NAGICO almost at a 100% settlement score
NAGICO continues to settle hurricane insurance claims at a score of 94% to date in St. Maarten, according to a company statement to StMaartenNews.com ~ PHILIPSBURG - NAGICO wrote to StMaartenNews.com that they "were pleasantly surprised and very...
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Dear Reader
With almost 3700 views, our
photo reportage about the filthy streets of St. Maarten with sewage water running rampant in the neighborhoods continues to be the topic of the day on our
Facebook page.
One of our readers sent us an email about the topic. Here is what she had to say regarding our filthy St. Maarten:
All of us ought to do our part to keep this island, where we all call home, clean. It doesn`t have to take a blind man to see the filth lying around this tiny island; debris still on the side of the road, car wrecks parked all over the place (in front the Nagico building in town) is a perfect example, and the constant running of sewage water on the roads 24/7/365.
Even the Dutch member of parliament. Mr. Pechtold, who was on a working visit here recently, wrote an article in the Daily Herald of Friday, 13th July. Message to country: "Clean up the rubbish." Now if this is not a hint and half, I don`t know anymore what will get our attention that this island is in need of a dire CLEAN UP and CLEAN OUT!!
I`ve just been to Providenciales in Turks and Caicos on vacation, which measures 38 sq. miles, they have also had the brunt of hurricane Irma, but I could not see it, only an eye that is trained to recognize hurricane damage would notice something passed through there. The island is super clean, attracting high end tourist at that.
I will echo the words of Mr. Mike Ferrier: "Come on St. Maarten, we can do better than this."
Don't think we have anything more to add to that. Nuff said!
Have a great day.
Best regards,
Terrance Rey
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Drugs in container found in Doorn possibly from St. Maarten
Lack of security at container terminal in St. Maarten an indication of a serious problem ~ PHILIPSBURG - Kilos of drugs found on Monday at the Marine barracks in Doorn in The Netherlands are quite possibly from the island of St. Maarten reports...
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Mass layoffs at Massy?
Consequences hurricanes Irma and Maria possibly negatively affecting Caribbean insurance company Massy United; mass layoffs ongoing ~ TRINIDAD/BARBADOS - Insurance company Massy United Insurance may be the first victim of the downturn in economy...
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ALG Inks First Resort Management Deal in Saint Martin
NEWTOWN SQUARE - PA. (July 16, 2018) - AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group (ALG) company, announced today its entry into St. Martin with the signing of a new resort brand management deal to bring its Secrets Resorts & Spas brand to the island. With ...
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Caribbean aviation taxes may cause economic strangulation
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert ~ If an airport in the Caribbean wishes to be an international hub, or even a regional hub, it is probably well advised to drop departure taxes and other passenger taxes. Passenger taxation is 'swamp taxation' because no one...
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The nullifying of the political crises/dilemma
Understanding our parliamentary democracy government ~ By Political Analyst, Julio R. Romney ~ With the swearing in of the Council of Ministers on June 25, 2018, the ruling UD/SMCP coalition government found itself in a political dilemma with not ...
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"Parliament missing in action" says Gracita Arrindell
"PARLIAMENT MISSING IN ACTION AT A TIME WHEN NEEDED MOST BY THE PEOPLE OF SINT MAARTEN" "IT JUST IS NOT RIGHT" SAYS PPA LEADER GRACITA ARRINDEL Philipsburg, July 15, 2018. Gracita states; "Most people took a big sigh of relief when the first...
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SDM Leader Ortega has hard questions about Ennia, Mullet Bay
SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Benjamin Ortega, Leader of the St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) has issued a press statement on Sunday regarding Ennia, and the measures taken by the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS). "Over the...
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Presenting Shakainah Pompier Arrindell-Miss Teen St.Maarten
Video presentation of Shakainah Pompier Arrindell as Miss Teen St. Maarten International.
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Ombudsman presents 2017 Year Report to Prime Minister
PHILIPSBURG - On Friday July 13th, Ombudsman Nilda Arduin presented the 2017 Ombudsman Year Report to Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin at the Government Building. Under the theme "Gearing towards Excellence" - the report highlights the...
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Johnson to discuss cruise industry sustainability with Port
PHILIPSBURG - Solidifying his commitment to economic revitalization, Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Transportation Minister Stuart Johnson announced Sunday, he plans to have a "formal sit-down" with Port St. Maarten's Supervisory Board and...
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Finance Minister clarifies claim of 2019 budget delay
PHILIPSBURG-Minister of Finance Perry Geerlings has every intention of delivering the final budget for 2019 to Parliament of St. Maarten before the December 15, 2018 deadline but says he will take the time necessary to "fine tune" the budget. Hi...
