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Parliament Unanimously Approves MP Egbert Doran’s Motion to Increase Funeral Assistance for Civil Servants

In a great show of compassion, the Parliament of Sint Maarten unanimously passed a motion put forth by MP Egbert Doran to increase More...

Crime fund Motion unanimously approved

~ Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Ardwell Irion Call for Comprehensive Crime Prevention Policy ~ PHILIPSBURG – Members More...

Dr. Arrindell in Geneva: France, the Netherlands hide behind “farcical colonial structures” in St. Martin

Dr. Rhoda Arrindell, president, One SXM Association, Geneva, Switzerland GREAT BAY (October, 2024)—France and the Netherlands must More...

MP Omar E.C. Otley urges Fair Consumer relief on bills as Government Seeks Approval for Naf.75.6 million in Taxpayer Funds to Purchase GEBE Generators”

In the midst of GEBE’s disheartening and contentious development, Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has raised significant concerns More...

ABUSE OF POWER?

By Richard Gibson Sr. To determine whether a system is democratic, several key components must be present: the existence of free and More...

Sales of Winair’s shares is not a “missed opportunity”

PHILIPSBURG — Recent false statements by the current Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, asserting that no discussions regarding More...

Pan-American Life Insurance Group Appoints Youil Homsi – CEO Caribbean

New Orleans, LA, October 15, 2024 — Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has appointed Youil Homsi as CEO Caribbean Region, More...

The Predicaments of Raising Tourism Taxes

Whereas the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) supports some important steps made recently by the government of More...

Stability is what we need now

Today, August 22, 2024, we witness the signing of a letter of intent by a new coalition to govern our beloved Country of St. Maarten. This marks yet another chapter in our political More...

Industry standards be damned!

Utilities company NV GEBE had to do something quick to answer to the growing frustration about the power cuts that have been plaguing everybody’s life on St. Maarten these More...

A painful omission

Editorial Yes, we missed it too, but an alert by Renate and Denicio Brison pointed our noses on to the facts: the national decree announcing elections for August 19 contains More...

Community Investment Fund

~ Establishing a Community Investment Fund to Support Local Businesses: A Path to Sustainable Growth for St. Maarten ~ In recent weeks, the potential closure of Carl & Sons More...

Creating a new tourism destination concept

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert What would happen if an entire tourism destination was dedicated to expressing tourism legacy in a new way? Wanting to explore the potential for developing More...

Local Shareholders Will Be Winair’s Best Customers!

~ Unpaid Advice to Government About Winair From Local Aviation and Travel Specialist, Terrance Rey ~ The recent acquisition More...

Can the Government Guarantee ENNIA Pension Fund Recovery?

~ And what are the implications of moral hazard? ~ By Terrance Rey The question of whether the government can More...

Parliament Unanimously Approves MP Egbert Doran’s Motion to Increase Funeral Assistance for Civil Servants

In a great show of compassion, the Parliament of Sint Maarten unanimously passed a motion put...

Crime fund Motion unanimously approved

~ Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg and Ardwell Irion Call for Comprehensive Crime Prevention Policy ~...

MP Omar E.C. Otley urges Fair Consumer relief on bills as Government Seeks Approval for Naf.75.6 million in Taxpayer Funds to Purchase GEBE Generators”

In the midst of GEBE’s disheartening and contentious development, Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has raised...

Leaders Must Focus on the People’s Struggles, Not Power Struggles

~ MP Ludmila De Weever’s Candid Speech on Party Leadership and Policy Recommendations ~ PHILIPSBURG – In More...

“Governor Baly appoints Mr. L.F.E. Mercelina as Formateur”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG — Considering the results of the August 19, 2024, elections, consultations held with the political leaders of all..

Who will be minister of what?

Speculation is rampant about who will be ministers of which ministries. Initially it was expected that an information and a formation..

ABUSE OF POWER?

By Richard Gibson Sr. To determine whether a system is democratic, several key components must be present: More...

Protecting the Environment is Critical to Reigniting Agriculture on St. Maarten

Dear Editor, In light of the renewed emphasis on reigniting agriculture on the island, it is important to also realize that..

Abuse of power and unnecessary maritime delays

Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to express my concerns regarding the unfortunate incidents that occurred on August 22, 2024,..

Parliament Unanimously Approves MP Egbert Doran’s Motion to Increase Funeral Assistance for Civil Servants

In a great show of compassion, the Parliament of Sint Maarten unanimously passed a motion put forth by MP Egbert Doran..

Parliament Unanimously Approves MP Egbert Doran’s Motion to Increase Funeral Assistance for Civil Servants

In a great show of compassion, the Parliament of Sint Maarten unanimously passed a motion put forth by MP Egbert Doran..

MP Omar E.C. Otley urges Fair Consumer relief on bills as Government Seeks Approval for Naf.75.6 million in Taxpayer Funds to Purchase GEBE Generators”

In the midst of GEBE’s disheartening and contentious development, Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has raised significant concerns regarding the government’s..
 

Sales of Winair’s shares is not a “missed opportunity”

PHILIPSBURG — Recent false statements by the current Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, asserting that no discussions regarding the sale of..

Can the Government Guarantee ENNIA Pension Fund Recovery?

~ And what are the implications of moral hazard? ~ By Terrance Rey The question of whether the government can guarantee..

The Predicaments of Raising Tourism Taxes

Whereas the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) supports some important steps made recently by the government of St. Maarten,..
 

Quite some options but no solution yet for half-empty TelEm-building

PHILIPSBURG — Offices in the TelEm building on Pond Island are currently unused due to layoffs and staff reductions and the..

Cusha Cartoons book in production

Dear reader, Welcome to this page where I will be compiling the best of the satirical cartoons we have published over..

Luciano Homemade Gelato: A Taste of The Netherlands in St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — Luciano Homemade Gelato, a renowned name with 15 locations in the Netherlands and 2 in Bonaire, has recently opened..