With effect from Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, transit passengers on flights to destinations in the USA will be allowed to carry duty free Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) over 3.4…
Category: Islands’ News
Foster parent training
Foster Families Central contributes to child protection on St. Maarten by providing protection, assistance, and equal development to all children by matching them with a foster family that suits their…
Social Services introduces new forms
The Department of Social Services has introduced new standardized forms, which go into effect on March 1, 2014. The forms are meant to protect persons from being exploited and misused…
Over 1000 addresses visited in first week of household listing survey
The Department of Statistics (STAT) and its 25 interviewers during the first week of the household listing survey have visited over 1000 addresses after starting on February 1. STAT is…
Minister Ted Richardson meets Ving – Thomas Cook Northern Europe Management Team
The Honorable Minister Ted Richardson, responsible for Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications, met with the management team of Ving -Thomas Cook Northern Europe.
Governor Holiday attends National Prayer Breakfast in Washington
Governor Eugene B. Holiday paid a working visit to Washington D.C. from February 4th till February 8th. The Governor was invited to and attended the 62nd National Prayer Breakfast at…
Can SXM Airport Develop into an Aerotropolis?
When Prof. John Kasarda spoke, the whole hall listened. And when he had finished speaking, the awe and admiration of his audience translated into one main question: could the Princess…
Central Committee Meeting of Parliament for Wednesday on Electoral Reform
A Central Committee meeting of the House of Parliament is scheduled for February 12th regarding electoral reform. The public central committee meeting is set for Wednesday at 3.30pm in the…
Nature Foundation Records Large Breeding Population of Monkeys on St. Maarten;
Concerned at the sharp rise in the number of Complaints of Nuisance Monkeys in the Community The St. Maarten Nature Foundation has been conducting baseline surveys in order to determine…
Plenary Session of Parliament for Tuesday on Government Organization and Security Service
A plenary public meeting of the House of Parliament is scheduled for February 11th regarding the Government Organization and the National Security Service. The public plenary session is set for…