Thursday 31 December officially is the last day of service of Jacques van der Horde at the BES Public Prosecution. This means that after more than 25 years he bids…
Month: December 2015
National Reporting Bureau (NRB) for Human Trafficking starts to meet with minority group representatives
The National Reporting Bureau (NRB) for Human Trafficking which falls under the Ministry of Justice, has started the process to meet with representatives of minority groups in the Sint Maarten…
Public transportation operator permit holders reminded of January 4 controls of vehicles at parking lot near Little League Ball Park
The Inspectorate of the Ministry Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT), would like to inform all Public Transportation Operators (PTOs) permit holders that the annual control of PTOs…
Partial Closure of Ebenezer Road on Thursday evening until Friday morning
Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that the Ebenezer Road will be partially closed on Thursday evening, December 31 until Friday morning January 1st.…
Make 2016 New Year’s Resolutions to Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes are affecting the people of the Americas at high and increasing rates. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), national surveys demonstrates that obesity is increasing…
Minister Lee Introduces His Cabinet Staff
In keeping with Minister Lee’s vision of openness and transparency to attract candidates in St. Maarten to his Cabinet for the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA),…
Port St. Maarten Not Building on the Beach. Parking part of Tourism Product Enhancement for the Economy
Port St. Maarten Management would like to set the record straight where it concerns allegations made about building a parking lot on the public beach. The beaches are part and…
Fire Department issues guidelines for fireworks
The Fire Department has granted permits to Firefly Fireworks allowing them to import, transport and sell consumer fireworks. Sales will start from the 29th until the 31st of December 2015…
Businesses in Philipsburg Allowed to Open on January 1st
The Ministry Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT), would like to inform that businesses in Philipsburg will be able to open on New Year’s Day. Four cruise…
Minister of Sports Jacobs recently welcomed U19 Basketball Team upon Arrival at SXM Airport
The Honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Affairs Silveria Jacobs, recently welcomed home seven of the 12 players of the U19 Basketball Team along with their coach Khalil…