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Editorial - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Editorial: Make love, not war

The demand by the prosecution of 10-year imprisonment against a girl who is just 17 years old sends a strong message to the younger members of our community. It is a strong call on young people to solve their differences in a peaceful manner, not wit

Opinion - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Opinion: Same sex marriage

Prime Minister Wescot-Williams made a clear announcement when this newspaper asked her yesterday about the government’s position on the issue of same sex marriage. Nobody has to explain to us what the current political climate for this issue is:

St. Maarten News - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Committee discusses royal visit

Committee discusses royal visit

The members of the National Organizing Committee tasked with planning and organizing the upcoming royal visit with Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams. Seated from left, Chairman Keith Franca, Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams, Vice-Chairman

St. Maarten News - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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PM Wescot-Williams: “Time approaches for debate about same sex marriage”

St. Maarten – “The time is approaching that we will have to have that debate,” Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams said in answer to a question from this newspaper about the government’s position on same sex marriage. Two weeks ago, the f

St. Maarten News - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Court reopens investigation into Son Latino murders

St. Maarten – The Court in First Instance reopened the investigation into the involvement of Rodriguez W. in the murders of Miquel Torres Cleman (21) and Antoine McKenzie Whit (25) on December 9 of last year near the Son Latino nightclub on Illidge

St. Maarten News - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Nature Foundation response to massive fish die off

St. Maarten – The Nature Foundation was called on Monday by staff of Telem regarding a possible fish die off taking place in the Great Salt Pond. On arrival at the Telem main building it was noticed that the trench leading out from Turning Point in

St. Maarten News - Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Port of St. Maarten and Lagoon Authority showcases at boat show

St. Maarten – For the first time ever, the Port of St. Maarten and the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) will be showcasing the maritime and yachting sector of the country at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida from October 31