St. Eustatius wants new name for its capital to break with colonial past

The capital of the Dutch Caribbean island St. Eustatius is named after the royal family of the Netherlands: Oranjestad. But maybe not for much longer. A petition to change the…

Permanent Committee Meeting of Kingdom Affairs and Inter Parliamentary Relations to meet on Tuesday

The Permanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter Parliamentary Relations of the House of Parliament is scheduled to meet on April 1st. The public permanent committee meeting is set for…

Medium To High Potential For Tilapia Die Off In Great Salt Pond

Based on ongoing dry and hot weather the island has been experiencing and based on water quality sampling conducted by the St. Maarten Nature Foundation it has been decided to…

Prime Minister Emphasizes that Parliament Must Sit Out Its Full Term of 4 Years

The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams emphasized during a radio interview over the weekend that the proposed election date during the beginning of September is something…

Ability to Vote For European Parliament, Environmental Sustainability and Future Development Project

PM: "Relationship with Europe Becoming More In Depth" The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams highlighted that closer ties with the European Union and the ability of…

Prime Minister; “Immigration Department has come a Long Way Since 10-10-10”

Allows for Effective Handling of Proposed Visa Changes The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams stated on her Radio Program One on One with the Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Ratifies Two Ministerial Decrees

The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams as Minister of General Affairs tasked with International Relations and Judicial Affairs announced that St. Maarten, as part of the…

Prime Minister Concerned Over Rumors Concerning Election Fraud

PM: "There must be a certain understanding amongst political parties regarding the ensuring of fair, free and open elections" The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams Expressed…

Budgetary Estimates in Place for National Center for the Performing Arts & New Hospital Project Says

PM: "One of our shortcomings is an insufficient collaboration as far as projects are concerned between Government and Government owned companies" The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah…

DP To Hold Annual General Membership Meeting on April 12th

Agenda Includes Election of a new Party Board The Leader of the Democratic Party and Prime Minister of St. Maarten, the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams announced last Tuesday that the Democratic…