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Court Case ousted Statia government set for Tuesday 9am After months of preparation, the representatives of the legitimately elected coalition government of Sint Eustatius who where deposed on February 7th, 2018, filed a petition at the Court of First Instance to initiate main proceedings against... Read more bes-reporter.com

Dear Reader Former MP Rodolphe Samuel issued a press release today regarding the island of St. Eustatius taking the country of the Netherlands to court on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 9am. See our opening story above. The ousted members of the St. Eustatius island and executive council decided to begin legal proceedings against Holland after the Kingdom government had deposed them from their duly elected positions as representatives of the island's population. Samuel had the following questions according to his press release: - "I had expected Holland to take one or more of these government representatives to court and charge them with wrong doings or neglect of duties. This did not happen. So I would like to know if members of the island's Council who are chosen by the people of Saint Eustatius can be taken to court for wrong doing or for neglect of duty?" - "When the Lieutenant Governor and the Commissioners were put out of office, salaries for these functions were also stopped. So according to my information these persons are not receiving a salary." We assume the former MP wants to know if this information is correct. - "Can we say that members of an Island Council are hired by the people during an election process?" - "Can members of an Island Council be put aside and replaced by persons not elected by the people?" - "Now that this has happened on Statia, can it be repeated on another island?" - "Can this be done in Curacao, Aruba or St. Maarten?" - "Is this article 43 at work?" Samuel concluded his press release by stating that he can pose these questions to members of Parliament, but he would like to hear the opinion of our legal minds. "Sint Maarten has so many law houses and there must be someone who is thinking about this situation. Do we have to wait until a professor from across the Atlantic writes an opinion and then we will comment on it or do we have enough legal minds of our own to have a healthy exchange?" thus asks Samuel in his press release. We believe the point Samuel is trying to make is that despite the fact that this case is a historic event and should be of concerned to all the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles, none of the attorneys on the islands have addressed this issue publicly. In any event, StMaartenNews.com intends to await the court case on Tuesday, October 23rd, in St. Eustatius at 9am. In the meantime, do enjoy reading today's edition. Happy readings! StMaartenNews.com ### Email  info@stmaartennews.com  to request us to sign you up for a Yearly subscription for only $75 . We will email you an electronic invoice for payment at your convenience. You can choose to pay with your creditcard online; do a banktransfer to our WIB or RBC account; or pay with your debitcard, check or cash at any of our three (3) payment locations . See Contact Us for address information.

StMaartenNews.com Legal Matters

No investigation Audit Chamber possible into UTS policy THE HAGUE, WILLEMSTAD - The Court of Audit of Curaçao is not allowed to investigate the policy of telecommunication company UTS. The Supreme Court in the Netherlands has decided today. In December 2014, the Parliament of Curaçao adopted a motion... Read more curacaochronicle.com

