The Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillanceand Maritime Security SummitCuraçao 12-14 March 2013

  The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard seized 1453 kg of cocaine this week following the pursuit of a "go-fast" boat on the Caribbean high seas. An operational success for the…

SXM Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project Starts Sunday

Work will begin in earnest this Sunday, March 10, on the Runway Rehabilitation Project of the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). According to Mirto Breell, Director of the Technical Division…

Address of the Prime Minister the Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams on International Women’s Day

  Caption: PM at the signing of the Network and Support Group for Women (DCOMM Photo) Dear Citizen’s of St. Maarten As the First Prime Minister, and as the First…

“A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”

  Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Member of Parliament says the Peridot Foundation wishes the United Nations and Secretary B. Moon a Happy International Women’s Day. The theme for this year;…

President Samuel’s Message on International Women’s Day

  Friday March 8 marks International Women’s Day. All women and girls have a fundamental human right to live free of violence. "I would like to congratulate the Sint Maarten…

Salt Pond Fish could be Poisonous; Residents requested to refrain from consuming fish

Reports continue to reach the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour that individuals have been observed picking up or catching fish from the Salt Pond for possible human…

Central Committee to Meet in Urgent Session on March 12; Prime Minister to be present

The Central Committee of Parliament will meet in an urgent session on March 12 in connection to legislative amendments related to the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the inauguration of…

Central Committee of Parliament to meet March 11; Second agenda point added about Parlatino

The Central Committee of Parliament will meet on March 11. The first agenda point is in connection with a working visit to the Netherlands at the end of April. A…

Caribbean Civil Society Cervical Cancer Advocacy Workshop planned for March 21-22

Sint Maarten is the venue for the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) Caribbean Civil Society Cervical Cancer Advocacy Workshop from March 21-22. The workshop is for representatives of cancer societies and…