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Minister Plenipotentiary Wuite & Cabinet Welcomes Deputy ...
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - On Monday July 16, the Minister and Cabinet members welcomed the Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary, Michael Somersall at Schiphol Airport as he arrived to take up his duties in the Netherlands. Together this team...
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Food wholesalers and warehouses requested to be storm-ready
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Food wholesalers and warehouse depots are requested to have their facilities storm/hurricane ready by having a plan in place to prepare and secure their properties in the event of a storm/hurricane threat, the...
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SXM Airport To Use Terminal Building by November 2018
SIMPSON BAY - St. Maarten (Tuesday July 17, 2018) - "It is quite a giant step forward into the long anticipated terminal building," declared the Chief of Operations (COO), Michel Hyman. The Managing Board which also comprises of the CFO and...
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WIB Supports "Back to School Drive"
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Windward Islands Bank Ltd. (WIB) supports the "3 rd annual Back to School Drive" spearheaded by student Ki-Mani Olivacce, who has called upon the community to donate school supply items for children in need. WIB...
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Old Fire Station to be Demolished on Thursday and Friday
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that the old Fire Station across from the Clem Labega Square will be demolished. The demolition works...
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Ministry VROMI warns Strict Enforcement of Building Codes
The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs the public that strict enforcement will be implemented with regard to compliance of the Building ordinance and the conditions of issued...
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Nature Foundation Reiterates Call to Ban Single-Use Plastic
The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation is again calling on Parliament to ban single-use plastic products such as plastic bags, straws and cutlery and Styrofoam food containers in an effort to reduce marine litter and pollution on St Maarten. Single...
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Second Chamber Wants Fact sheet on Winair
The Hague- The permanent committee for Kingdom Affairs of the Dutch Second Chamber has asked State Secretary Raymond Knops a number of questions in relation to Winair. Knops was asked to provide a so-called fact sheet with basic data about the...
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Kingdom Ministers of Justice have Constructive Meetings
SINT MAARTEN/BONAIRE - Today, the Ministers of Justice Grapperhaus (The Netherlands), Bikker (Aruba), Girigorie (Curaçao) and De Weever (St. Maarten) came together for the semi-annual "Justitieel Vierpartijen Overleg (JVO)". This time on Bonaire, ...
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"It is a jewel" - Schoolboy in Wartime reviewed in Alkmaar
GREAT BAY, St. Martin (July 17, 2018)-With the music of Betty V's Hold on and Neville York's Sweet Salt playing in the background, about 75 book party guests were treated here at the Parish Hall to an evening (7.7.18) of lively conversation,...
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Registration Now Open for EXPO section at #SPORTSMATTER...
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in collaboration with the National Sports Institute (NSI) is happy to announce to all Sport, Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Businesses on the island that the...
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Minister Johnson solidifies 'One Island Cooperation' MOU
PHILIPSBURG - Redeveloping cooperative tourism and marketing activities between the French and Dutch Tourism Bureaus for greater collaboration on destination marketing under the theme 'One Island Cooperation,' was the main priority identified by...
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1800 businesses covered by ECS. Survey extended by 3 weeks
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Department of Statistics (STAT) from the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunications, embarked upon an Economic Census Survey (ECS) approximately 10 weeks ago and has received information...
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CIBC FirstCaribbean Remains Dedicated to Community
Arts Saves Lives, Now You Know, Milton Peters College (MPC), Sint. Maarten Lions Club, Ruby Labega School, and Alexander's Early Stimulation were among those sponsored by the bank. The Art Saves Lives 6 th Annual Summer Intensive which concluded...
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First in-house Taxation Risk Seminar July 23-27
PHILIPSBURG - The manager of Prudential Tax Services formerly known as Prudential Small Business Services, Natasha Manuela-Gumbs hereby invites the business community of Sint Maarten to attend an important Tax Seminar for the week July 23-27,...
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Ys never involved in Ennia insurance
WILLEMSTAD - Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Supervisory Board Chairman Etienne Ys was never involved in the insurance activities of Ennia, he told the Amigoe newspaper after questions about a possible conflict of interest. Until...
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Former Minister of Finance wants Justice to clear his name
WILLEMSTAD - George Jamaloodin through his lawyer Alicia Blonk filed civil proceedings at the Court of First Instance stating that the Public Prosecution Service is responsible for the damage caused to his good name and reputation. The former...
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CPS: Prevent Drowning this School Holiday Season
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising parents and guardians to be vigilant when their children are at the...
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CPS: Stay cool and hydrated during extremely hot weather
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards that have a significant impact on society, Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and...
