New Trends in Tourism: ‘AirCruises,’ and ‘Sustainable Travellers’
There have been some new trends of late where tourism is concerned. ‘AirCruise’ is the latest travel buzz to take off in the Caribbean. Mauiva AirCruise, an American travel…
Writer’s Block
Marine Sector: Many Islands, One Sea
The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) will be meeting with the Central Committee of Parliament on Wednesday. Efforts are underway by the Organization of Eastern…
Sint Maarten Cruise Slippage as Cayman Islands Plans Two Cruise Piers
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility informed Parliament back in February that the country could not afford to take its cruise…
Don’t lose focus
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet is calling on the people not to lose focus. Don’t allow the happenings of late to be a distraction. One has to understand the purpose and…
Preventing a Security Crisis in the Caribbean
Commentary/Letter to the Editor A U.S. report entitled, "Preventing a Security Crisis in the Caribbean," issued by the U.S. Congress last year says that despite…
Preparing for the disasters of today is the first step in adapting to the disasters of tomorrow
Commentary/Letter to the Editor "Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided," warns we’re on track for a 4°C warmer world marked by extreme…
The Question of Population Growth and the Future of Country Sint Maarten
With the various projects mentioned and the other aspects that have been envisioned in the Governing Program, additional human resources will be needed to feed the economy of the…
Citizen’s Dialogue, a Bottom’s Up Approach
A "Citizen’s Dialogue," is a conversation that engages all Sint Maarteners over a period of time discussing our shared future. The views and ideas presented should…
Commentary/Letter to the Editor
Top Cardiologist urges action for Medical Tourism A top cardiologist in The Bahamas said the Government must play a leadership role in developing cutting-edge medical tourism, or…
Making positive strides
Member of Parliament George Pantophlet sees 2013 as a year where we can make positive strides. The headlines appearing on the front page of the daily herald "Government to…