The Police Special Robbery/ Unit over the weekend has been quite busy investigating several armed robberies and at least one attempted armed robbery. The man with initials S.H.P. filed an…
Day: December 13, 2010
The challenging path to prosperity
We have attained the status as Country St. Maarten. We should all celebrate this momentous accomplished feat. And we must also understand that as a new country, we must now…
WICB creates history by awarding 6 Central Retainer Contracts to Women cricketers
St John’s Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has created history in awarding Central Retainer Contracts to six women cricketers for the period October 2010 to September 2011. World…
Minister of Finance meets with New Tax Reform Committee in preparation for new tax system in 2012
Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto met on Monday with the soon to be established New Tax Reform Committee to discuss a plan of approach for the reform of the countries…
GEBE Donates 100 Footballs To Football Foundation
GEBE donated 100 footballs to the St. Maarten Soccer Educational Foundation to kick off their organization’s 3rd annual football tournament on the Cruyff Court in Belvedere on December 11, 2010.…
SHTA’s reaction to TOT increase
Honorable Members of Parliament, Further to the announcement of the proposed 66% TOT increase (3% to 5%) in the media, the following: Based on consultation with SHTA members, the Foundation…
Gracita Arrindell says human trafficking law needs to be reviewed;
Extends sympathy to family who lost love ones President of Parliament Drs. Gracita Arrindell, extends her deepest sympathy to the family and friends who perished after a boating incident near…
The Ombudsman and the Bureau
While the Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin has great understanding for the citizens who are anxious to file their complaints against government bodies and or civil servants, the people will not…