Opposition prevents Deputy James from entering Parliament
PHILIPSBURG - The opposition benches remained empty on Monday morning when parliament was supposed to examine the credentials of substitute MP Jules James. Due to a lack of quorum, the meeting could not take place. It seems that a new political...
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Dear Reader
Trying to be health conscious can be a problem nowadays if you are to believe all the news about the amount of pesticide found in organic foods.
You are even scared to drink water for fear of contamination.
What then can you consider a healthy choice free from contaminants and pollutants?
Homegrown food?
Food for thought ....
We pause this editorial for the following amber alert just in...
BREAKING NEWS: AMBER ALERT: MISSING TEEN
Anaika de los Santos
, 13 years old, was reported missing by her family on Monday evening.
As usual, Anaika left her home in Back Street to walk to Sundial School at 7:30 in the morning, but school officials reported she never arrived there.
Anyone with information should call the
Police Station
at +17215422222 - her mother
Raquel Brown
+17215817845 - or father
Ivan de los Santos
+17215817404.
Source: The Daily Herald/721news.com
Let's keep an eye out everyone. We are still but a village.
StMaartenNews.com
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De Weever says separation of powers must not be compromised
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SMIA Elects New Board - StMaartenNews.com
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The K-word
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Hostage
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No Dutch citizenship for former President Louis C. Fleming
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Prime Minister Romeo Marlin salutes Government Firemen
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PM Romeo Marlin Address on the Treaty of Concordia
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New baggage scale installed at the airport
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Saba's economy might be at stake as medical students leave
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Dr. Damien Wilson New House Officer at SMMC
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Ombudsman visits Mossel Mental Health Foundation
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First SMART Speakers Announced
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