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PHILIPSBURG - The Organic Laws for Country St. Maarten was the main subject of debate Thursday in the island council of St. Maarten.
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PHILIPSBURG - The Oyster Bay Resort has recently sponsored the Sint Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC) students to conserve an old cannon on their property.
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PHILIPSBURG - On August 12 the the staff members of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library organized a farewell party for Mr. Efren Plantijn who retired as of September 1st.
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Politics Today
MFK leader talks about the formation process PHILIPSBURG - The largest political party in Curacao, the PAR along with their 8 seats, will be delegated to the opposition benches of the new island government of Curacao. Read More
Politics Today
Insight into political talks PHILIPSBURG - Curacao's second largest political party, MFK has teamed up with the MAN and PS to form the next island government on that island territory. Read More
Community Today
Minister Patrick Illidge visits Library and asses needs PHILIPSBURG - On Wednesday August 18th Minister Patrick Illidge of telecommunications and transport visited the Philipsburg Jubilee Library. Read More
Did you know?
What is it called?
People that study fish are called ichthyologists. The little lump of flesh just forward of your ear canal is called a tragus – it also aids in capturing sounds that come from behind you. The pin that holds a hinge together is called a pintle. The gland responsible for producing the hormone that regulates growth is called the pituitary gland. It is the size of a pea. A melody is a group of notes in a certain order that results in a sweet or agreeable sound. An easily remembered melody is called a tune. Compulsive shopping was identified by a German psychiatrist almost a hundred years ago. Clinically it is known as oniomania. Shopaholics are the people who do not suffer from chrematophobia, which is the fear of touching money.
Sports Highlights
Real Madrid lost €68m selling Dutch players
HOLLAND - Football club Real Madrid has lost €68m on the sale of its six Dutch players, news agency ANP reports on Thursday, quoting a Spanish paper. Buying Rafael van der Vaart, Royston Drenthe, Ruud van Nistelrooij, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar cost the club a total €127.5m. Read More
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