Arrangements in place to commemorate retirement of Sir Cuthbert

His Excellency the Governor General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian addressing the troops at Camp Springfield following the 29th Anniversary of Independence Parade.  

Solar street lights to be unveiled between Sandy Point and St. Paul’s on New Year’s Eve

Photos of the solar lights installed on the road to St. Paul’s and around the Robert L. Bradshaw Memorial Park (Photos by Erasmus Williams)  

Fire Works 2012 from the Fire Dept

The Sint Maarten Fire Department has granted permits to one applicant allowing him to import, transport and sell a specified quantity of consumer fireworks. The sales to the general public…

New year’s Address of the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, the Hon.Sarah Wescot-Williams

Fellow citizens of St. Maarten, It is with a grateful heart that I take the opportunity to address you as we face another new year. Grateful for the opportunities that…

Increased number of private jets at SXM Airport again in 2012

  Caption: Private jets already parked up at SXM Airport for the year-end holiday season. (SXM Airport photo).  

Several stores ready to welcome shoppers to Blue Mall in its progressive soft-opening

  Retailers Enjoy SXM, Fashion and Chic, Swarovski, Swatch Watches, , fine dining restaurant Bacchus and world’s best frozen yogurt Yogen Früz, are ready to welcome shoppers to the Blue…

PM Douglas optimistic about future of St.Kitts and Nevis,says PEP is expected to reduce unemployment

  Photo: PEP Chairman, Mr. Elvis Newton; Hon. Dr. Earl Asim Martin; Sen. the Hon. Nigel Carty; Prime Minister the Rt. Ho. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and Ms. Rattan The…

Plans new prison for Statia adjusted

Plans for the construction of a penitentiary institution on St. Eustatius have been adjusted. The Executive Council of St. Eustatius was informed about this decision of the Ministry of Security…

St. Kitts and Nevis to benefit from zero-interest rates charged on loans says IMF

St. Kitts and Nevis is to benefit from a two-year extension to the zero-interest rates charged on loans to Caribbean and other low-income countries. The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Minister De Weever supports efforts to keep the Americas Free of Measles and Rubella

  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Cornelius de Weever says he supports efforts by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to strengthen activities for preventing the…