On Thursday November 24 2016, a young man for whom an arrest warrant was issued in regards to a burglary that took place on November 24 2016, was arrested and…
Category: Islands’ News
SZV DISAPPOINTED IN COURT RULING Development of new general hospital now delayed
Today, judge Alexander van Rijen of the court of first instance of St. Maarten ruled in the case that was filed by VAMED construction against Social & Health Insurances SZV…
Prosecutor’s Office orders fact-finding investigation into vote-fraud
On September 26, 2016 the people of St. Maarten went to the polls to elect a new parliament. The Prosecutor’s Office meanwhile received indications that voters may have been bribed…
Driver’s License and ID Cards Service at Civil Registry Unavailable
Services related to the issuing of driver’s licenses and identification cards at the Civil Registry Department have been suspended due to technical issues until further notice. Issuing of the aforementioned…
Library registration is open for Christmas Market
The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting her annual Christmas Market on Thursday, December 22nd , from 10 am to 8pm throughout the library. The Library’s annual Christmas…
SHTA Thank you Sponsors
Thank you! Thank you! The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association would like to thank all sponsors large and small for their contribution towards this year’s Crystal Pineapple Awards…
MoU Labor Management Committee
On Thursday, November 24, 2016, NV GEBE’s Managing Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU), establishing herewith the company’s Labor Management Committee. The…
New Virgin Islands book “breaks the nets and draws a village to itself,” edited by Lasana M. Sekou
Where I See the Sun – Contemporary Poetry in the Virgin Islands, a new anthology edited by Lasana M. Sekou, “is a wonderful addition to the Virgin Islands’ literacy and…
ms Koningsdam welcomed by Port Management and Stakeholders. Capt. Bowman impressed with cruise facilities/infrastructure
On Saturday morning the fifth new cruise vessel on its inaugural call for the month of November ms Koningsdam of Holland America Line (HAL), was welcomed to the destination by…
Miss Mature Treats Foster Home to Thanksgiving Dinner
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 2016, Miss Mature Carnival Queen 2016 Norrisa Anatol treated the children and owner of the Hope Outreach Foster Home to a delicious dinner. “I have…