On Saturday November 9th at approximately 09.25 p.m. police patrols, Detectives and paramedics were directed to Flanders Bar on Sucker garden road for a shooting incident. On the scene the investigating officers spoke to a witness who stated that shortly
The ultra-modern Terminal Building at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) will be seven years old on the eve of St. Maarten Day. The facility was officially opened on November 10, 2006 by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
On Friday November 8th at approximately 12.35 p.m. police patrols and paramedics were directed to the corner of Jaguar road and Cougar road in Cay Hill,to investigate a traffic accident involving a motorcycle rider who was not showing any signs
Sa Majesté le Roi Willem Alexander et son épouse la Reine Maxima visiteront les Antilles Néerlandaises du 12 au 21 Novembre prochains. C’est par Sint Maarten que le périple royal débutera le 12 Novembre selon le programme suivant : Les
Si au niveau national, le 11 novembre représente la date à laquelle on commémore l’armistice de 1918, à Saint-martin, ce jour a une résonance toute locale, c’est le Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten’s Day. Tous les ans à cette date, c’est
Airports have become multimodal, multifunctional, economic engines driving commercial development well beyond their boundaries,” said Dr. John Kasarda, Director of the Center for Air Commerce at the University of North Carolina, and chairman of the recently concluded inaugural Aerotropolis Americas Conference
La semaine dernière, des centaines d’enfants de la région ont appris comment la faune est venue à cette île dans la première version du Programme d’Éducation sur la Faune Sauvage, créé par l’Association Les Fruits de Mer en collaboration avec
Shooting Incident victim seriously injured On Saturday November 2nd at approximately 04.15 a.m. several police patrols, Detectives and Paramedics were sent to Mariana Estate to investigate a case where a man had been shot in his home. On the scene
On Tuesday, October 29th at 02.00 P.M. talks between police department, headed by Inspector Benjamin Gout (Head of Traffic) and bus drivers were held at the Philipsburg Police Station. These talks were a follow-up meeting of October 22nd in regard to
On Sunday, October 20th the Community Police Officers, Felix Richards, Ethelwoldus Josepha, Helen Cristina-Romeo, Juan Statie, inspector Ricardo Henson and Edelmiro Jansen from the Department of VROMI travelled to Fort Meyers Florida to attend an advanced three days course in
United Kingdom (UK) flagship, British Airways (BA) is very interested in commencing service to the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). This was revealed by SXM Airport Managing Director, Regina LaBega, following a recent meeting in Martinique with Colm Lacy,
3 armed robberies The Special Robbery Unit in busy investigating three armed robberies that have took place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of October. These robberies occurred at three Chinese supermarkets in Cole Bay. One of these supermarkets was
On Thursday October 24th around 12.00 midday the police dispatcher received a call from the SMMC that a lady had presented herself there with a dead Fetus. Upon arrival of the personnel from the detective and forensic department they were
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta spent some time on Tuesday with Soc over at Radio Station Island 92 discussing donations for the fire victims in Cole Bay. The fire at Wesley Lane in Cole Bay was a tragedy and with
Copa airlines, the island’s major connection to the South American market, will be back to servicing Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) with four flights weekly from its Panama hub as from December 12, 2013. This was one of the results of
For the first time ever, the Port of St. Maarten and the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) will be showcasing the maritime and yachting sector of the country at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida from October 31
Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (Ministry of VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake last week had a follow-up meeting with the residents of Cape Bay. More than 75 persons turned out at Seaside Nature Park to voice their
On Sunday midday around 12.10 hrs the patrol from the uniformed department in Philipsburg was dispatched to Front street where a group of unknown male persons were busy purchasing jewelry with stolen credit cards. The caller also give the police
On Sunday morning around 01.30 hrs the uniformed patrol out of the Police substation in Simpson bay was dispatched to the grounds of Mullet bay for a armed robbery. Upon the arrival of the uniformed patrol at Mullet bay in
President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell along with several members of Parliament were present in Panama City, Panama over the weekend for the opening of Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) Headquarters (HQ). The historic inauguration event on Saturday, 19 October was
Minister Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Minister Hon. Maurice Lake on Sunday said he is fully behind the expansion of the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). SMMC he pointed out should be up there with the
The oleander aphid (Aphis nerii) is a tiny insect, about 2mm long, but it lives a fascinating life, facing many tiny predators. From the insect family Hemiptera, aphids have piercing, sucking mouthparts, like a straw, and feed on plant juices.
The “Meet and Greet” area at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) has been spruced up to mark the airport’s 70th anniversary and also to reflect the stunning landing approach for which it has become world famous, with CNN being the
“On October 19, 1983, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, leader of the Grenadian Revolution, and his closest advisers were assassinated by the country’s army, and six days later, the USA executed its long-planned invasion of the Spice Isle.” That’s how the
The Police Traffic Department is inviting representatives of the Bus drivers Association and independent bus drivers, to attend a very important and information session that will given on Tuesday October 22nd at 02.00 p.m. at the Philipsburg Police Station. This
