By: Roland S Tuitt, MBA, CPA General I have listened keenly to the honorable parliamentarian Mr. Leroy De Weever when he stated that the past government did not do anything…
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Towards health and well-being of the people of the nation
Country Sint Maarten is a dynamic country which has enjoyed economic growth for more than four decades. It has been said at the international level, that the level of overall…
Priminiti Ta Debe
Dear Editor, There is saying in Papiamento which says: "priminiti ta debe" meaning a promise is a debt. Well I wasn’t exactly promised but all indications coming from my union…
Nothing Yet?
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet said that it is a shame that nothing is heard as yet on the discussion that was supposed to be held between the Minister of…
Cayman Islands: Medical Tourism has arrived
Dear Editor, Cayman Islands: Medical Tourism has arrived The Cayman Islands Medical Tourism Facility known as "Health City Cayman Islands" officially opened on February 25. The opening of the $80…
George Pantophlet: Did the SMMC receive their Naf 2.6 M
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet wants to know from the Minister of Finance Mr. Martin Hassink if the St. Maarten Medical Center received their Naf. 2,6 million owed to them…
Climate Change: Sint Maarten Needs to Decide to Become Climate-Resilient
The year 2013 was among the top ten warmest years since modern records began in 1850, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Thirteen of the 14 warmest years on…
Sustainable development DP version
Political association is everyone’s right. But let it be known, so that people reading articles (in this case editorial commentary) know from which bias the writer comes. The article "Sustainable…
Creating a Sint Maarten Sovereign Growth Fund for People and National Sustainable Development
Country Sint Maarten has to be innovative where it concerns its development strategies. Creative and thinking outside of the box is a must in moving the country forward in 2014…
Disgruntled Civil Servant Committing Illegal Acts
By: Roland Tuitt General Presently, there is a disgruntled civil servant at the St. Maarten Receivers Office who is terrorizing senior citizens, individuals and businesses. She is giving her own…