Scammers are actively skimming ATM machines on the island.

Reports and relative information have reached the Police Force (KPSM) that once again a group of unknown scammers have targeted numerous ATM machines of the local banks and are actively…

Norwegian Escape to make Unscheduled Call on Tuesday

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) vessel Escape will be making an unscheduled visit to St. Maarten on Tuesday.  NCL decided to change its itinerary due to inclement weather that was forecasts…

CWI NAMES ODI SQUAD FOR CURRENT UK TOUR

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies today named a 15-member Windies One-Day-International (ODI) squad for the current Tour of England.   Squad reads Sunil Ambris…

MP Wescot inquires about GEBE’s electricity supply and load shedding.

Questions initiatives for alternative forms of energy. With the recent spikes (again) in electricity outages/load shedding and GEBE’s statements regarding same, such as regular maintenance, unexpected stoppages, safety concerns, overheating…

The Region on Alert over the Spread of “Red Eye”

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, –  Several Caribbean islands have reported outbreaks of conjunctivitis at health facilities and medical practices.   “The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is currently…

MP Wescot Questions Minister TEATT on Qredits Micro-financing Progress.

Recent media reports regarding the agreement between the Public Entities of  St. Eustatius and Bonaire respectively and Qredits, prompted MP Wescot to pose questions to Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs,…

July Cruise Figures Surpass Expectations

For the first seven months of 2017, Port St. Maarten has catered to 1,097,040 cruise passengers via 387 vessel calls. For the month of July, the destination saw a 16.5…

Prime Minister Marlin Congratulates Anna Rabess-Richardson on being inducted as Director for Miss Teen International.

On Wednesday August 16, 2017, Prime Minister William V. Marlin joined in celebration and support of Mrs Anna Rabess- Richardson at the Princess Juliana International Airport in welcoming International Pageants…

Office of Disaster Management: Potential for Extremely Active Hurricane Season Ahead. Be Prepared

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, who forecasted back in June about an above-normal 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, has upgraded their forecasts for the month…

Solar Eclipse: Protect your Eyesight and use proper eyewear   

According to the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS), a total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, and will be visible from a narrow path spanning part…