Delegation leaves for Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO) in Aruba today
PHILIPSBURG –From January 9-11, 2018 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten will be meeting in Aruba for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO). The More...
Minister Doncher proud to have been able to establish Qredits microfinancing
~ Local entrepreneurs already getting help ~ PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher has called the establishing of Qredits Microfinancing on St. Maarten as one of the accomplishments More...
State Secretary Knops meets with Council on Ministers
PHILIPSBURG — A brief meeting between the Council of Ministers and Dutch State Secretary, Mr. Raymond Knops, was held on Monday, November 27, 2017. Parties discussed the steps that will be taken to actualize 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...
“Importance of independent media bigger than ever on St. Maarten”
PHILIPSBURG / HILVERSUM – “The troubled political situation mid the destructions done by hurricane Irma, make the presence of independent media on St. Maarten more important than ever.” This is the More...
Aid supplies from the Netherlands arrives on Sint Maarten
SXM Airport — Today another major shipment of emergency equipment arrived on Sint Maarten. An Airbus A400 from the French air force landed today on Princess Juliana International Airport bringing shelter More...
Sick and Tired
I’ve lived on this island my entire life. Sint Maarten is the only place I call home. From attending school, being a “good” Methodist, exploring different beaches, watching and admiring the hills, hearing More...
Coach Tom: rebuilding for the kids on Sint Maarten
PHILIPSBURG – The Little League Ball program on Sint Maarten was hit hard by hurricane Irma last month. Their clubhouse filled with materials and memories was blown away. Tom Burnett, better known as Coach Tom, More...
Gracita calls for a real national debate on reconstruction
“A heartfelt appreciation to HRH King Willem Alexander for his presence and solidarity with the people of Sint Maarten during these most difficult times. Giving hope and sincerely expressed solidarity to rebuild 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...
