Dutch implement new restrictions on halal and kosher meat

The Netherlands is set to sharpen up laws around ritually-slaughtered meat. Martijn van Dam, junior minister for economic affairs, wants stricter rules on meat from animals killed with ‘ritual’ methods…

PHOTO 1 UP leader MP Theo Heyliger with BVI Minister for Communications and Works Mark Vanterpool,  Minister for Health and Social Services Ronnie Skelton and Minister for Tourism Marlon Penn…

Court hearings commence in criminal case against former Curacao prime minister

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — The criminal case against former Curacao prime minister and current Member of Parliament, Gerrit Schotte, leader of the opposition party MFK, and his partner, Cicely van der…

Prime Minister Marlin & Joseph Lake Jr. Commend Success from the Heart

Press Release Great Bay, St. Maarten February 15, 2016:  The book signing of Success from the Heart, an Amazon bestselling book commissioned by Adam Markel, CEO of New Peaks™ was recently…

SMMTA Announces Renewed Interest in St. Maarten Boat Show

  Philipsburg – The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) has officially announced that they are looking into the opportunity to once again host a St. Maarten Boat Show.  The announcement…

Connie Gumbs-Francis is the recipient of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise’s  ‘Vocational Service Award’

Press Release   On Tuesday February 16, 2016,  Mrs. Connie Gumbs-Francis was  awarded the Vocational Service Award for 2016.      President Marcellia Henry stated that ‘To be eligible for…

From Board and Leader of the Democratic Party.  IT TAKES A TEAM; KUDOS TO TEAM KEACY. 

It was an immense moment of pride for all who came out to welcome our young sports hero Keacy Carty back homeon Wednesday evening. The story of his performance during…

Keacy Carty Receives Hero Welcome From The Government & People of Sint Maarten

            SIMPSON BAY  – Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Silveria Jacobs along with the Council of Ministers, was…

Disconnection Notice

  NV GEBE hereby informs the general public that DISCONNECTIONS will take place for the following areas during the week of February 22 – 26, 2016. Front Street Back Street…

P O L I C E   R E P O R T  “CATFISH” investigation  treated as a criminal investigation

In the morning hours on Sunday January 10th 2016, human remains/bones were found by hikers walking through a trail on the Arlette B. Peters road; also know as the Old Cake…