On Sunday June 19th, “Father’s day”, the Philipsburg Pioneers Pathfinders club which is a department of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and which work specifically works with cultural, social and…
Category: Islands’ News
Police arrests three suspects/ Investigation ongoing.
The Detectives department is presently investigating three unrelated cases and each in which a suspect arrested. One female suspect with initials Z.C. was arrested in connection with Human smuggling/ human…
SHTA launches supporting ads in USA Today for Expedia and Trip Advisor campaigns
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association – SHTA, the largest private sector representative, is proud to announce that it has managed to secure four USA Today Newspaper ad insertions…
HUREX 2016 Exercise to take part in several districts. Traffic disruptions possible
Hurricane Exercise 2016 (HUREX 2016) is currently underway, and residents and motorists will see an increase in activity on the public roads (eg. Port of St. Maarten, Princess Juliana International…
Ministry of Finance hosts Tax Summit 2016 with theme – “A Consensus to Collaborate”
The Ministry of Finance called upon key (internal) stakeholders to take part in a critical discussion during the Tax Summit of Friday June 17th to improve tax compliance. In attendance…
TelEm Group reports “Healthy” profit in 2015, praises staff for outstanding efforts
TelEm Group has reported a “healthy” profit to the year 2015 – despite dropping local and international call rates and the widespread use of “free” calling services on St. Maarten.…
Regina LaBega Praised at Caribbean Aviation Meet Up Conference in Dominica
Airport and tourism expert, Regina LaBega was the toast of the gathering at the first Caribbean Aviation Meet Up conference hosted by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in…
Art Saves Lives Student Ambassadors continue to receive donations for ASL Summer Intensive
ASL Student Ambassadors Marine Caillet, Lian Borsje, Dashaun Prince and Lincoln Arrundell received donations from Bureau Telecommunication and Post, Dutch Representative and Telem this week on behalf of Art Saves…
ILLEGAL SALE OF DECT PHONES
BTP ISSUES WARNING ON SALES AND USE OF ILLEGAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES In the second week of June Technicians of Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) performed regular…