Second Chamber’s plans for ‘Special Observer’ in Statia rejected

ST. EUSTATIUS— Civil society organizations Brighter Path Foundation and Nos Ke Boneiru Bek have strongly condemned the move from The Hague to appoint a “Special Observer” in St. Eustatius, as…

Jail time for human smugglers  

The Court in First Instance  of St. Maarten sentenced C.E.S (59) on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 to 14 months in jail for human smuggling. The Court found it proven that…

2nd Update international Action on St. Maarten

The searches in St. Maarten led by the investigative Judge that have taken place on December 13, 2016, have been completed. Suspect F.C. (56) who was arrested by the Anti-corruption…

Soualiga’s newest Distinguished Toastmaster

Achieving the distinction of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) is a goal that most toastmasters strive for. It is the penultimate status within the Toastmasters program. The program is comprised of a…

Pearl FM along with Nipa and Carl’s and Sons Unique Bakery gives an early Christmas treat to New Start Home .

On Wednesday afternoon two representatives from 98.1 Pearl FM presented one of the foster homes by the name of New Start Home with a early Christmas treat . This is…

More Movement for the Elderly this Saturday at St. Martin’s Home

More Movement for the Elderly, will take place on Saturday, December 17.   Senior citizens are invited to the St. Martin’s Home which is located at St. John’s Estate road…

Preventing Tree Fires this 2016 Holiday Season

Many homes on the inside and outside have been decorated or are in the process of being decorated with Christmas lights, stockings, banners, wreaths and the most popular of these…

USFOL Volunteers Support Community Event at the Red Cross

n December 3, 2016, twelve members from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) supported a community event with the local Red Cross Chapter, engaging more than 60 Scouts and staff.…

SHTA and Prime supermarkets honor Sundial Pupils for work at Crystal Pineapple Awards

At Sundial School, Monday December 12th, all pupils involved in the Crystal Pineapple Awards were honored by receiving both an official certificate by the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association…

Owners of confiscated vehicles being sought

In reference to the announcement on November 21 2016, in the Today Paper on page six (06) in which the owners of the vehicles were asked to make contact with…