ODM says Tropical Storm Chantal Poses No Threat to Country Sint Maarten at this Time

The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been closely monitoring the progress of the third Tropical Storm for the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm (TS) Chantal. Based on the 8.00am…

Minister Lourens tells students to do their best on the job

PHOTO CUTLINE: Students who took part in the BOPP training listen attentively to Minister of Education Hon. Patricia Lourens as she spoke to them on Friday prior to the certificate…

Explosion at GEBE Pondfill Substation

On Friday July 5, 2013 at approximately 5:45pm there was an explosion at the Pondfill Substation next to N.V.GEBE Main Office. Smoke was coming from the "High Voltage Switch Gear…

Minister Lake meets with GEBE Shareholders; Minister assured that GEBE jobs secured

PHOTO CUTLINE: L to R: Minister Hon. Maurice Lake (2nd from left) meeting with GEBE Shareholder Foundation representatives. Also in the photo are members of the Minister’s Cabinet. DCOMM Photo…

Minister Plenipotentiary Voges attendsVenezuela Independence Day Celebrations

  PHOTO CUTLINE: L to R, Minister Plenipotentiary of Curacao Hon. Marvelyne Wiels, Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba Hon. Edwin Abath, Ambassador of Venezuela Hon. H. Aissami Madah and Minister Hon.…

Prime Minister attends the I Love my Ram Ramgoat Competition in Colombier

Encourages Communities of Both Sides of the Island to Support the Ram Beauty Contest The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams opened the annual Ram Goat Competition…

President Arrindell meets with Minister of Finance Hassink

PHOTO CUTLINE: L to R, Minister of Finance Hon. Martin Hassink shaking hands after concluding a successful meeting with President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell and signing the guestbook. Tentative…

UP Leader Concerned about Store Closures at Airport and Job Losses

  I am extremely concerned about what is happening with the closure of stores at the Princess Juliana International Airport, and what will happen with the employees. Some who have…

Football Field and Running Track at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex Temporarily Closed Off as of Monday

As of Monday July 8th , the Raoul Illidge Sport Complex will be temporarily closed for the general public. Contractor MNO Vervat St. Maarten will start with phase one of…

APS INFORMATION SESSIONS WELL RECEIVED BY EMPLOYERS

Over the past 4 weeks a series of informative sessions held by APS, the general pension fund administrator, have been warmly received by participants. Two groups were targeted: representatives of…