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From Classroom to Parliament: MP York Adopts Former School Marie Genevieve De Weever Primary School to Tackle Budget Cuts.

Phillipsburg- In response to significant budget cuts that have left schools struggling with resource shortages, Member of Parliament More...

SMMC response to recent claims

CAY HILL, ST. MAARTEN: St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) wishes to address recent claims regarding conditions at our facility and provide More...

“Cabinet Mercelina II appointed and sworn-in”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG  — Today November 26, 2024, members of the incoming Council of Ministers Cabinet Mercelina II were appointed More...

Traffic Woes in Paradise: Solutions for St. Maarten’s Traffic Congestion Crisis

SIMPSON BAY — St. Maarten, an island renowned for its many beaches, vibrant nightlife and busy tourist seasons, is facing an More...

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs calls out MP Doran Over Mullet Bay

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (November, 2024) – I have taken note of an article attributed to Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy Doran, More...

Government of Sint Maarten Signs Agreement to Launch Phase 2 of New Prison Project

PHILIPSBURG — On November 18, 2024, Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis, representing the Government of St. Maarten, officially More...

MP York Submits Urgent Request for VROMI Committee Meeting in Light of Recent Weather Challenges

PHILIPSBURG — November 19, 2024 — Following severe weather impacts over the past week, Chair of the VROMI Committee, MP York, More...

“Hands-Off or All-In?” Doran Pushes for Sint Maarten’s Right to Mullet Bay

PHILIPSBURG — November 19th, 2024 — MP Egbert Doran is voicing serious concerns over the government’s recent handling of More...

A Flood of Consequences

Sunday, St. Maarten found itself drowning—not just in water, but in the stark reality of decades of poor planning, negligence, and outright disregard for sustainable development. 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...

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...

The future of Mullet Bay

By Hilbert Haar Once upon a time, former parliamentarian Rolando Brison wanted to “give Mullet Bay back to the people.” 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 More...

SMMC response to recent claims

CAY HILL, ST. MAARTEN: St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) wishes to address recent claims regarding conditions...

“Cabinet Mercelina II appointed and sworn-in”

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG  — Today November 26, 2024, members of the incoming Council of Ministers Cabinet...

Traffic Woes in Paradise: Solutions for St. Maarten’s Traffic Congestion Crisis

SIMPSON BAY — St. Maarten, an island renowned for its many beaches, vibrant nightlife and busy...

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..

Another illegal sale of Mullet Bay

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of serious concern regarding what will be another 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..

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..

From Classroom to Parliament: MP York Adopts Former School Marie Genevieve De Weever Primary School to Tackle Budget Cuts.

Phillipsburg- In response to significant budget cuts that have left schools struggling with resource shortages, Member of Parliament Darryl York has..

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs calls out MP Doran Over Mullet Bay

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (November, 2024) – I have taken note of an article attributed to Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy..

St. Maarten Industry Reps at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

PHOTO CAPTION: Representatives from Sint Maarten’s marine and yachting sector gathered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) to strengthen..
 

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs calls out MP Doran Over Mullet Bay

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (November, 2024) – I have taken note of an article attributed to Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy..

Follow-Up Steps in ENNIA Resolution

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), in close cooperation with the Governments of Curaçao and Sint..

St. Maarten Industry Reps at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

PHOTO CAPTION: Representatives from Sint Maarten’s marine and yachting sector gathered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) to strengthen..
 

The future of Mullet Bay

By Hilbert Haar Once upon a time, former parliamentarian Rolando Brison wanted to “give Mullet Bay back to the people.” Nothing..

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..