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Now we have a real fight on our hands. While the governor, based on a speedy advice from three judges, seems to offer a way out, Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs does not want anything to do with it. The governor will only sign the national decree to d
As Minister of Justice, Dennis Richardson is obviously responsible for everything that falls under his portfolio. The call earlier this week by MP Frans Richardson for his resignation came as no surprise and sounded as hollow as it is. The MP seem
Dear Editor, Let it hereby be officially recorded, that the St. Martin Grassroots People Movement fully endorses the initiative to have the so-called PLU (The Plan Local d’Urbanisme – ‘Zoning Plan) completely- and immediately suspended until
“The governor cannot tell me what to do” St. Maarten – Based on the advice he received from a panel of three judges Governor Drs. Eugène Holiday confirmed yesterday in a press release that he will sign the national decree to dissolve parli
Merx objects to structure national security service St. Maarten – Questions about the Trias Politica surfaced first after Governor Drs. Eugène Holiday decided to ask a panel of three judges to present a clear opinion about articles 33, 40 an
Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs (left) makes his position perfectly clear while Ministers Hassink, Sams and Connor look on. Photo Today / Andrew Dick St. Maarten – “I will not back down,” Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs told this newspaper
Justice Minister Dennis Richardson about rising crime: St. Maarten - The recent hike in crime can be attributed to criminal organizations fighting over territory and killing each other, Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson said at the Council of
St. Maarten - On Tuesday after 7 p.m., police rushed to the Marion Evangelien de Weever Hering Drive in Union Farm Estate to respond to a shooting incident. The victim has been identified as Blacks who works as a construction worker. Police confirmed
GREAT BAY – The Port of St. Maarten says that its Great Bay Master Plan 2 includes a one-mile long pipeline that will be hooked up to the storm water pumping system that was put in place to reduce water levels in the Great Salt Pond in the event of
Jacques “Billy D” Hamlet at SOS Radio. File photo contributed Marigot - SOS Radio celebrates a milestone today when the radio talk show Talking Point reaches its 2000th edition, according to Jacques “Billy D” Hamlet, the host and
St. Maarten - Winair will enhance its winter schedule with more flights to St. Kitts, Nevis and Tortola, and add the new destinations San Juan and Antigua to its network. The company says in a press statement that it has ensured optimal connection t
St. Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), is calling once more on the community to prevent mosquito breeding. Recent rain showers have the potential to increase the number of mosquitos. Preventative measures are needed and
Jerinelle Louisa. Photo contributed. St. Maarten – On Sunday November 1, the Philipsburg Cultural Center on Back Street is the stage for the Little Miss St. Martin pageant. Pageant organizer Nzinga Lake introduces the