I have taken note of the presentation to government of the initial report by the tripartite group, consisting of VSA ministry, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and SZV. This report…
Category: Writer’s Block
An analysis of the program “Ready to Work for You”, shows an inadequate and unprepared government.
In a further reaction to the governing program 2014 -2018, ” Ready to work for you”, as received by Parliament from Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs , I cannot but express…
The unraveling GEBE saga is symptomatic of a larger problem.
While I consider the conflict between the Supervisory Board of Directors and the MD/CEO of NV GEBE more of a labor issue or a conflict between employer and employee, the…
Do we need an integrity chamber?
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet is questioning the fact whether St. Maarten needs an Integrity Chamber or not. He came to this conclusion after reading an article in the Daily…
Statistics Netherlands: Inflation Caribbean Netherlands declines further
According to figures released today by Statistics Netherlands, inflation according to the consumer price index (CPI) on all three islands of Caribbean Netherlands was down further in the second quarter…
Disrespecting the people of St. Maarten
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet says that the Minister of Finance Martin Hassink continues to disrespect the people of St. Maarten by trampling on their authority and not adhering to…
Why Greece should matter to us on St. Maarten
“Let not talk about ideology and ideals; let us just focus on technical solutions”. A strange feeling of déjà vu hit us when we heard these words. They were uttered…
Art Will Save, Build, and Nourish Our Lives But We Need a Space for it to be Developed
Dear Editor, Usually I tend to focus my thoughts, and by extension my words, on matters that deal with the environment; on the conservation of our natural resources and the…
Hopeful the right ones will benefit
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet states that while it is always positive to see that the economy seems to be heading in the right direction, he is wary as for…
ST. MARTIN PONY LEAGUE’S FELIX BROWN NOW LEAVING FOR SOUTH KOREA TO PLAY BASEBALL IN THE UNIVERSITY OLYMPIC GAMES
St.Martin Pony League player and national player of the French Baseball Federation, Felix Brown will be leaving this Monday to play ball for the University of France in South Korea. The…