Man shot in arm

Detectives are presently investigating a shooting which took place Over the Bank on Friday February 24th at approximately 10.00 p.m.  The call came into the Emergency Dispatch that a father…

Port St. Maarten hires local professionals for Cargo Operation Division

The Cargo division of Port St. Maarten is one of four pillars that have seen considerable infrastructural developments over the years which also include human resources.  Port St. Maarten has…

Using Specialized Equipment to Record Unique Whale Songs in Local Waters

The St. Maarten Nature Foundation is once again conducting its Marine Mammal Monitoring project which will last until May. The Nature Foundation, in cooperation with Dolphin Defenders St. Maarten; the…

Dr. Arndell guest speaker at Black History Lecture

“Clinical Psychology Dr. Judith Arndell will be the guest speaker at 26th annual Black History Celebration lecture scheduled for this Saturday, February 25, at the Médiathèque Territoriale, (public library) Spring…

Lagoon Authority advises Simpson Bay Lagoon boaters and other maritime traffic to be observant of channel markers   

The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) is advising boaters and other maritime traffic within the Simpson Bay Lagoon (Dutch side) to be observant of channel markers in order to have…

Minister Jacobs defends the Ministry of Education Culture Youth & Sports

The inflammatory, defamatory and libelous remarks made by Mr. Milo Pinckney, representative of USESOM NV which was declared bankrupt, IEMC LLC, IEMR LLC, IEMR N.V. dba AUIS, are very serious…

Wibo de Vries will be appointed as director of the Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands (JICN)

As of March 1st   2017 Wibo de Vries will be appointed as director of the Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands (JICN).   Since 2013 he has been working at  the JICN…

S’Maatin International Mother’s Language Day a success

On Tuesday February 21st, 2017 the Department of Culture in collaboration with the SG of UNESCO, Ms. Marcellia Henry, hosted the first annual S’Maatin International Mother’s Language Day competition. The…

Minister Lee meets with WICLU

Minister of VSA met with WICLU to discuss a number of issues related to the field of Labor, including Labor day celebrations, representation on SZV, International Labor Conference, changes to…

YACHT CLUB AT ISLE DE SOL AND SIMPSON BAY MARINA TO SUPPORT THE NEW START FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION ON FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Philanthropic Outreach Backed by IGY Marinas’ Inspire Giving through You Initiative Yacht Club at Isle de Sol and Simpson Bay Marina plan to host their second annual philanthropic initiative, Inspire…