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 impressive gains, drug trafficking, local…
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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 heat-waves, declining…
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 country.…
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 lead to the development…
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 let a multi-million…
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 save…
MP & Faction Leader ofNational Alliance George Pantophlet wants to know when will the threats stop?
Member of Parliament and Faction Leader of the National Alliance George Pantophlet wants to know when the threats will stop. He was really annoyed by the press release that appeared…
Making Mental Health a Priority
Leaders from across the globe over the past days have expressed sympathy to the people and Governor Dan Malloy of the US State of Connecticut, where last Friday a…
Roddy Heyliger: St.Maarten Needs to Plan for Climate Change
The impact of climate change will only be evident over the long term, spanning many election cycles, while the costs of preventive actions will be huge and must be paid…
Roddy Heyliger On World Tourism Day 2012
"Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development" This year’s theme aims to highlight tourism’s role in a brighter energy future; a future in which the world’s entire population has…