The Vesuvius-trial has almost run the first leg of its course. The prosecution has presented its case and defense attorneys have rattled the cage this week to the best of their abilities. Where the prosecution demands two life sentences and against
Dear Editor, This morning around 11.30 I turned on the radio and heard MP Lloyd Richardson speaking. He said that there are many children in Sint Maarten with mental health problems, such as behavior problems, autism, etc. However, Mr. Richardson
It is interesting that Pueblo Soberano leader Helmin Wiels wants to live up to the screening law the parliament passed before the elections. MFK-leader Gerrit Schotte wants nothing to do with this piece of legislation, saying that it was approved by
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten / By Hilbert Haar – The third day of the Vesuvius-trial did not bring any additional fireworks or it must have been that the attorneys for alleged gang leader Omar J., his equally alleged hit man Carlos R. contested all charges and aske
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten -Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams met with outgoing Country Manager of Bank of Nova Scotia Elie Bendaly on Monday. Bendaly will be leaving St. Maarten to further his professional career abroad and officially bid farewell to the prime
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St. Maarten - Just a few weeks after assembling behind the zoo on the Ring Road to show their support for the construction of a drag racing strip, the St Maarten Drag Racing Association will stage a peaceful car and bike show this upcoming Sunday on
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St. Maarten – According to a press release from the cabinet of Prime Minister Wescot-Williams, work on the installation of fire safety related provisions in the new government administration building began during the past weekend. When our photogra
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St. Maarten -Education Minister Sarah Jacobs gave an update to parliamentarians on Monday on the construction and maintenance works at various schools across the island. “The contractor F.M is in default at the Seventh Day Adventist School on paym
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St. Maarten - The first round in the 2012 Futsal competition ended on an exciting note with five teams battling for the top position and a chance to advance to the Super League (NSL) during the matches which was held at the LB Scot Sports Auditorium
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St. Maarten - Songstress, Betti V Nisbeth, St. Maarten’s daughter of the soil, has been singing and performing since the tender age of 12, when she blew away her local church congregation with her rendition of ‘Tomorrow’ by the Winans. Now, s
French St. Martin News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Martin - “The French side of the island can remain competitive as a major regional tourist destination with innovative and smart projects involving young people, tradition and culture.” This was the general consensus after a delegation from t
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten - For the first time in recent years, five local gospel recording artists will share one stage for the Sounds of Freedom, Faith and Worship Concert. The event is the brainchild of Zamar Musical Productions and will be held on Saturday No
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St. Maarten – Government mediator Derrick Holiday is frustrating attempts by the United Federation of the Windward Antilles (Ufa) to meet with him about a date for a union-referendum at Trimerit NV, the company that operates as Diamond Casino. A me
St. Maarten Sports - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten - It did not matter if they were following a family tradition or were just emulating members on their respective communities or stars on television, all that mattered was that they all had a degree of raw talent. The primary and secondary
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St. Maarten - The Fountain of Health Natural Health Food Store donated Multivitamins for the 6 contestants who will be taking part in the upcoming Little Miss St. Martin Pageant, slated for Sunday November 4 at the Celebration Palace. Among the aims
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten - Almost two weeks after consumers experienced disruptions in their internet service, providers Caribserve and Telem encountered more technical problems yesterday. This is again related to an outage on a submarine cable between St. Maar
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten (DCOMM) – Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg, currently head of Collective Prevention Services (CPS), and Dr. Jennifer Alexander, will be two of several speakers at the cancer conference that begins on Friday morning at the Sonesta Great Bay Be
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on October 24, 2012
St. Maarten -This Saturday the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council of Beacon Hill/Maho/Cupecoy will hold its first Get to Know Your Neighbor event at Sunset Beach Bar. “By bringing everyone together we create stronger ties and from t