SHTA OP-ED : "Economic Recovery Process Too Slow" SHTA thanks the Netherlands for the generous support, primarily provided through the Trust Fund set up with the World Bank but also the funds spent on early help and recovery projects as well as the liquidity support provided to our Government. Without these efforts, St. Maarten would today be much worse off than it is at this moment. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) while not actually containing any form of planning does provide an overview of the total damage, losses and needs arising from the hurricane Irma disaster. SHTA commends our Government and civil servants for staying the course when prioritizing projects on which to spend the financial support funds provided through the World Bank. The training and education program executed by the St. Maarten Training Foundation is a good example of what can be achieved through understanding and cooperation. Unfortunately, over the years, the relationship of trust between the Government (representatives) of the Netherlands and the Government (representatives) of St. Maarten deteriorated to such a low level that the successful and (relatively) efficient execution of similar efforts after the hurricanes Luis (1995) and Lenny (1999) could not be repeated. Instead, the Netherlands opted for interposing the World Bank for the disbursements and accountability of the available funds. While SHTA acknowledges the efforts and hard work provided by the people of the World Bank, the civil servants from both St. Maarten and the Netherlands, as well as other Government officials, it cannot be denied that the direly necessary projects are bogged down in procedures and red tape. SHTA would like to echo the original request made by the Governor to the Formateur of our current Government Coalition, specially ensuring that among the many projects emphasis be given to the recovery of the tourism sector. So far, actions of the World Bank and the Economic Recovery Plan do not show this emphasis. Today, more than 13 months after the storm, not 1 cent has been spent on real economic recovery in the form of support for the business sector recovery. From information received during several meetings and discussions with World Bank representatives it appears that developing the required regulatory infrastructure and going through the process will take at least until May – June 2019. This means that the business recovery funding will most likely not be provided to businesses effected by Irma who by that time have been (forced to decide to) closed indefinitely but to new businesses starting up. Even though it would, in SHTA’s view, still be economic recovery it is no longer business recovery in a literal sense. Even though it is unclear to SHTA whether such recovery is even allowed under the Trust Terms agreed upon between the Netherlands, St. Maarten and the World Bank, the business owners that were forced to close will call it “covering the well after the calf has drowned”.

StMaartenNews.com Special Report 7-parts series about the Public Prosecutor's Office views on the lead times of investigations

This is a special report brought to you by StMaartenNews.com outlining the views of the Public Prosecutor's Office on the statutes of limitations pertaining to the length of investigations, in particular those of politicians, other public figures and prominent citizens on St. Maarten. The introduction to this special report can be read online via the following article: " Public Prosecutor's Office shares views on statute of limitations". Here is a recap of parts 1 through 7: In part 1 we discussed the Public Prosecutor's Office and its workings. In part 2 we discussed how the Public Prosecutor's Office conducts investigations. In part 3 we discussed that the Public Prosecutor's Office does not work alone when it comes to investigating and bringing criminal cases to trial. It is a part of the criminal justice chain system and each link depends on the other to execute its work properly. So delays on the front-end can have a domino effect on the lead time of a criminal case before judgement is finally executed. However, the Public Prosecutor's Office has the so-called prosecution monopoly. This means that only the Public Prosecutor can prosecute criminal cases and bring them to court. Individual citizens can not do this. They can file a complaint with the police. Based on an investigation, the OM then decides on prosecution. If the complainant or interested party disagrees with the OM's decision not to prosecute, the interested party concerned can complain to the court. The latter is not very common. In part 4 we discussed the length of investigations carried out by the Public Prosecutor's Office. Specifically, we wanted to know how long does this actually take in St. Maarten? Unfortunately, no hard data into the lead times of the criminal justice chain exists on St. Maarten. In part 5 we questioned whether it is allowed for investigations to last so long, whether the so-called "statutes of limitations" exist and are applicable and who checks and oversees this. In part 6 we discussed the question whether prosecutor-led investigations can't be dealt with faster. The Prosecutor's Office indicated that it always strives to expedite investigations, but that the speed was partly dependent on the capacity of the police force, which is heavily understaffed. The explanation concluded that they are working on an improved registration process to gain insight into the turnaround times. The starting point is modernizing the working methods, modernizing the laws and implementing the use of various instruments to improve effectiveness and efficiency. In the final part 7 we discussed the question whether the situation surrounding investigations and the length thereof on St. Maarten is the same as in The Netherlands. In principle, the Public Prosecutor's Office stated for the record that in terms of execution and the lengths of investigations there is no difference between the situation in the Netherlands and St. Maarten, even the debates on the duration and speed are the same. Next week, we will bring you a full recap in article form on our website at www.stmaartennews.com.

