Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, the Honorable Silveria Jacobs, attended the 5th annual Pre- St. Maarten’s Day Unity ceremony and parade at the L.B. Scot Sports Auditorium on…
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Minister Jacobs attends various high schools Pre- St. Maarten’s Day events
The Honorable Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs attended two high schools Pre- St. Maarten’s Day celebrations on November 10th, namely, the St. Maarten Academy PSVE and the Sundial School. …
Four arrested for fighting
Yesterday evening the 11th of November 2016 at approximately 08.30 pm (20.30) the central dispatch was informed of a fight taken place involving several persons at an address on the…
DP feels that a Local solution to the Oyster Pond dispute is possible
The Democratic Party feels that before damaging the cooperation between the Northern and Southern halves of the island, all efforts to find a speedy resolution locally should have been exhausted…
Carnival Vista Captain Batinelli says it’s an honour to be here
The third new cruise vessel to call for the month of November, the Carnival Vista on Saturday, November 12, was welcomed by representatives of Port St. Maarten Management and cruise…
Close windows and doors if downwind from landfill fire for those with respiratory challenges
The Fire Department, is advising persons living downwind from the landfill fire, to close windows and doors, especially persons who have a respiratory challenge, and for persons who suffer from…
Employee of immigration service arrested
On Monday morning, November 14, 2016 around 7:00 am employee of the immigration service J.M. (1980) and her partner D.F. were arrested. They are suspected of human trafficking, bribery and…
Urgent Plenary Session of Parliament about the border issues with the French side in particular at Oyster Pond reconvenes on Thursday
The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent plenary public session on Thursday November 10, 2016. The Minister of General Affairs will be present for this meeting. The urgent…
More Movement for the Elderly this Saturday at St. Martin’s Home
More Movement for the Elderly, will take place on Saturday, November 12. Senior citizens are invited to the St. Martin’s Home which is located at St. John’s Estate road…
President of Parliament Claret Connor Sint Maarten/Saint Martin’s Day 2016 Message
My fellow Sint Maarten/St.Martiners, As we assemble together once again this year on November 11th, to commemorate our national day, let us ponder for a moment on how far we…