Sint Maarten
PHILIPSBURG – Due to the severe damage that was caused by Hurricane Irma to both the social and economic infrastructure of Sint Maarten, the Government of Sint Maarten will develop a national recovery plan More...