StMaartenNews.com Top Stories

De Weever threatens Clark with legal action over allegations PHILIPSBURG--Former Pointe Blanche prison Chief of Operations (COO) Fernando Clark has accused Minister of Justice Cornelius de Weever of abuse of power when De Weever requested that he participate in “sexual activities,” which Clark refused to do. Read more www.thedailyherald.sx

Two suspects arrested for street brawl (VIDEO) PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Detectives are presently investigating a case involving two men identified with initials R.N.R. (29) and J.A.A. (24) who were involved in a very serious fist fight on the public in street in front Queznos restaurant... Read more 721news.com

The ACE Foundation School to continue to operate rent free SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The teachers and students of the A.C.E. (All Children Education) Foundation school were elated when NAGICO Insurances confirmed that they could continue to operate from their current location in Cole Bay for another... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

SXM Airport Honors Three at First-Ever "Security Day" SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPIORT) - Three employees of the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) were honored with awards for their heroic efforts at the first-ever Security Day celebration held on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Andrew... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Kidz at Sea win useful Ancor Tools for next project SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten - Working in a visible spot has it perks for the Kidz at Sea. They have set up their work shop under the dinghy tent on the Budget Marine premises. The hardworking group of rotating youngsters has been busy... Read more 721news.com

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Last letter from Luang Prabang By Hilbert Haar ~ On a Wednesday morning, I get up at 5.45 a.m. We'll be on the road again today and I start thinking that we ought to slow down a bit. Nine countries in the not even one hundred days since we left St. Maarten at the end of June ... Read more stmaartennews.com

The Great (Train) Journey - part 7 By Hilbert Haar ~ Super typhoon Magnkhut has missed Hanoi and barreled into southern China, so Myriam and I feel confident traveling back up north with the intention to visit the mountainous region of Sapa. Big mistake; more about that later.... Read more stmaartennews.com

StMaartenNews.com Sports News

Minister Smith Welcomes Baseball Champs Home PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - The St. Maarten 16 and under Baseball Team returned home as Champions from the Royal Kingdom Games in Aruba to an honorary welcome by the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport, the Honourable Wycliffe Smith... Read more 721news.com

Three fighters from St. Maarten were victorious in Curacao PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Sint Maarten Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) sent a team of fighters to compete in the exciting HONOR FIGHT LEAGUE 2, which took place in Curacao. All three fighters hailing from St. Maarten were victorious. The team... Read more 721news.com

St. Maarten football team participated in the CONCACAF Games The St.Maarten Football Federation senior selection National team. The team competed on Friday, October 12th, 2018, in Bermuda against the Bermuda National team in the Concacaf Nations League. Unfortunately St.Maarten suffered a loss. Read more www.facebook.com

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Undercover police officer helped bust suspected terror gang SINT MAARTEN/THE NETHERLANDS - The arrest of a seven-member suspected terrorist cell last month was partly down to an undercover police officer who befriended the group over a period of several months, the NRC and RTL reported on Thursday. Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

KPCN Chief Irked About Anonymous Accusations Kralendijk- Chief of the Police for the BES-islands, Jose Rosales, is unhappy about accusations made in an anonymous letter, stating that Dutch police officers are treated different from the local ones. Specifically, the letter signed 'on... Read more bes-reporter.com

StMaartenNews.com Government News

LEE SPEAKS AT NATIONAL HEALTH CARE FINANCING CONFERENCE... SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Public Health, Emil Lee was invited as a keynote speaker to the 12th Annual Caribbean Conference on National Healthcare financing initiatives hosted in Suriname. The conference took place on October 8-10... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

SINT MAARTEN LABOUR TRIPARTITE ATTENDS ILO CONFERENCE SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Representatives of the Sint Maarten Tripartite Committee (TPC) delegation recently attended the 19 th American Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Panama City. The meetings took place... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

LEE ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION FOR FREE BREAST SCREENING SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Public Health, Emil Lee reminds the community to take note of ongoing free breast screening opportunities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Ministry of VSA, department of CPS, is active with... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Several departments from Ministry VSA Closes at Noon Friday GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - Several departments within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), will close at 12 noon on Friday, October 19. The closure is in connection with an extended staff meeting. Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

