On Wednesday February 25th at approximately 01.35 a.m. during a routine control by police of a SUV, which was parked on the beach close to La Bamba, one suspect was arrested for drugs possession. The police approached this vehicle in
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) would like to warn beachgoers that recent water testing at Little Bay Pond Beach in Belair indicates that bacterial levels have exceeded safe levels for swimming. Samples thus far show that contamination is concentrated
On Saturday February 21st at approximately 02.55 a.m. several police patrols were directed to the Tattoo Parlor on Back Street where a possible break-in was taking place. Officers immediately went to the area to investigate what was going on. On
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (Thursday, February 12, 2015)—The Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, is the main corporate sponsor of the Annual Environmental Conference, which will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 under the theme: “Waste Management: strategies, sustainability, markets and initiatives for
On Monday February 9th at approximately 01.30 a.m. police patrol, traffic department and paramedics were sent to the “Tata the Bus driver” round about in Dutch Quarter for a very serious traffic accident involving a scooter rider. On the scene
On Friday November 28th the Police Department in partnership with NAGICO Insurances gave Henderson Insurances an extensive “Safety Awareness” presentation. The presentation consist of many different topics where safety in concern. It is a presentation for any type of business
Vandalizing of Government property Recently the police have noticed that for unknown reasons, unknown persons have been vandalizing police vehicles which are parked in the parking-lot opposite the back of the Philipsburg police station. This criminal act takes place during
Kelly Sheils, originaire de Grande Bretagne, est portée disparue depuis le 15 novembre 2014. Elle a été aperçue pour la dernière fois à cette date vers 13h30 à Simpson Bay à proximité du restaurant Burger King. Si vous disposez d’informations
On Tuesday November 18th 2014 at approximately 12.15 a.m. a police patrol from the Simpson Bay area was sent to Dunes Casino in Beacon Hill to investigate an attempted armed robbery. On the scene the investigating officers spoke to the
On Sunday November 16th at approximately 12.00 p.m. several police patrols, detectives and paramedics were sent to the Atlantis Casino in the Cupe Coy area to investigate a robbery at that establishment. On the scene the investigating officers learnt that
by Will Johnson Martin Douwes Teenstra, was born in Ruige Zand on September 17th, 1795 and died on October 29th 1864 at Ulrum. He was a farmer as a young man in The Netherlands. After a career in the East
On Friday November 7th at approximately 06.15 p.m. police patrols and Detectives were sent Midtown Hotel to investigate an armed robbery. On the scene the investigating officers spoke to the three victims from Venezuela. Two of them stated that they
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (Monday, November 3, 2014)—Managing Director of the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Regina LaBega, is among the CEOs invited to participate in several panel discussions at the annual meeting of top airport executives organized by Airports
On Monday October 27th at approximately 08.15 p.m. several police patrols, detectives and paramedics were sent to Waterfront road in Cole Bay to investigate a shooting. According to witnesses in the area they heard a loud noise on the street,
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – One man is now dead as a result of a shooting on the water front road in Cole Bay. Initial reports state that residents in a nearby apartment heard what sounded like a gun shot. It was later
My Fellow Sint Maarteners: The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The current outbreak it is believed originated in Guinea in December 2013. The outbreak has reached community transmission and impacts two additional countries,
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is recommending to persons to get their annual flu vaccine. High risk groups are reminded and/or recommended to get their seasonal flu shot.
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (Sunday, October 26, 2014)—The Corporate Governance Reports for 2010 and 2011 respectively of the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company NV (PJIAE NV), are now available online at the airport’s website at: http://www.sxmairport.com/corporate-governance-reports.php. According to Regina
POINT BLANCHE, St. Maarten – Port St. Maarten – On Thursday, a delegation from the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour (Ministry VSA) headed by Minister Hon. Cornelius de Weever, Port St. Maarten Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Mingo
POINT BLANCHE, St. Maarten – Port St. Maarten – In order to profile local organizations on the island, Port St. Maarten is sponsoring the “St. Maarten Village Pavilion Booth” at the 21st Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference & Trade Show from
Willemstad, Curacao (May 26, 2014) Colombian consular services will be provided to St. Maarten this week, on occasion of a visit by Colombia’s Consul-general in Curacao, Dr. Alfonso de Jesus Velez Rivas. The Colombian diplomat will be assisted by members
From A To Z – Yachts Adela and Zenara – A Fine Fleet Is Assembling For the 2014 Gill Commodore’s Cup Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (February 24, 2014) – The countdown to racing continues. In just over a week’s time,
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten- The final day of the 33rd annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta closed in outstanding fashion last evening at the traditional Prize-Giving ceremony-followed by an evening of world-class musical entertainment, headlined by the Grammy winning Motown legends,
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (February 3, 2013)—Over 200 invited guests gathered at Gate A1 of the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on Saturday evening for a first class presentation of the rebranding of the St. Maarten airport, which also serves
GREAT BAY, St. Martin (July 25, 2012)—When the “St. Maarten national selection” female volleyball team plays in St Kitts this weekend, the United Volleyball Club (UVC) will be rooting extra hard. The majority of the territory’s players in the Eastern
