The Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility will become a homeport destination in the North eastern Caribbean. Construction of the Homeport Terminal is currently underway. Homeporting is nothing new…
Category: Islands’ News
Media still trying to make imaginary connections
Member of Parliament Frans Richardson on Wednesday said it is sad and unfortunate to see the media, local and foreign, still attempting to connect him to companies and affairs he…
Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin returned from International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) World Conference
The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten and Secretary General of the Bureau recently attended the 11th World Conference of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) held in Bangkok, Thailand from 14 to…
Emerald-investigation into tax fraud, forgery and money laundering continues
The actions on St. Maarten that have been taking place since early Monday morning, November 28, 2016 in the investigation code-named Emerald will continue today November 29. The special anti-corruption…
Well Known Dutch Nature Television Program Vroege Vogels Fils Documentary on Sint Maarten
The well know Dutch TV Show ‘Vroege Vogels’ was on Sint Maarten this week to film a special episode on sharks with the St Maarten Nature Foundation. “Through my work,…
Minister OCW at the Bethel Methodist School
As part of her visit to St. Eustatius, Minister Jet Bussemaker of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) revealed a plaque at the Bethel Methodist School (BMS) on…
Busy 2016 Hurricane Season Comes to an End on Wednesday. Disaster Coordinator Richardson thankful
Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, is thankful that once again the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season.…
New guidance issued on HIV self-testing ahead of World AIDS Day
In advance of World AIDS Day, 1st December, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing to improve access to and uptake of HIV diagnosis. According…
ETT and COSME Host Successful SME Workshops
The Department of Economy, Transportation and Telecommunication (ETT) in conjunction with the European Union funded COSME Programme, successfully hosted a three day SME Start and Develop Your Business (SME-SDB) training…
Minister Arrindell and Port St. Maarten Meet with XL Airways as Destination becomes Pullmantur Cruises Homeport
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Port St. Maarten Mark Mingo, is very pleased with the progress being made to further advance Sint Maarten as a homeport destination in the Northeastern…