For several days now there have been comments in the press in regards to the cash flow problems of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin. This situation is in fact not exceptional…
Day: September 22, 2009
Discussions surround Airport Master Plan
Recently, the Ministry of Transport and Water Management paid a working visit to Saba. Project Manager of Civil Aviation Ton Franssen and Rene Fracken came to do an inventory of…
Basis third cycle primary education: ‘sameness’
WILLEMSTAD — Minister Omayra Leeflang (Education, PAR) disputes the statement of departing director Sigmund ‘Brother’ Montesant of Fundashon pa Inovashon di Enseñansa na Kòrsou (‘Fide’, institute for education innovation on…
St. Martinus also complains about Minister on IMED-registration
WILLEMSTAD — As the Minister of Education, Omayra Leeflang (PAR) had not arranged for a timely response to the letter from the registry organization Faimer, which organization updates the International…
Tax Treaty with France
ORANJESTAD/PARIS — A delegation of the Directorate of Taxes (SIAD) has recently reached an agreement with France on the exchange of tax information. The draft-agreement of the Tax Information…
Further flexibility monetary policy BNA
WILLEMSTAD — The Bank of the Netherlands Antilles (BNA) continued to increase the flexibility of their monetary policy during the month of August. According to the summarized balance, this…
Saba-bank under surveillance of coastguard
WILLEMSTAD — The Saba-bank – a relatively shallow spawning ground with a unique underwater life – will be under intensive surveillance of the coastguard, according to the action plan…
Fire engines still en route
WILLEMSTAD — The controversial Fire Brigade-gate on the unsuccessful purchase of two tank- and fire extinguishing wagons for the fire brigade appears to make for a satisfactory end. The…
Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion – October 2009
Our Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion is in it 12th year, with your financial contributions we have made a positive impact on St. Maarten as the feedback from our community…