On Tuesday March 17th at approximately 03.45 p.m. a police patrol was sent by the Central Dispatch to the cruise vessel “Independence of the Seas” which was docked the A.C.…
Day: March 18, 2015
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Concludes Visit to the Dutch Caribbean
U.S. Ambassador Timothy R. Broas concluded his visit to the Dutch Caribbean on Tuesday. Accompanied by U.S. Consul General James Moore, he met with meet with distinguished members of government…
Mangrove Reforestation Initiative Results in 700 square meters of new Mangrove Strands by the Simpson Bay Causeway
Based on recently completed survey work the Mangrove Reforestation Initiative of the area surrounding the Simpson Bay Causeway has resulted in approximately 700 square meters of valuable Mangrove Habitat supporting…
Council on Law Enforcement presents prison report to Minister of Justice
More than ‘bricks, bars and cameras’ needed within prisons in Sint Maarten, notes council Representatives of the Council on Law Enforcement on Monday presented its report “the security and the…
Large Pod of Dolphins Spotted Last Few Days
The Nature Foundation is urging all vessels to exercise caution and report sightings of marine mammals. Over the last few days the Foundation has been noticing a large number of…
MP Lake backs calls to raise drinking age for young people from 16 to 18 years of age
United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Maurice Lake is in full support of raising the drinking age and commends the St. Maarten Lions Club for its initiative…
“Wanted suspect” shot by police
On Tuesday March 17th at approximately 04.45 p.m. several police patrols were sent in the Cole Bay area to search for a for a suspect known to police as “Bolita”…