Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Claret Connor on Tuesday reiterated government’s position to establish timeshare consumer protection and meet the goal of bringing credibility to St. Maarten’s Timeshare product.…
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As of April 1st children under the age of 12 can only travel with an own passport
As of April 1st, 2015 children younger than 12 years should also have their own passports. Everyone who wants to travel will then need a passport. So it is no…
Island Gems Charity Foundation to St. Maarten Animal Rescue Team (SMART)
Island Gems Charity Foundation recently made a donation to St. Maarten Animal Rescue Team (SMART) to aid with the spaying and neutering of abandoned cats and dogs. The cheque was…
POLICE KEEP STREETS SAFE AND CONDUCT TRAFFIC CONTROLS
During the week of Sunday January 25th through January 29th 2015 the port of Sint Maarten has been quite busy with the large amount cruise ship arrivals totaling 24 thus…
Positive Response to IATA’s Presentation on Automated Passport Control at SXM Airport
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Claret Connor, is in full support of the initiative of the Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, to introduce Automatic Passport Control…
Minister Fleming-Artsen meets with Board of St. Maarten Student Support Services
Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Josianne Fleming-Artsen recently met with the board of St. Maarten Student Support Services (S4) to get an update with respect to S4 activities for 2015. Minister Fleming-Artsen…
TelEm Group once again proud sponsor of schools youth soccer program
TelEm Group joined Minister of Eduction, Culture, Youth & Sports, Rita Bourne Gumbs in kicking off the 23rd Interscholastic Soccer Tournament at the Johan Cruyff Court in Belvedere, Saturday. The…
Educational staff on St. Eustatius takes assessment
The week of 26 January on St. Eustatius is dominated by the assessment which is taken by approximately 120 teachers and other education professionals in order to establish the level…
Prevention program Zippy’s Friends comes to St Maarten
The Mental Health Foundation, in cooperation with the Public Schools and Catholic Schools, is in the process of bringing a prevention program called ‘Zippy’s Friends’ to the children of St.…
USFOL Volunteers Continue to Support Community-based Programs in Curacao
On January 15, 2015, ten men and women from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) visited the children and staff of Fuik Children’s Center to support their program through sports…