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  Philipsburg - The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable William Marlin received a courtesy meeting call from the Consul General of China to the Dutch Caribbean, Madam Chen Qiman at his Cabinet on Monday December 7th, 2015.  Madam Chen is the central point of consular and diplomatic services for Chinese nationals living in the Dutch Caribbean. Topics involving tourism...

HARBOR VIEW---At the end of a productive year of activities, the Social Economic Council (SER) this week distinguished two members from their midst as ‘most valuable member’ and substitute member of 2015. Out of the nine permanent SER members, three of whom  represent the labor unions, three stem from the business community, while three are appointed by government as independent...

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (Friday, December 11th, 2015) — Social and Health Insurances (SZV) has been working together with the St. Maarten Seniors Citizens and Pensioner’s Association (SMSPA) since July of this year. An internal liaison officer was appointed to work closely with the SMSPA to gather information on problems that senior citizens and pensioners are experiencing with SZV’s policies...

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- On Monday, December 7th, University of St. Martin’s EDU 418 class taught by Ms. Patti Maier, hosted a lecture on “Child Abuse” at the University of St. Martin. This, being a very common and also delicate topic in our everyday lives, two esteemed speakers were able to equip the audience with their broad knowledge in...

Philipsburg-Roy Cotton Jr. the host of the successful eight year-old radio show, Love and Inspiration states, "I would like to thank all listeners and well-wishers for all your support and commitment towards my radio show,  Love & Inspiration since its premiere in March on PJD3 Power 102.7FM. I also would like to thank Managing Director of both PJD2 1300AM...

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- In connection with the ongoing “stolen vehicles” investigation which started on Friday October 23rd 2015 on the Bush road, the police department is giving the following update. A total of 21 vehicles were found and confiscated at that location. 5 of these vehicles which resulted to be stolen have since been returned to their rightful owner....

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- On Wednesday December 9th at approximately 02.00 p.m., based on a very long and extensive investigation, police were able to arrest a 37 years old male suspect with initials F.F.C. The arrest was made at his residence in Garden of Eden Dutch, Quarter. During his arrest the suspect resisted, but was quickly overpowered by the...

ANGUILLA -- Officers of the Royal Anguilla Police Force and the British Virgin Islands Police Service have benefited from a week long Family Liaison Officer, FLO training program from the 30th November to 4th December 2015 here in Anguilla. The training conducted by Mr. Phil Stokoe, former UK police Superintendent was delivered at the Police Training Room; Police Headquarters and...

MARIGOT, Saint Martin -- Suite aux attentats du 13 novembre 2015 à Paris, nous voulons adresser un message de courage et de réconfort aux parents et amis qui pleurent toujours leurs êtres chers. Un mois après cette terrible soirée, on s’interdit d’oublier le sourire, le visage, la joie, d’un fils, d’une fille, d’un frère, d’une sœur, d’une mère, d’un père,...

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten -- The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to remind its members that Election day is December 11, 2015  from 8:30 to 12 noon. For the Large Business Sector, there are two (2) vacancies, and for the Small Business Sector, there is one (1) vacancy on its Board of Directors. The election will be held...