Tourism Bureau inaugurates new office

PHILIPSBURG — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) inaugurated its new office in the Convent Building on Front Street on Friday, December 1 under the watchful eye of government officials, tourism More...
Rethinking the ENNIA Bailout: Say NO to the Loan

I firmly believe that when it comes to the bailout of ENNIA by the Dutch government, the involvement of St. Maarten and Curacao should not be a part of the equation. The responsibility More...
St. Maarten’s judicial professions calling for urgent update legal system

In the light of recent revelations during the installation ceremony of the new Judge Gerben Drenth, it is apparent that the legal system in St. Maarten is in dire need of More...
An interesting index

It is tempting to blow our horn in triumph about a report that places St. Maarten second on the Caribbean Investment Climate Index. Finally something to be proud of. It is also More...

Analysis: Electoral Strategies and the Significance of a Full Slate
By Terrance Rey The analysis of the 2020 elections in St. Maarten sheds light on a crucial aspect of electoral dynamics: the impact of the number of candidates on a party’s More...
Business incubators
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert floated an interesting concept in a column that describes the benefits of business incubators. Incubators have a strong resemblance with the business centers More...
Counterfeiting

By Hilbert Haar Tee shirts, watches, booze, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics. There is hardly a product for which consumers cannot More...
Good grief!

By Hilbert Haar What is the world coming to? What happened to the process of logical thinking? Those thoughts More...
Tourism Bureau inaugurates new office
PHILIPSBURG — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) inaugurated its new office in the Convent Building...
Culture at GEBE is unhealthy, Integrity Chamber says
PHILIPSBURG — The company culture at utilities company GEBE is unhealthy due to a lack of...
Dutch prison system also struggles with staff shortages
PHILIPSBURG — The Pointe Blanche prison is not the only facility in the Kingdom’s justice chain...
Culture at GEBE is unhealthy, Integrity Chamber says

PHILIPSBURG — The company culture at utilities company More...
Minister Richardson: “Decision is vital to meet the pressing needs of the Pointe Blanche prison”

PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Justice Anna Richardson has reacted in a hurry to criticism from the police More...
Detention center becomes responsibility of the police force – union threatens with strike
PHILIPSBURG — The NAPB – the National General Police Union – has reacted with dismay to the decision by Justice Minister..Chief Commissioner John addresses artificial intelligence during symposium in Aruba
PHILIPSBURG — Chief Commissioner Carl John delivered a compelling presentation about the use of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting advantages as well..From hope to suicide!

Dear Editor, NOW, just some months ago, bounced on to the scene with petite fanfare, as a new political party, More...
We Are Embracing Flawed Electoral Regulations
Dear Editor, Soon Postulation to participate in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary election is upon us. Political parties will be presenting their..United People’s Party Board denounces deceptive rhetoric for personal gain
Sint Maarten – The Board of the United People’s (UP) Party strongly condemns the malicious rhetoric and disingenuous statements peddled by individuals..Cft satisfied with intended budget amendments

Dutch prison system also struggles with staff shortages


The Central Voting Bureau announce the schedule for Postulation Day
The Central Voting Bureau is pleased to announce the schedule for Postulation Day, Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at the House of..
Public order and domain at risk of not being respected
Philipsburg – President, Party Leader and member of Parliament of the Party for Progress Melissa Gumbs and PFP Vice President Marvio..
Tourism Bureau inaugurates new office
PHILIPSBURG — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) inaugurated its new office in the Convent Building on Front Street on Friday,..
KSA fines gambling operator Betent more than $3 million
THE HAGUE – The Dutch gaming authority KSA has fined online gambling company Betent $3 million ($3.27 million) for violating a..
Appeals court blocks Ennia’s attempt to get a judgment from the Supreme Court
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice has denied Ennia’s request to have the Supreme Court render judgment on the court’s..
Tourism Bureau inaugurates new office
PHILIPSBURG — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) inaugurated its new office in the Convent Building on Front Street on Friday,..
Mullet Bay sale intended to cover Sun Resorts-debts
PHILIPSBURG — The intention to sell a small part of Mullet Bay aims to cover “huge debts” at its formal owner..
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..