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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...