Geen levenslang meer op Sint Maarten Levenslanggestraften moeten gratie krijgen wanneer langer vasthouden geen strafrechtelijk doel meer dient. De uitspraak van het Constitutioneel Hof Sint Maarten van 8 november…
Category: Islands’ News
Lagoon Authority announces high tourist season Simpson Bay Bridge opening schedule
The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) announces the introduction of its high tourist season Simpson Bay Bridge opening schedule effective Monday, November 18. Motorists and other road users should…
King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima Attend Youth Showcase
The King and Queen of the Netherlands were the guests of honor at a special Youth Showcase held on November 13th 2013, in their honor.
Central Committee Meeting for Friday about the physically handicapped
A Central Committee session of the House of Parliament is scheduled for November 15 regarding the physically handicapped. The session is set for Friday at 10.00am in the General Assembly…
Several new stores to open at SXM Airport by the start of tourist season
New Commercial Strategy Progressing Steadily At least seven new concessionaires are set to open for business by the beginning of the St. Maarten tourist season. This was revealed by Suzy…
Pride Questions Parliament’s intentions ,Will Ministers uphold constitution?
On April 18th 2013 Parliament of St. Maarten made history by passing several motions which instructed the Council of Ministers to take measures aimed at protecting the island’s Natural and…
Filipino Community raising funds for typhoon victims in Philippines
~Urges public to support~ The Filipino Community in St. Maarten is raising funds to assist victims of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), which Philippine officials said has left some 10,000 casualties…
Tzu Chi raising funds for typhoon victims in Philippines
~Opens special WIB account~ The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation is following in the footsteps of its international arm to raise emergency aid for victims of the devastating typhoon Yolanda…
Inspection Dept advises bus drivers & parents to take road closures into consideration
The School Bussing & Taxi Dispatching Inspection Department of Economic Affairs is urging bus drivers and parents to take into consideration for the coming days when taking their children to…
Minister Richardson witnesses signing of MOA between SMITCOMS and RCN
for subsea SSCS telecommunications cable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications Hon. Ted Richardson proudly witnessed on Tuesday afternoon the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between…