The best response to crime is one involving the entire community and not merely selective actions. So says the Local Chief of Police, Franklyn Richards, in response to businesses closed…
Month: May 2009
Radisson Resort reception for St. Martin Book Fair authors
A reception is planned for 15 authors at the Radisson luxury resort on June 3, said Shujah Reiph, St. Martin Book Fair coordinator. On Tuesday, Reiph discussed the reception with…
CARIBBEAN WATER ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED
BONAIRE—The Water Platform of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (WNAA) was officially founded last week as the Caribbean Water Association. The new association which is registered in Bonaire, was baptized…
Consistent and effective controls coming to clamp down on excessive sound creating a public nuisance
Commissioner responsible for Economic Affairs Maria Buncamper-Molanus, says intensified controls of bars, restaurants, snack-its and clubs will commence by controllers from the Department of Permits, Licenses & Economic Control (VOSEC)…
Island Secretary wraps up Management training with Caricad in Saba
On Thursday, Island Secretary Menno van der Velde and his assistant, Raquel Granger, met with Caricad trainers Franklyn Michael and Angela Eversley to discuss the outcome the management training…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA
HURRICANE SEASON 2009: PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL! The 2009 hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico) will start officially next Monday, June…
PAHO held consultation meetings with HIV representatives
The Pan American Health Organization HIV Caribbean Office in its role as executing agency for the European Union project geared towards strengthening the integration of the British and Dutch Overseas…
Office of Disaster Management calls on community to prepare Family Disaster Plan and…
…compile Disaster Supply Kit The Island’s Disaster Emergency Management Organization, is appealing to members of the community as well as new residents to prepare a Family Disaster Plan and create…
ISLAND COUNCIL SHOULD DECIDE ON COMMISSIONER’S SEATS, SAYS IC CHAIRMAN
The Island Council is the competent authority to decide on the appointment and dismissal of commissioners. So says the chairman of the Island and Executive Councils, Governor Franklyn Richards, in…
Condolence register now open at Government Building for former Island Council member Clem Labega
A condolence register is now available at the Government Administration Building where members of the public can go and pay homage to the late Percy Clement Desmount Labega, better known…