MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays

PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies have been and currently are with regard to tax holidays and other fiscal incentives,” independent 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...

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...
Caribbean aviation of the future
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Just imagine. A small island, or a short runway, or just a resort with ample open space. Out of the blue sky comes an airplane and lands right there, like More...
Wishful thinking

By Hilbert Haar The prime minister listening to his own fairy tale. That is how comedian Wim Kan once described the traditional More...
Eternal debt

By Hilbert Haar I am not an accountant and not a financial wizard, so I share my thoughts with our readers about More...
MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays
PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies...
Enterprise Support Program extended until 2028
PHILIPSBURG — The Enterprise Support Project (ESP) will remain in place until June 2028, the National...
Saleh’s function as Minister of State under pressure
WILLEMSTAD — Almost twenty years after he became Minister of State for the Netherlands Antilles, Jaime...
Economic recovery is above expectations, CFT says

PHILIPSBURG — St. Maarten performed better than expected More...
Chief Commissioner John addresses artificial intelligence during symposium in Aruba

PHILIPSBURG — Chief Commissioner Carl John delivered a compelling presentation about the use of artificial More...
Law enforcement requires substantial investments
PHILIPSBURG — The Law enforcement Council made fifty recommendations in 2022 to improve the situation at the police force in St...Law Enforcement Council: Most recommendations followed
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Law Enforcement Council (the Council), in its third sub-inspection as part of an overall review of..Good Governance and the Didam Arrest: Implications for Sint Maarten

Dear Editor, When discussing good governance, many typically think of government and governmental organizations. More...
Why should the Sint Maarten and Curaçao people CARE about and pay CLOSE(R) attention to the Ennia Saga?
Dear Editor, Firstly, it’s important to note that the underlying management, supervision, and governance issues are not unique to ENNIA. Curaçao..Pro Soualiga: Dutch State Offside on Three Fronts with Ennia Ordeal
Dear Editor, In June of 2023, State Secretary Van Huffelen stated that the Governments of Curacao and St. Maarten would have..Cft satisfied with intended budget amendments

Implementing justice function book will cost more than 40 million


MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays
PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies have been and currently are..
MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays
PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies have been and currently are..
Enterprise Support Program extended until 2028
PHILIPSBURG — The Enterprise Support Project (ESP) will remain in place until June 2028, the National Recovery Project Bureau (NRPB) announced..
Enterprise Support Program extended until 2028
PHILIPSBURG — The Enterprise Support Project (ESP) will remain in place until June 2028, the National Recovery Project Bureau (NRPB) announced..
Appeals court holds Ansary liable for Ennia debacle
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that insurance company Ennia is entitled to at least 153.8 million..
Jetbridge being installed at Princess Juliana International Airport
SXM AIRPORT — A large section of the first Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has been..
Minister Doran gave land in long lease to his brother and to the mother of his children
PHILIPSBURG -- Cadastre documents show that Minister of Public Housing, Urban Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Egbert Doran granted rights of..
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..