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CPS Advises: Ensure your Vaccination Status is Up to Date
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - Considering circulated news about various infectious and vaccine preventable diseases internationally and regionally, citizens are requested to take preventive actions. There have been international reports and...
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CPS Men's Health 2018: Living a healthier life and more...
GREAT BAY - Sint Maarten (DCOMM) - The lack of physical activity is seen as a health threat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around the world, not enough people are active; one in four adults and four out of five adolescents are ...
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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...
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Family of tasered man, 73, make formal complaint
The family of the 73-year-old man with dementia who was tasered by Rotterdam police last week have made a formal complaint about the police action. 'I do not understand why they could not get hold of my father, who is a little old man,' son John...
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Dutch internet company We Transfer considers Amsterdam IPO
The Dutch internet company We Transfer is considering a European IPO and the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam best suits its needs. We Transfer CEO Gordon Willoughby, who came to the company from Amazon, has said a US IPO is out ...
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Who was Jean Brooks aka "Tata"?
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Nevis premier rebuts article in British newspaper
By Caribbean News Now contributor CHARLESTOWN, Nevis - Premier of Nevis and minister of finance, Mark Brantley, has expressed deep concern over what he described as a misleading and grossly inaccurate article carried in Britain's Guardian...
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Minister in St Kitts-Nevis ordered new integrity rules
By Clive Bacchus BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) - Minister of justice and legal affairs Vincent Byron has ordered the implementation of Integrity in Public Life rules in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. The lifestyle and earnings of public...
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Prime Minister Rhuggenaath welcomed US ambassador Pete...
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COPA Airlines expands to daily Curaçao flights
WILLEMSTAD - As of July 17, Copa Airlines started its daily service from Panama to Curaçao. COPA has been flying 4 times a week to Curaçao since 2012. COPA operates the route with either an E190 or a Boeing 737-700/800. The first flight of the...
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Update: InselAir to announce strategic partner soon
WILLEMSTAD - No later than Thursday or Friday it will be known which company or who will become the strategic partner of the ailing local airline InselAir. This is what Minister Steven Martina said during a press conference. InselAir is in...
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More Sargassum in Curaçao again
WILLEMSTAD - Once again large quantities of Sargassum seaweed have washed ashore on Curaçao. Among others at Shete Boca and Groot St. Joris. Since March of this year, the stifling seaweed washes ashore on the coast of Bonaire and Curaçao. At...
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Vaccination rate too low on Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao must be better vaccinated. This is according to the desire of the Minister of Health, Environment and Nature Suzanne Camelia-Römer. The average percentage of vaccinated people is between 80 and 90 percent. That should go to...
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Curaçao's harbor decorated with tall ships
WILLEMSTAD - It was an amazing sight to behold. Early in the morning on July 15, the first tall ship enters the harbor of Curaçao. Spectators were already lined up on both sides of the harbor in the early hours of the morning waiting for the...
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Bulgarian skimmers have been in custody for 8 months
WILLEMSTAD - Lawyer Peppie Sulvaran does not agree with the court to hold two Bulgarians any longer. They have been in custody for 8 months after they have taken money from an ATM by skimming and using fake bank cards. The two deny everything and ...
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Attorney questions public purpose of 'touristic development'
By Melanius Alphonse Caribbean News Now associate editor CASTRIES, St Lucia - Attorney at law Loraine Glace has questioned the compulsory acquisition of private property by the government of Saint Lucia for the purposes of "touristic...
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St Lucia imposes visa requirement on Venezuelans; ...
By Melanius Alphonse Caribbean News Now associate editor CASTRIES, St Lucia - Pursuant to Cabinet conclusion No. 292 of 2018, which decided that Venezuela is a threat to Saint Lucia's national security and that China should enjoy most favoured...
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Former Bahamas Cabinet minister alleges conspiracy
By Juan McCartney NASSAU, Bahamas - Former member of parliament and Cabinet minister, Leslie Miller, is suing the Bank of The Bahamas for $9.6 million plus damages for alleged breach of contract with regard to seven companies financed by the...
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Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday July 17, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) July 18, 2018 Tonight through Wednesday morning: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with passing showers. Wednesday midday through evening: Partly...
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Fire chief received death threats from his own staff
The chief of the Amsterdam fire brigade has been receiving death threats from a section of his own fire service, the public prosecutor has confirmed to newspaper Algemeen Dagblad which is investigating the case.
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Schiphol airport considers fees for dropping off passengers
Amsterdam's Schiphol airport is considering introducing a fee for people who drop off friends and relatives by car, the Telegraaf said on Tuesday. 'The available space at the airport is shrinking because the number of passengers keeps going up,'...
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Hema heading for clash with franchise holders: FD
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