Leader of Government Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams would like to congratulate the Sint Maarten Dominican community on their country’s 165th year of independence as a sovereign state. "It’s been more than…
Month: February 2009
Executive council briefed on Economic Residential Zoning Policy proposal
On February 26th, 2008 the Sector Economy & Tourism presented a proposal to the Executive Council with regards to the establishment of businesses within residential areas; the Economic Residential Zoning…
Maria: “Shared responsibility and our resiliency will see us through”
~ Cautions against constant doom and gloom messages ~ Commissioner of Economic Affairs Maria Buncamper-Molanus stressed yesterday that she has the utmost faith in the resiliency of the people of…
Economic Summit will be at Westin Resort
The Economic Summit on Thursday, March 4 will be held at the Westin Resort. The summit, spear-headed by the Chamber of Commerce and Island Government will be an all-day affair…
Exco decides on 2009 official holidays
The Executive Council in its meeting of February 10 has taken a decision related to the official holidays for 2009. The days are: Friday, April 10 Good Friday; Sunday, April…
Old St. Maarten ID Cards No Longer Valid After April 1
Head of the Census Office Leona Marlin, announces that the old St. Maarten identity cards (ID) will no longer be valid as of April 1. Persons are requested to visit…
Commissioner Wescot says Airport Road Project to give impulse to local economy
Commissioner responsible for Aviation Affairs Sarah Wescot-Williams, says that getting the airport road project off the ground at this time will give an impulse to the local economy. Another project…
Economic summit needs to be held on Saba also
Host of the weekly radio informative program "Changes" Mr. Dave Levenstone on Wednesday evening called for the Executive Council of Saba to consider organizing an Economic Summit on the island…
SCDF Youth Extravaganza Meeting tonight, Johnson urges youth to sign up
The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is calling on all youth wanting to participate in the upcoming Youth Extravaganza Show to a meeting this evening (Thursday, February 26th 2009).…
Commissioner Wescot commends St. Maarten Academy on launch of honour roll program to recognize paren
Commissioner responsible for Education Affairs Sarah Wescot-Williams, commends the St. Maarten Academy’s Academic Campus for launching its "Honour roll Bumper Sticker" program in an effort to reward parents of students…