Editorial, St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
We may live on an island but, like Sargasso seaweed, the outbreak of the Zika virus shows that our lives are impacted by what is happening in the world around us. Zika will make a dent in tourism arrivals in the Caribbean – and therefore also in
Dear Editor, After reading the editorial in one of the local newspaper over the weekend regarding the ongoing outstanding to organizers of two of the largest annual events on the island (the regatta and carnival – ed.), leaves me with the conclu
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
What is the best way to act in case you become the victim of a robbery? As with everything, it depends, but the best solution we once read about was from a Chinese supermarket owner in, if we remember correctly, Bonaire. “They come in here with a g
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
St. Maarten News – It is not the first time that the faction of the Democratic Party wants to discuss the Fatca – the American Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act – and its consequences for local businesses and banks (see related story on page 3
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
Large amounts of Sargasso seaweed render beaches inaccessible. Photo contributed GREAT BAY - The St. Maarten Nature Foundation is warning for the potential of large amounts of Sargasso seaweed washing ashore on local beaches. This wo
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
St. Maarten News – The Zika hype has sparked a flurry of stories about the origin of the virus, its symptoms and its threats to public health. The Zika-scare had linked the virus to microcephaly, the paralyzing syndrome Guillain-Barré;
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
World Bank makes millions available St. Maarten – The economic impact of the Zika-virus on Caribbean economies could be significant in real numbers, according to a report from the World Bank. Last week, the World Bank made $150 million available
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
Scene of a previous Home Improvement Fair at Kooyman. Photo contributed St. Maarten News - The Kooyman Megastore on the A.J.C. Brouwers Road hosts its second Home Improvement Fair on Saturday. The fair opens at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
St. Maarten News – The Voluntary Corps of St. Maarten (VKS) will have a bivouac that begins this Friday at 4 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 3 p.m. On Friday, the VKS will be camping on the Emilio Wilson Estate and on Saturday the men will move to the
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
St. Maarten News – The Hyacinth Richardson Educational Awareness Foundation hosts the 44th annual Leeward Islands Debating Competition (LIDC) at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort from Thursday until Sunday. The debating teams are from Ant
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
St. Maarten News: The Democratic Party faction in parliament has requested the Finance Committee of Parliament to examine and discuss the execution of the FATCA by the local banks on St. Maarten. To this end, the DP has proposed that the Bankers A
St. Maarten News - Posted by admin on February 23, 2016
The sailor’s lounge offers an excellent view. Photo contributed St. Maarten News - The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is known for its variety of venue locations, allowing for sailors and regatta visitors to visit a large part of t