StMaartenNews.com Local News

MPC High School Students learn about Impacts of Littering SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Last Friday the St Maarten Nature Foundation organized a beach clean-up with students of the Milton Peters College (MPC). Thirty students removed 186 pounds of trash from Mullet Bay Beach in just half an hour, by using ... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Ramesh Manek End Polio Now Walk-a-thon set for Saturday SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Rotary Club of St Maarten-Mid Isle joins all other Rotary Clubs worldwide in observing World Polio Day on October 24, Rotary St. Maarten-Mid Isle said on Thursday in a statement. Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Holland America Line sponsors maritime training for youth SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Ten local youth have recently started a comprehensive maritime course, which will allow them to obtain multiple local and international certifications. The 3-month course has been made possible through the... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Minister Johnson commends HAL for supporting local youth POND ISLAND:--- The cruise line Holland America Line (HAL) has contributed to a comprehensive three-month maritime course which will allow 10 local young people to obtain local and international certifications. The course is being coordinated by... Read more smn-news.com

Minister Johnson endorses Nature Foundation call to use... POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten - Sunscreens used to protect yourself when sunbathing, that contain UV-filter oxybenzone, are bad for the destination's coral, according to information released by the St. Maarten Nature Foundation. The Nature Foundation ... Read more 721news.com

Minister Johnson encourages business community to SMILE SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - SMILE (Sint Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Linkup Event) will take place on November 2 and 3 at the University of St. Martin (USM). It is an event that is open to the private sector, Government and USM... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

StMaartenNews.com Curacao News

Cft wants the government to be energetic and decisive WILLEMSTAD - The Financial Supervision Board, Cft, believes that the implementation of agreements between Curacao and the Cft is an important step towards sustainable public finances. This is what Cft chairman Raymond Gradus said yesterday during ... Read more curacaochronicle.com

Willemstad is indeed tax free, but not yet duty free WILLEMSTAD - Purchasing products tax-free is the first step to make Punda and Otrobanda more attractive for the shopping cruise tourist, but Curaçao cannot yet compete with the cruise ships which also offer tax-free products to their passengers... Read more curacaochronicle.com

No buyer after first auction Howard Johnson Hotel WILLEMSTAD - The betting price for the former Howard Johnson Hotel in Otrobanda was 9.5 million guilders but it was not sold yesterday. According to sources, there was sufficient interest at the notary office Moerdijk & Palm for the auction, but... Read more curacaochronicle.com

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UTS to pay out NAf. 42 million WILLEMSTAD - The payment of 42 million Antillean guilders to government by the public company United Telecommunication Services (UTS) will take place pending the search for a strategic partner. The latter can be deduced from a letter of October 9 ... Read more curacaochronicle.com

A quarter of the residents were not born in Curaçao WILLEMSTAD - Almost a quarter of the Curaçao population was not born on the island. The largest part of that group comes from the Netherlands. There are also Curaçaoans who are born in the European part of the Kingdom. The group of foreigners... Read more curacaochronicle.com

StMaartenNews.com Finance News

No position yet Cifa about new currency for Curaçao WILLEMSTAD - The Curacao International Financial Services Association, Cifa, does not yet have a clear position on the introduction of a new currency for Curacao. This week during a parliamentary meeting, the possible introduction of the... Read more curacaochronicle.com

Members of Parliament debate on Caribbean guilder WILLEMSTAD - The Parliament of Curaçao on Tuesday discussed recent statements by the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) about the introduction of a Caribbean guilder. Opposition parties that had asked for the meeting questioned why... Read more curacaochronicle.com

Fake USD 100,- banknotes in circulation on Sint Eustatius The Police department has received several complains on fake USD 100,- banknotes in circulation on Sint Eustatius. These banknotes have been used to pay at several stores and establishments. The use of fake currency is prohibited and... Read more bes-reporter.com

