WIB sincerely apologizes for the service interruption of Saturday, 7 September between 3pm and 7pm.

During the above-mentioned hours all payment systems, Bankomatiko/ATM and Online Banking services were interrupted and temporarily out of service. Our Technicians immediately identified the cause and resolved the problem. All…

Sub-contractor blamed for damaged telecommunication cable in Cole Bay area Sunday

A sub-contractor working in the Cole Bay area Sunday, damaged a TelEm Group underground cable causing interruptions in voice and data services to business and residential customers. TelEm Group says…

The Bahamas’ Insurance Policy with CCRIF Triggers following Hurricane Dorian

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands,  CCRIF will pay The Bahamas approximately eleven million United States dollars (US$10,936,103) following the passage of Hurricane Dorian that caused widespread devastation in the northern part…

Banco del Orinoco N.V. Emergency Measure; clarification

Following the press release of September 6, 2019, regarding the pronunciation of the Emergency Measure of Banco del Orinoco N.V. (press release 2019-036), the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint…

French/Dutch Tourist officials continue mission to promote St. Maarten globally

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honorable Stuart Johnson departs St. Maarten with a “jam-packed” schedule ahead as he travels to Europe with French St. Martin…

Plenary Public session of Parliament about the Opening of the New Parliamentary Year 2019-2020

The House of Parliament will sit in a Plenary Public session on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The Public meeting is scheduled for 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The agenda point…

COCI: Be Ready as the Country is in the Peak of the 2019 Hurricane Season

St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) says the country is continuing to bounce back in the post-Irma/Maria era, and the Chamber reiterates to the business community to be…

Port St. Maarten delegation Prepares to Travel to Seatrade Europe 2019 Cruise Convention

Port St. Maarten representatives are preparing to attend Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention in Hamburg, Germany this week, joining more than 5000 stakeholders from the cruising community. Seatrade…

2 bodies found on board of an oil tanker

SAINT EUSTATIUS On Thursday, September 5th , the remains of two people were found aboard an Italian oil tanker, MT RBD GINO FERRETTI. The oil tanker, sailing under the Italian…

NIPA celebrates the second cohort of 94 newly trained Construction Professionals

‘Rebuilding is about investing in people’ On Thursday , September 5, 2019, the NIPA Technical vocational institute graduated 94 inspiring students in the construction field. In the presence of parents,…