One SXM Presents Reparations Claim on Behalf of St. Martin People Against the Netherlands

GREAT BAY — The One St. Martin (One SXM) Association, acting on behalf of the People of St. Martin, has submitted a formal claim for reparations against the Netherlands (also referred to as the More...
Rethinking the ENNIA Bailout: Say NO to the Loan

I firmly believe that when it comes to the bailout of ENNIA by the Dutch government, the involvement of St. Maarten and Curacao should not be a part of the equation. The responsibility More...
St. Maarten’s judicial professions calling for urgent update legal system

In the light of recent revelations during the installation ceremony of the new Judge Gerben Drenth, it is apparent that the legal system in St. Maarten is in dire need of More...
An interesting index

It is tempting to blow our horn in triumph about a report that places St. Maarten second on the Caribbean Investment Climate Index. Finally something to be proud of. It is also More...

Business incubators
Cdr. Bud Slabbaert floated an interesting concept in a column that describes the benefits of business incubators. Incubators have a strong resemblance with the business centers More...
Caribbean aviation of the future
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Just imagine. A small island, or a short runway, or just a resort with ample open space. Out of the blue sky comes an airplane and lands right there, like More...
Good grief!

By Hilbert Haar What is the world coming to? What happened to the process of logical thinking? Those thoughts hit me like More...
Wishful thinking

By Hilbert Haar The prime minister listening to his own fairy tale. That is how comedian Wim Kan once described More...
One SXM Presents Reparations Claim on Behalf of St. Martin People Against the Netherlands
GREAT BAY — The One St. Martin (One SXM) Association, acting on behalf of the People...
Saint Martin buys Air Antilles
Point-á-Pitre — The Commercial Court in Guadeloupe ruled on Friday that Cipim (the holding company of...
Integrity Chamber advises against payment of travel expenses by third parties
PHILIPSBURG — Expenses for travel and accommodation for ministers and civil servants should be paid by...
Integrity Chamber advises against payment of travel expenses by third parties

PHILIPSBURG — Expenses for travel and accommodation for More...
Chief Commissioner John addresses artificial intelligence during symposium in Aruba

PHILIPSBURG — Chief Commissioner Carl John delivered a compelling presentation about the use of artificial More...
Law enforcement requires substantial investments
PHILIPSBURG — The Law enforcement Council made fifty recommendations in 2022 to improve the situation at the police force in St...Law Enforcement Council: Most recommendations followed
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Law Enforcement Council (the Council), in its third sub-inspection as part of an overall review of..Is Fuel Clause rephrasing gross mismanagement?

Is Fuel Clause rephrasing gross mismanagement? By Terence Jandroep Communities of the Dutch Caribbean are consistently More...
Critical Questions Surrounding Telem Group’s ‘Integrated Digital Service’ Transformation
Dear Mr. Editor, The Telem Group of Companies announced today that it will transform its total operation into a state-of-the-art “Integrated..Good Governance and the Didam Arrest: Implications for Sint Maarten
Dear Editor, When discussing good governance, many typically think of government and governmental organizations. Several scientific definitions could be cited, but..Cft satisfied with intended budget amendments

Schoop succeeds Maan as Attorney-General


MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays
PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies have been and currently are..
MP Heyliger-Marten questions Minister Irion about tax holidays
PHILIPSBURG — “It is important to get an idea of what the government’s actions and policies have been and currently are..
Pension fund APS is not doing well
PHILIPSBURG — General Pension Fund APS is not doing well, it appears from a compliance audit into the fund’s financial statements..
Integrity Chamber advises against payment of travel expenses by third parties
PHILIPSBURG — Expenses for travel and accommodation for ministers and civil servants should be paid by the government, the Integrity Chamber..
Appeals court holds Ansary liable for Ennia debacle
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that insurance company Ennia is entitled to at least 153.8 million..
Jetbridge being installed at Princess Juliana International Airport
SXM AIRPORT — A large section of the first Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has been..
Minister Doran gave land in long lease to his brother and to the mother of his children
PHILIPSBURG -- Cadastre documents show that Minister of Public Housing, Urban Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Egbert Doran granted rights of..
Cusha Cartoons book in production
Dear reader, Welcome to this page where I will be compiling the best of the satirical cartoons we have published over..