'Antillean guilder easy to forge' WILLEMSTAD - Notes of 100 guilders are relatively easy to forge. That is what the Central Bank says. It would therefore quickly require a decision by politicians to replace the banknotes with new, better-secured money. The coins are also due for... Read more curacaochronicle.com

StMaartenNews.com Dutch Caribbean News

CAft: Structural cuts needed in among others personnel... Oranjestad:--- In order to achieve sustainable public finances, the CAft recommends that structural savings be made in the budget. The costs will increase in the coming years due to rising interest rates and availability fees for Public-Private... Read more www.smn-news.com

Dutch Caribbean SERs meet with Curaçao PM WILLEMSTAD - The Social Economic Councils SERs in the Dutch Caribbean countries of the Kingdom, met with Curaçao Prime Minister Eugène Rhuggenaath on Friday, October 12, to achieve a sustainable policy in the field of labour and economic... Read more curacaochronicle.com

Papiamentu programs on app and website TWR360 (Trans World Radio online) Antillean people now can find TWR programs like Alimento Pa E Alma (Jasmin Senchi), Awa Bibu (Eusebio Petrona) and Muhe di Speransa(Noritza Rosalia) online in their heart language Papiamentu. The programs can be found ... Read more bes-reporter.com

Connecting People with Nature - Conch status update On Tuesday October 23rd from 7pm to 8 pm at the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), Kaya Finlandia 10A, STINAPA will give a presentation on the status of the conch population in Lac Bay. As early as 1969 the conch was already overfished,... Read more bes-reporter.com

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Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 18, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) October 19, 2018 Tonight through Friday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated shower possible. Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Meteo informs: 'Some rainfall date for the past 24 hours' WILLEMSTAD - It has been raining quite a bit the last few days. The Meteorological Department emitted the following data from their stations in some neighborhoods. Van Engelen 66.1 mm, Biesheuvel 58.2 mm, Onverwacht 99.0 mm, Santa Maria 47.8 mm,... Read more curacaochronicle.com

StMaartenNews.com Business News

SMILE Program Details Announced: November 2-3 SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with ORCO Bank, Global Resourcing, the Chamber of Commerce and 360° of Innovation, proudly presents the program for the upcoming innovative... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

NAGICO Dubs Oct. as Customer & Community Appreciation Month They have a line-up of meaningful activities focused on their customers and the community at large and they are excited to share the news. The company had planned an extravagant Customer Appreciation day last year, but unfortunately this had to... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

AOV PENSION STATUS SURVEY FOR RESIDENTS OF DUTCH SINT... SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Social & Health Insurances SZV will launch its AOV Pension Status Survey on Monday October 15 th. Residents of Dutch Sint Maarten who are currently receiving AOV pension payments from SZV have an obligation to... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

NAGICO launches the Hurricane Xtra Policy PHILIPSBURG (Monday, July 23, 2018) - Today, NAGICO Insurances unveiled a new insurance product called the NAGICO Hurricane Xtra Policy. It's designed as a supplemental coverage to insure uncovered expenses that may arise following a hurricane as ... Read more stmaartennews.com

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Soup Kitchen Open on Saturday EBENEZER - Come one, come all to the Sovereignty Ladies soup kitchen, the aforementioned organization said in a notice on Wednesday. "The soup kitchen will be open to the public on Saturday October 20th, 2018 from 11.00AM - 1.00PM at the Victory... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Countdown to October 30 Career & Study Fair 2018 SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The St. Maarten Career & Study Fair Committee is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual Career & Study Fair on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Last year the Committee was forced to cancel the Career... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

Review LuminAID Packlite Max, a Solar Powered Phone Charger ST. JOHN'S ESTATE - The Wizards, specializing in computer repairs and onsite services, is now the official reseller for an environmentally-friendly product that has a very unusual feature: A solar powered LED lantern that is a phone charger as... Read more stmaartennews.com

