"Media Reporting about Prison Far from the Current Reality"
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Justice Cornelius de Weever took note of media reporting regarding the status of the Prison in Point Blanche and was baffled by the recent story that was published based on outdated information....
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Dear Reader
Who said St. Maarten doesn't have any money?
Just look up in the hills and witness the amount of houses, condominiums and apartment complexes being built. St. Maarten is booming!
According to reports WIB opened a new branch estimated at 2 million guilders and Real Auto is set to invest 4 million dollars in a brand new state of the art showroom and buildings. To sell cars, mind you! We were told last year 2018 a total of 6000 cars were sold on St. Maarten.
"And then they say S'Maatin ain gah no money."
The Central Bank CBCS reports that the foreign reserves are in decline and urges St. Maarten (and Curacao) to attract more foreign direct investments to ensure reserves maintain adequate levels.
We have it from good grounds that the SXM Airport has gotten a $250M loan from a South American lending entity. This would also explain State Secretary Knops' frantic call for the Parliament of Sint Maarten to take a formal stand on the Dutch government’s offer to assist Princess Juliana International Airport with US $100 million.
According to MP Emmanuel Knops should stop his meddling in St. Maarten's affairs. In other words, he can keep his $100M.
"And then they say S'Maatin ain gah no money."
State Secretary Knops can always take over the Pointe Blanche prison and use the $100M to fix the prison detention system on St. Maarten. That's a real suggestion, by the way.
Either way, CBCS should be happy with the millions on its way to St. Maarten.
In the meantime, happy readings and have a great week!
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Real Auto set to raise bar in car industry with $4M building
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MP Emmanuel wants State Secretary Knops to stop meddling
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A party for the happy few
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Independent journalism is still a challenge on Curaçao
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Finance Minister says that motorists could have both...
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Finance Minister confirms that funds from the World Bank ...
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Minister Geerlings update Cft on reforms at Tax Department
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Seven ships in port on Saturday. Port beehive of activity
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SMMC welcomes rotational Pediatric Cardiologist
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Nature Foundation St. Maarten cleans up Belair Beach...
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Carnival band, DJ's meeting on Tuesday
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The Electoral Council first update for 2019
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60 Vehicles in late night traffic control. Seven fines...
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Controls leads to one arrest for marijuana possession
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"WomanityFest" launched for International Women's Day 2019
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St. Martin at Cuba international book fair
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ABGMA 2019 Nominations Announcement on Feb. 18
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Library on Sint Maarten still closed: 'Everyone has good ...
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Insel Air Loses Air Operator Certificate
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RvA sends back Draft National Ordinance Bureau Integrity
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Curaçao to serve as Caribbean base for humanitarian aid...
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CBCS Reports Decline in Foreign Reserves
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CBCS Executive Directors took the oath before the Governor
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CBCS: Curaçao and Sint Maarten economies contracted
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One year after the government takeover in Statia ....
ORANJESTAD - "We were pushed aside by the Netherlands", says Lynette Anson-Leerdam passionately. She works as a baker on Statia. It has been a year since the State Secretary for Kingdom Affairs Raymond Knops took over the government of the...
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Airport Bonaire Starts Work on Expansion of Departure Hall
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Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday
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A.M. Best Upgrades NAGICO's Issuer Credit Rating
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NAGICO launches the Hurricane Xtra Policy
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Partial Road Closure of Back Street on Monday Morning
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Legendary Performance of The Jacksons at Heineken Regatta
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Review LuminAID Packlite Max, a Solar Powered Phone Charger
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Motion of No Confidence to be tabled against Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin. Agree?
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More RSS soldiers/police arrive on St. Kitts and Nevis...
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Haitians say they will protest until President Moise resigns
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