In 2013, King Ocean Services, a family of companies that specializes in cargo transportation throughout the Western Hemisphere, officially launched their services in St. Maarten at a launch party held…
Category: Islands’ News
Minister Fleming-Artsen meets Supreme Court of Justice Appointee Dr. Feteris
Last week Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Josianne Fleming-Artsen received a visit from Dr. M.W.C. Feteris who was recently appointed to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Netherlands. Dr. Feteris was…
USFOL Volunteers at Animal Shelter
On February 10, 2015, ten volunteers from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) visited Dieren Asiel Parera (animal shelter) to assist with grooming and the health needs of 28 dogs…
SXM Discusses Open Skies, Pre-Clearance at Routes Americas 2015 Confab
The possibility of an Open Skies agreement and the establishment of a USA Pre-Clearance at SXM Airport, were among the issues discussed by the St. Maarten delegation to the Routes…
Secretary of State Teeven visits Miss Lalie Center
On Sunday February 15, 2015 the Dutch Secretary of State of the Safety and Justice Department from the Netherlands Fred Teeven paid a visit to the Miss Lalie Center (MLC),…
State Secretary Teeven meets with Statia EXCO
State Secretary of Security and Justice, Fred Teeven met with the Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius on Monday morning. The meeting addressed the detention of prisoners,…
Police reacts to statement
In reaction to the statement made by Mr. Russell Simmons in the Opinion section of the Daily Herald Newspaper on Monday February 16th 2015 entitled “Traffic Rules” as follows: First…
Three arrested at the Princess Juliana International Airport
Three persons were arrested on Sunday February 15th by police at the Princess Juliana International Airport after two of them tried to enter the island illegally using false travel documents.…
Minister Connor congratulates Zaandam as new SHTA Director
Minister of Tourism Claret Connor on Monday congratulated Anenda Zaandam on her appointment as Executive Director of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA). The SHTA announced Zaandam’s appointment…
Free Film Night ” Hidden Colors 2″ in St. Peters
Back by popular demand, the Marcus Garvey Grass Roots School for Education and Liberation is hosting a Free Film Night on Saturday February 21st & 28th at the Rupert I. Maynard Community Center, St.…