Administrative blackmail. This is how Vice Prime Minister Dennis Richardson qualified the looming instruction from the Kingdom Council of Ministers. Those are big words, but they do ring true, certainly in Sint Maarten where the sentiment has turned
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
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Chief Prosecutor Ton Maan: “We have indicated to the Minister of Justice that the prostitution policy violates international treaties.” Photo Today / Hilbert Haar St. Maarten – “The word class justice has hurt us a lot and th
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
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French President Francois Hollande. Photo business2community.com St. Maarten – The President of France, Francois Hollande will chair a regional meeting in Martinique on May 9, dedicated to the preparation for the 21st Conference of
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
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Norissa Richards (left) accepts the crown from her predecessor Bria Sorton. Photo Today / Milton Pieters St. Maarten - The Carnival Mature Queen competition was a nail biter however Norissa Richards blew out the pageant on Monday
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
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Minister Dennis Richardson at the Council of State on Monday. Photo Nico van der Ven THE HAGUE – It does not look like the Netherlands and Sint Maarten will reach an agreement about the establishment of the Integrity Chamber, Piete
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
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St. Maarten - The Social Economic Council (SER) met with the central committee of parliament yesterday afternoon. The role of the SER and what they are presently working on was discussed among other issues by the advisory body. Chairwoman Oldine Br
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 23, 2015
Seared from left: Danny Ramchandani (YSM treasurer), Dr. Haldane Davis (executive director UVI), Valerie Giterson-Pantophlet (President USM) and Wycliffe Smith (Vice-President); standing from left: interim-president and dean of academics Francio
Uncategorized - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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St. Maarten -Saturday was a big hit for organizers of the first ever flag festival held at the Carnival Festival Village. Performers included Venomous, Poizon Band from St. Thomas; Small Axe Band from St Kitts; Tripple Kay Global from Dominica;
On the surface it seems like the two girls who attempted to smuggle drugs into the Pointe Blanche prison yesterday are utterly dumb. Who puts a bunch of ecstasy pills in his pocket for a visit to the prison? That is asking for trouble, right? Ther
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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St. Maarten – The captain and the helmsman of the fishing vessel Raton who made a failed attempt to smuggle three Brazilians via St. Maarten to the British Virgin Islands in February of last year could still get a prison sentence to their name. Th
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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St. Maarten – Police detained a 19-year-old girl and a 22-year-old yesterday after security caught them in two separate attempts to smuggle drugs into the Pointe Blanche prison during visiting hours. The 19-year-old, identified as L.D. came to
Uncategorized - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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Migos performance at Youth Extravaganza canceled St. Maarten -Two members of Atlanta hip hop group Migos were arrested for drug and gun possession following an appearance at Georgia Southern University's Spring Bling concert Saturday evening. Th
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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St. Maarten – Police arrested a woman identified as Y.M. at the Festival Village on Friday evening around 11.15 p.m. after discovering that she was carrying a knife. The woman appeared before the acting prosecutor at the police station and accepte
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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St. Maarten (DCOMM) – The application process for the annual hurricane emergency passes for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season which starts from June 1 to November 30, begins tomorrow and is only applicable for the business sector and vital organi
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 20, 2015
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The police car took a hit when the robbery-suspects attempted to get away. Photo KPSM St. Maarten – Within two-and-a-half hours, two supermarkets and a restaurant became the victims of armed robberies on Saturday evening. After the last one
That the parliament does not want to run head over heels into passing legislation for the establishment of the Integrity Chamber is up to a point understandable. Hence the adjournment of yesterday’s meeting. The question is however what parliame
Opinion, St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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The Apple Watch promises to make users’ lives better in a number of ways, from helping them stay on schedule to tracking their physical activity. But early reviews of the product suggest another possible improvement: It might get us to quit staring
You don’t have to be a celebrity a la Rihanna to become the target of social media users (other labels than user come to mind here, but for starters, we’ll keep it polite). If you live in a small community like, say, Sint Maarten, and the top of
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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Minister Richardson: “Passing this law strengthens our position” St. Maarten– The parliament is dragging its feet, or at least taking its time, with the handling of the draft ordinance for the establishment of the Integrity Chamber. Yesterda
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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St. Maarten—Asking a group of students of the Charlotte Brookson Academy yesterday their feelings towards the now infamous fight between an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old student that was broadcasted on social media proved interesting, since the stu
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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THE HAGUE/GREATBAY – The Dutch Minister of Kingdom Relations, Ronald Plasterk said that he supports a Kingdom-wide investigation that is focused on the money flow within the gambling industry, drug trafficking and trafficking in the Caribbean part
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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St. Maarten - As part of the SHTA’s initiative to highlight educational institutions and programs related to the Hospitality industry, SHTA director Zaandam visited the NIPA where she participated in a “practical lunch” prepared by the culinar
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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St. Maarten - CSU's April forecast for the 2015 hurricane season, by the numbers indicate that there will be seven storms, three hurricanes and one major storm: Tropical Storms 7 (58% of average) Hurricanes 3 (46% of average) Major Hurricanes 1 (5
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
Comments Off on MP Lake commends Gebe; urges seniors to apply for relief
St. Maarten –NV Gebe has extended its senior relief program until December of this year and this has led to a verbal commendation from United People’s Party MP Maurice Lake to the company for taking this action. The relief for seniors began i
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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St. Maarten —Several students of the Sundial School have joined the team of potential artists to participate in the First Response art competition which will be judged by some local persons who are known for their extensive knowledge in art. The s
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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THE HAGUE--A former alderman on Vlissingen town council has been fined €10,000 by judges in Middelburg for fiddling his travel expenses. Jacques Damen, who represented the right-wing VVD, was also given a two month suspended jail term for the fraud
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 16, 2015
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St. Maarten - Effective April 01/2015 all WINAIR employees became members of Country Club at PDP and will enjoy access to gymnasium and the swimming pool. This access has been given to all WINAIR employees and is the result of cooperation between WI
Dear Mr. Berkel, I hereby request clarification concerning the following subject matter. For the past years (and as long as I can remember), it was generally accepted that businesses would be closed on Good Friday, however they would be allowed
Opinion, St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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Nothing is free and cash-strapped governments are becoming increasingly aware of this. They find all kinds of ways to squeeze money out of their citizens. A recent example from the Netherlands is the plan to let prisoners pay for their stay. The Rutt
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
The fact that there is still a discussion on the dollarization issue is somewhat strange to me and not because I think it would the worst thing that can happen to us in St. Maarten but because of the total lack of actual benefits proposed by those su
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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Ministry publishes rules in National Gazette St. Maarten – The labor department will deny work permits to companies that refuse to hire “a counterpart found suitable by the department and made available to the employer.” This is one of the
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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St. Maarten – The draft ordinance for the establishment of St. Maarten’s Integrity Chamber met with unexpected opposition from within the governing coalition yesterday. Members of the opposition also expressed their doubts. Prime Minister Marcel
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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St. Maarten - Shakeba Pink wrote her name boldly in the sporting books of Country St. Maarten when she won a Silver medal at the 44th Annual Carifta Games which took place in St. Kitts over the Easter weekend. Pink, the leading middle distance ru
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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St. Maarten – The Court in First Instance ordered the bureau for social health insurance SZV to resume paying sickness benefits to a woman who suffers from an advanced stage of breast cancer. According to the doctor who treats the woman, her persp
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on April 10, 2015
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St. Maarten - The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will be re-opening the Digikidz Medialab this week. The Medialab was launched in 2014 and since then has hosted courses on a variety of topics in the area of multimedia. Children and adults alike can
