August 23rd was the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. To commemorate the UN observance, the Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO in collaboration…
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Acting Island Governor visits Public Prosecutor’s Office, St. Eustatius
During a recent visit of acting Island Governor Julian Woodley of St. Eustatius to the office of the Public Prosecutor, the Governor experienced firsthand how the citizens come in contact with the…
MP FRANKIE MEYERS: “Numbers don’t lie.”
DECREASING ECONOMY Member of Parliament Frankie Meyers stated the following on the decreasing economic activities on St. Maarten: “Sadly, often people’s lives are reduced to mere statistics, and the human…
CPS National Mosquito Elimination Community Program in Saunders a Success
The Minister of Public Health Emil Lee’s National Mosquito Elimination Community Program Zika Virus disease (ZikV) “Beat ZikV,” was a success in Saunders on August 20. Gerald Davelaar, coordinator…
Minister Arrindell pleased with continuous growth results for Expedia/TripAdvisor Destination Tourism Promotional Campaign
Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Ingrid Arrindell, says that she is fully committed to getting the job done and ensuring that the upcoming 2016/2017 high season will be one…
Minster Henk Kamp begins visit of CN on Saba
On Sunday August 28th Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr. Henk Kamp, and delegation arrived on Saba as part of a 5 days working visit to the Caribbean Netherlands. Shortly after…
DP FACTION NOT CONSULTED WITH DECISION TAKEN BY PM REGARDING CGC
“As a coalition partner in this government, I regret that I/we have not been apprised of the decision by the Prime Minister to ask the Members of the Corporate Governance Council…
Plenary Session of Parliament about the current financial position of the Country Reconvenes on Monday
The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on August 29, 2016. The Minister of Finance will be present for the session. The plenary public meeting reconvenes…
Public Notice Load Shedding
NV GEBE hereby informs its customers that our Power Plant has started the commencement of load shedding activities for today, Monday, August 29, 2016. This will result in disruption in…
MP Leona Marlin-Romeo calls for increased levels of border control
Honourable Independent Member of Parliament MP Leona Marlin-Romeo has expressed serious concerns over the level of security and effectiveness of present controls at borders for Country St. Maarten. MP…