Category: Islands’ News
Update on student involved in fight close to MPC
The Juvenile Department has reported that student that was involved in the fight in the vicinity of Milton Peters College on Tuesday and was struck in his head with a…
Driver in fatal traffic accident arrested
On Tuesday September 6th 2016 at approximately 05.00 p.m. the cyclist with initials B. de H. was struck by a vehicle while riding on the Airport Boulevard and died shortly…
Ambulance Department receives new ambulance and hydraulic stretcher
Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee said that the investments in the ambulance Department are a critical part of the Country’s Emergency Response team. The Minister…
Collection of ambulance fees dramatically improved by Ministry VSA
During Wednesdays Council of Ministers press briefing Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee said that the Hospital is now empowered to collect the ambulance fees on…
TelEm Group says landline migration complete, now onto mobile migration Thursday night
TelEm Group says, but for a very few connections, the company’s major move of residential and business subscribers from an outdated network switch to a brand new Metaswitch is now…
Tourist Bureau hosts travel sector reps from Puerto Rico
The St. Maarten Tourist Bureau recently hosted a group from Puerto Rico, consisting of six travel agents, one of whom was also a blogger and one press writer. The agencies…
Online Language learning in the Media lab at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library
The Philipsburg Jubilee Library has added yet another new feature to the program of its Media lab; “Online Language Learning”. As of Wednesday September 14th the Media lab will be…
Recap of the book launched S’Maatin Then and Now
“S’Maatin Then and Now! A historic and photographic excursion” book on Sale at Philipsburg Jubilee Library, St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation and Museum on Front Street and Parrot Ville Bird…
New Adjunct Interim Director at NIPA
On September 1st 2016 the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) was graced with the new leadership of Dr. Tasheena Maccow-Thomas, who is the new Adjunct Interim director at NIPA.…