February 16, 2014 marks the end of the tenure of the first Corporate Governance Council ("CGC"). After accepting a prolongation of the tenure from November 16, 2013 to February 16,…
Category: Islands’ News
Governor Holiday swears in new chief prosecutor
His Excellency Governor Holiday swears in Mr. Eric Noordhoek as the new chief prosecutor for Sint Maarten at the Governor’s Cabinet on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Mr. Noordhoek will replace…
Minister Lake addresses URISA conference delegates at opening ceremony
Minister Hon. Maurice Lake of Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), would like to thank the organizing committee for their professional organization of the two-day…
Minister of Defense Mrs. J.A. Hennis-Plasschaert pays 1st visit to Bonaire on Thursday
The minister amongst others had a meeting with the island governor Mrs. dr. L.A. Emerencia, the Police Chief of the Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland, Mrs H. Buitink and the Rijksvertegenwoordiger,…
Simpson Bay Causeway troubleshooting continued on Thursday;
Limited Causeway bridge openings extended to Friday The Lagoon Authority as a precaution has extended Causeway bridge openings for marine traffic to Friday. Technicians will continue to work on resolving…
Ministry VROMI announces road works for 14, 15 & 16 February for Philipsburg, Causeway & Cole Bay
Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), hereby announces that several road infrastructure activities will be taking place on 14, 15 and 16 February. On Friday…
Norwegian Getaway makes inaugural visit to Port of St. Maarten
The Port of St. Maarten has another new vessel that will be calling every Tuesday for the 2014 cruise season, namely Norwegian Getaway which made its inaugural call on today,…
Courthearing regarding Election fraud
The Prosecutors Services has decided to submit the investigation "Masbangu" to the judge. The Court hearing will take place on February 17, 2014, from 1.30pm in the Courthouse of Sint…
Readers are Leaders Celebrate Black History Month
Readers are Leaders Club will be presenting a cultural evening to celebrate Black History Month in song, poetry and dance at the lobby of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library, Thursday, February…
NV GEBE Going Green “Solar Project”
NV GEBE is proud to announce that they are "going green". According to a press release from the President of the Managing Board Mr. Romelio Maduro and Chairman of the…