SCELL CELEBRATES THE FIRST JOURNALISM CLASS GRADUATES

The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of the USM/SCELL’s Journalism course. The course commenced in August of…

Condolences

On behalf of the board and members of the DP, my family and myself, I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Chantal Ringeling. St. Maarten…

Book of The Dead by St. Martin’s Lasana Sekou: “Memory, Identity, and Immortality in the Caribbean” By Michela A. Calderaro

Caribbean literature has been gaining stature and critical attention beyond its territorial boundaries, not only in countries whose people speak the Caribbean languages but also in such countries as my…

Oualichi International Summer Soccer Camp 2016 to start this Friday

3 day programme includes trainings at ICAN foundation  Cayhill- The yearly International Summer Soccer Camp, organised by the Oualichi Women’s Soccer Association, starts this Friday. Oualichi WSA together with Progress…

Norwegian Escape Next Tuesdays Inaugural Call during Slow Season Most Welcomed

Port St. Maarten and the destination will be welcoming for the first time the cruise vessel Norwegian Escape, one of Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) biggest ships of the Breakaway Plus…

CBS: Population Caribbean Netherlands stable

On 1 January 2016 the population of the Caribbean Netherlands totalled 24,548 inhabitants, slightly fewer than one year ago when 24,593 people were living on the islands. In the past…

Minister Jacobs attends NIPA Commencement Ceremony

On Monday, July 18, Minister Jacobs attended the first Commencement Ceremony of the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA). The NIPA offers advanced vocational education for students from 16 years…

TelEm Group internet service interruption Tuesday night caused by faulty Cable & Wireless network card

TelEm Group says an interruption in its internet and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOiP) services Tuesday night was caused by a faulty Cable & Wireless network card on equipment used…

Minister Lee announces interim work permit policy for Adult Entertainers

During Wednesdays Press Briefing, Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee stated that “Adjustments to the old work permit policy for adult entertainers, were made in order…

Minister Lee cautions the public on informal sex industry

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee, would like to bring to the attention of the public, that there is a growing informal sex industry outside…