50 Additional Ladies Get a chance to PAINT PINK SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - The ever-popular Makita PAINT IT PINK Workshop will take place this Saturday, October 20 th at the Kooyman Megastore in Cay Hill. Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

EPIC to Host Full Moon Kayak with Halloween theme SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - In anticipation of Halloween, Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) foundation will host a "Spooktacular" kaya... Read more www.soualiganewsday.com

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Historic Nevis marriage register to be restored in Britain YORK, England - Experts at Britain's University of York will carry out urgently-needed repairs and restoration on the parish register recording the marriage of Admiral Lord Nelson, which has arrived in the UK for the first time in over 130 years... Read more www.caribbeannewsnow.com

St. Kitts Soars with More Airlift from North America ... BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Thursday October 18, 2018 - With airlift arrivals having grown for the past 18 months, there is a rising demand for St. Kitts as a leisure travel destination and North American airlines have taken note of the increased... Read more www.caribbean360.com

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FBI agents investigate $4.7 million deal in Puerto Rico... By Caribbean News Now contributor SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Some 25 FBI agents this week raided municipal offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico, searching through documents and seizing digital records following an anonymous tip called into the... Read more www.caribbeannewsnow.com

Commentary: The coming OECD blacklist By Sir Ronald Sanders ~ Reports are wrong in stating that eight Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are on a 'blacklist' recently released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) over citizenship by investment (CBI)... Read more www.caribbeannewsnow.com

UK relations 'no longer fit for purpose', says Cayman... LONDON, England (CNS) - The Cayman Islands government has taken a very different position from Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) over the current balance in the relationship between the UK and its Overseas Territories. In its... Read more www.caribbeannewsnow.com

Zika Label Removed From Caribbean Countries PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Friday October 19, 2018 - Advocacy from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has resulted in the World Health Organization (WHO) removing the "Zika virus country" label from... Read more www.caribbean360.com

Barbados Moving to Protect Reputation Against Crime BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday October 19, 2018 - Government is seeking to bolster existing legislation in an effort to safeguard Barbados' reputation against the damaging effects criminal activity can have on the country's stability and confidence ... Read more www.caribbean360.com

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Guyana Prison Escapee Captured; Two Others Still on the run GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Friday October 19, 2018 - One of the three inmates who escaped from the Lusignan Prison in Guyana earlier this week has been caught. Murder-accused Travis Evans, who scaled a wall at one of the prison's holding bays and... Read more www.caribbean360.com

Barbados Government Warned of Lawsuits if Layoffs incorrect BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday October 19, 2018 - The Mia Mottley administration is being warned that if it does not get its job cuts procedures right, it could end up facing expensive lawsuits. Read more www.caribbean360.com

Belize-Based Company Fails in Bid to Get Millions in... PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday October 18, 2018 - Belize-based Titan International Securities Inc (Titan) has lost its legal bid to obtain US$4.46 million in losses from the government for a search and seizure operation conducted at its... Read more www.caribbean360.com

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Dutch TV programme claims Facebook accepted fake news... A Dutch investigative television programme claims that Facebook accepted its fake news advertisements aimed at sabotaging Dutch elections next year. Researchers from Brandpunt+ say they created a fake Facebook account and various adverts claiming ... Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Thousands ignore driving ban, fail to hand back licence... Thousands of people are still driving around in the Netherlands despite being given a driving ban, either for drink and drugs offences or because they are no longer considered safe on the road, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Book containing fake speech by former PM withdrawn A book containing 50 of the 'most touching, best and most inspiring Dutch speeches' has been removed from the shelves because a speech attributed to former CDA leader and prime minister Jan-Peter Balkenende proved to be a fake, Trouw reports. Read more www.dutchnews.nl

Gender X: first gender neutral passport in NL The first gender neutral passport in the Netherlands will be handed out on Friday, reports Omroep Brabant. Leonne Zeegers, from Breda, will receive a document with an 'X' in the place where an initial representing male or female would normally be. Read more www.dutchnews.nl

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