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Backstreet phase 2 started on Monday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher on Tuesday announced that phase two of the Backstreet resurfacing project got underway on Monday, July 24. Contractor Windward Roads started the work in the area of the Kadaster. The work will entail asphalting the remaining part of Backstreet and will be exceuted during normal working hours, moving from alley to alley. The Backstreet project is a joint project between the Ministries of TEATT (Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecomunication) and VROMI and is being financed by the TEATT Ministry. The road will remain open for pedestrians at all times and to emergency vehicles. Read more

The Democratic Party of St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A small but appreciative group of mainly DP members paid tribute to the late Dr. A. "Claude" Wathey, as the present DP leader and the party's VP laid a wreath at Wathey's statue in Philipsburg on July 24, the day of his birth. DP, this time around was the sole organization at this venue during the annual observance of Wathey's birthday. In her brief remarks to those gathered to observe the occasion, MP Wescot reminded those present of the late Wathey's indelible mark on our island's development. "In his time and in his way he provided the foundation for modern-day St. Maarten", the DP leader commented. "Because his vision in the early tourism days was one of economic development above political independence unlike many of his peers, we got a head-start in the tourism business. A headstart, which we need to do our utmost to retain... Read more

Minister, STB meets with Huawei to explore connectivity possibilities

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Minister responsible for Telecommunication Affairs Mellissa Arrindell Doncher recently met with officials from Huawei Technologies to explore possibilities of establishing wifi solutions for cruise visitors in collaboration with local providers. The meeting was strictly exploratory in nature, in which the Minister sought and Huawei offered advice. The meeting was held during the recently held CANTO conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Minister also used the meeting to learn about what the technological advancements are at this time. During the meeting, which included representatives of the Bureau Telecommunication & Post St. Maarten, Head of the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) Rolando Brison made a presentation about how STB envisions Huawei working with telecom companies locally and internationally like Huawei, underscored by STB's information about the most crucial needs that tourists have asked for over the years. Huawei in turn offered advice on some of the ways... Read more

Courtesy Visit of Indian Ambassador to Prime Minister Marlin
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Monday, July 24, 2017 Ambassador of India to Venezuela and Consul General of India to Sint Maarten, Mr. Rahul Shrivastava, made an introductory visit to…
Crime does not pay: Prosecutor’s Office to actively execute court orders to repay illegal proceeds from crime
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - During the last few years, the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten ordered suspects in various cases to repay to the Country of Sint Maarten…
Continue to take measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sites after rainfall to lower the mosquito population
GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, says daily intermittent rainfall creates mosquito breeding…

Minister: Increased tourism budget key to St. Maarten’s tourism product development
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - With the 2018 budget discussion upcoming in a few weeks, Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher is hoping to secure an increase in the…
TelEm Group carrying out maintenance works in Madame Estate area Tuesday
POND ISLAND, St. Maarten - TelEm Group technicians will be carrying out important maintenance works to a company cabinet in the Madame Estate area Tuesday this week - as a…
General weapons authorization
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Minister of Justice herewith makes the following announcement: At the time, the Ministry of Justice put all requests for renewal of authorization (i.e. licenses) for…

Minister of TEATT leads delegation to Caribbean Telecom Conference
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transportation (TEATT) Melissa Arrindell-Doncher, accompanied by supporting staff from her cabinet, the tourism authority and Bureau Telecommunications and Post…
Pre-Storm/Hurricane Preparations for Simpson Bay/Causeway Bridges for 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten would like to remind boat owners and mariners with respect to its protocols for pre-storm/hurricane preparations for the Simpson Bay and Causeway Bridges…
Independence for St. Martin Foundation Welcomes Statements by Dutch legislators
GREAT BAY, St. Marteen – The Independence For St. Martin Foundation has taken good note of recent statements by members of the Dutch Second Chamber, Bosman (VVD) and Van Raak…

Police department very busy over the weekend
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Police Department has been quite busy over the weekend answering many calls for police assistance. At least seven of these calls were for fights that…
Boat owners and mariners advised to review hurricane season preparatory plans
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten – Boat owners and mariners are being advised by the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) to review their hurricane preparatory plans so they can be ready…
Man dies after brawl between two groups of men
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Detectives are presently investigating the fatal stabbing of a man which took place on Thursday July 20th at approximately 11.30 p.m. on Diamond Hill road in…

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Wreath laid on the occasion of Dr. A.C. Wathey 91st birthday

PORT ST. MAARTEN – On Monday, July 24, Port St. Maarten Management and Staff laid a wreath at the statue of the late Dr. Claude Wathey in front of the Cruise Terminal Building on the occasion of his 9...

HAN HUNTU Student Information Session

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Thursday, July 20th 2017, Ms. Denica Daniel a representative of HAN HUNTU, held an information session for potential students. HAN HUNTU is an organization started for D...

GIFTED to honour Fifty Student Nominees for 2017 Royalty Awards

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Fifty young persons will be honored at the third annual GIFTED Royalty Awards Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 at the Belair Community Centre. Nominations fo...

Women invited to Breast Abnormalities Screening this Saturday as part of Women’s Health

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Saturday, June 24, is the second breast abnormalities screening survey for women. It is being held at the Vineyard Office Park Building in Philipsburg at the Collective Preve...

Residents advised of HUREX 2017 Training Exercise in Cay Bay and near the Hospital on June 27

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Hurricane Exercise 2017 (HUREX 2017) will once again involve a major training exercise which will take place in Cay Bay and in the vicinity of the St. Maarten Medical Center (...

Seventh Day Adventist Church March set for Saturday. Drive with Caution

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that the Seventh Day Adventist Churches have received a permit for ...

Department of Culture Represented at Annual CSA Conference

NASSAU, Bahamas - The 42nd Annual Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) Annual Conference themed “Culture and Knowledge Economies: The Future of Caribbean Development?” was held at the Meliã Nassau Beac...

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