Civil Registry Office Open on Election Day for those having problems with...
GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The Civil Registry Department would like to inform the general public in connection to the election for the Members of Parliament on August 29th 2014, the Civil Registry in...
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15th Caribbean Jamboree: Life, tracking treasures in Curacao, 2014.
PHILIPSBURG:--- About 700 Scouts of 17 countries, including the United States and Denmark, participated in this Jamboree from July 21-28 2014. Scouts were involved in different activities tracking...
View ArticleMinister Lake says he stands for the protection of the Great Salt Pond.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake says he stands for the protection of the Great Salt Pond, and looks...
View ArticleNotorious drunken driver gets convicted.
PHILIPSBURG:--- In the past few months a man was involved in several traffic accidents on the island. Of course that happens sometimes, because people have bad luck, but fact is that this man was under...
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ELECTION WATCH: Coverage and Results for 2014 Parliamentary Elections.
PHILIPSBURG:--- It's Election Day! SMN News will be bringing you coverage and the results of the August 29th Parliamentary Elections throughout the day. Readers are advised to refresh this page in...
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Unions sent Letter to Prosecutor’s Office --- Minister of Justice gave orders...
Unions says Chief of Police should take responsibility for signing advice he did not write. PHILIPSBURG:--- Two of the three police unions have dispatched a letter to the Prosecutor's Office notifying...
View ArticleMinister Lake says thank you.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake would like to thank his family, friends, and supporters for the support...
View ArticleMan arrested for firearm possession.
SIMPSON BAY:--- On Saturday August 30th, 2014 at approximately 11:20pm in the vicinity of "Reggea Pool Bar and Grill", a Simpson Bay Police patrol was approached by a man who stated that shortly before...
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CPA -- Let the Nominations begin!
PHILIPSBURG:--- The 9th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards organized by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association officially opens its nominations period today! Businesses, Resorts, Restaurants,...
View ArticleSHTA – No Lame-Duck Decisions.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the largest business representative on the island, representing over 160 companies in the tourism and trade industry on the...
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UTS completes 200MB Fiber circuit for Coastguard.
SIMPSON BAY:--- UTS has completed the delivery of 200 Megabyte (MB) fiber optic cable circuit to the Coastguard headquarters in Simpson Bay. The new connection is a symmetrical 200MB (200MB upload and...
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NA, USp and DP Formation TalksFinalized (UPDATED).
NA, USp and DP Sign Governing Accord --- Rumors must be put to rest PHILIPSBURG:--- Formation talks between three political parties that obtained seats in the Parliamentary Elections that were held on...
View ArticleGovernor Starts Consultations Following Elections.
HARBOUR VIEW:--- Following the Parliamentary Elections of August 29th, 2014, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday decided to start consultations regarding the formation of a new government. It is...
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Mobile Medical Unit on its way.
GREAT BAY:--- The island of St. Maarten will soon have a Mobile Medical Clinic that will go through the various districts offering basic medical care to the residents. The mobile unit is equipped with...
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NA, USp and DP Formation Talks Finalized. (UPDATED)
NA, USp and DP Sign Governing Accord --- Rumors must be put to rest PHILIPSBURG:--- Formation talks between three political parties that obtained seats in the Parliamentary Elections that were held on...
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NA thanks electorate, supporters, says time to work for St. Maarten.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Alliance (NA) has extended its heartfelt thanks to the electorate and party supporters for peaceful exercising their democratic right to vote and for their confidence in...
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SXM Achievers TM Club first Eligible Club in District for Smedley Award.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The SXM Achievers Toastmasters Club has become the very first club in District 81 to receive the Smedley Award for the New Fiscal year. The award established in honor of Ralph Smedley,...
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Leader of the Democratic Party Prime Minister Wescot-Williams’ Post-Election...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Leader of the Democratic Party of St. Maarten Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams released a statement regarding the outcome of the 2014 elections on Monday. The Prime Minister...
View ArticleLatin American support for regional Ombudsman Offices.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin recently attended a Conference of the Latin American Ombudsman Institute (ILO) in Cali Colombia. The importance of this event for the Ombudsman of Sint...
View ArticleEffective Immediately Moratorium on Car Rental Permits and Expansion of...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (Ministry TEATT), announces that effective immediately the moratorium on car rental permits and expansion of...
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