Rays of Hope: Strengthening Conservation Efforts for Manta Rays

Manta rays are highly charismatic creatures that inhabit the waters of the Dutch Caribbean. In addition to being a highly prized find for divers and snorkelers, they are also important…

Be aware of Sexually Transmitted Infections

 As part of the Collective Preventive Service’s (CPS) annual calendar of health observances for the month of April, emphasis is placed on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). CPS takes the opportunity to remind and encourage…

TelEm Group says DDOS attacks on the rise in Caribbean Region

  Engineers and technicians at TelEm Group are actively analyzing the DDoS assault. TelEm Group is informing customers of a service disruption on the island.DDoS is overloading the company’s communications networks…

Meeting with RBC bank yielded positive results for Saba people

A meeting between the Public Entity Saba and management of RBC Royal Bank N.V. (“RBC”) onFriday, April 14, 2023, to discuss banking matters on Saba has resulted in some concrete…

State Secretary Van Huffelen says she had “very good” visit to Saba

Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen said at theend of her working visit to Saba on Wednesday, April 19 that it was a “very good…

Minister Lambriex welcomes Inaugural Flight of La Compagnie to the ‘Friendly Island’

A test run of a weekly flight out of Newark took place on Sunday. A second flight is planned for April 23. The new air service is catering to travelers…

The Sint Maarten Police Force have recently noticed an increase in the circulation of false insurance documents, a situation we have been monitoring for some time now.

Several individuals have attempted to use forged insurance policies to collect number plates and some ofthese false documents have also been confiscated at the scene of traffic accidents.The Police of…

Victim in Critical but Stable Condition Following Stabbing at Festival Village

The police of Sint Maarten are currently investigating, a stabbing occurred at Festival Village at around 1:00 amearly morning of April 16th, 2023. The male victim, who received several stab…

BTP DONATES SUSTAINABLE CUPS TO KALABOOM, PROMOTING ECO-FRIENDLY CELEBRATIONS

In an effort to promote sustainability and to reduce waste on the island, Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP), has donated 1,500 sustainable cups to the carnival troupe of…

Island Council training on Bonaire was very valuable

The three-day training on Bonaire on April 11, 12 and 13 provided valuable insights for the new Island Council.“The training brought more insight into the role and responsibilities that you…