Bert Hofman co-lecturer at “The Law Matters to You” on Election laws

On August 29, 2016, at the University of St. Martin, there will be the third law lecture in the series, “The Law Matters to You,” a project by the Department…

Prime Minister Marlin receives Courtesy Visit from US Consul General

Prime Minister William Marlin recently received a courtesy visit from newly appointed US Consul General Margaret Hawthorne who is responsible for the Dutch Caribbean Islands, Sint Maarten, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire,…

Port St. Maarten hosts Stakeholders Meeting for Pullmantur Road Show

On Monday morning, various stakeholders gathered at Port St. Maarten Conference Room to meet with Pullmantur Group International Sales Director Giorgia Cappabianca, regarding a roadshow to promote the cruise lines…

Public announcement: Orphaned pensioners

The Social & Health Insurances, SZV would like to inform all parents, guardians and persons responsible for orphaned pensioners, between the ages of 15 and 24, that a school statement…

Minister Henk Kamp of Economic Affairs visits Caribbean Netherlands

 Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp will pay a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire from August 28th until September 1st.   On August 28th the Minister will…

Minister of Education Jacobs expresses heartfelt condolences to the family who lost their son in a tragic accident

Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs expresses deep and heartfelt condolences to the parents and family of the young boy whose life was tragically lost in an accident on Saturday morning…

Emergency Shelter and Natural Disaster Planning Presentation at Rotary Sunrise by Joy Arnell and Mark Schloss

Hurricanes are natural disasters that constantly threaten the Caribbean islands, especially St. Maarten as we are right in the center of the hurricane belt. We saw the first real destruction…

Former science teacher Peter Mazereeuw donates family train set to Benjamin foster home

Last community gesture before returning to Netherlands Former St. Dominic High School, and Milton Peters College Physics and General Science teacher, Peter Mazereeuw and his two children left the island…

Minister Lee Responds to Dr. Petit

I am very surprised by the press release of the former chairman of the supervisory Board SZV, Dr. Michel Petit.  I find it strange that during my time in office, Dr. Petit…

On Central Bank alleged irregularities: Priest urges cooler heads to prevail; reiterates call for meeting

Amidst news that the director of the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten is under investigation and may face criminal charges over irregularities at the Central Bank and allegations…