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Airport adds traffic signs for the physically-challenged.

Simpson Bay:--- Four new traffic signs have been added in front of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) to aid in the drop-off and pick-up of physically-challenged persons, said Justin Joe, the airport's Facility Maintenance Manager.
Joe said the signs were painted in the public access lane at each pedestrian crossing where there is a ramp to facilitate wheelchair access. This brings to 12, the total number of spots designated for the physically-challenged.
The man...

Plenary session of Parliament on Motion about MP Jules James set for Monday morning.

Philipsburg:--- A Plenary public session of Parliament is scheduled for February 13 regarding the voting on a motion by Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Jules James.

The meeting will take place on Monday morning at 10:00am in the General Assembly Chamber of the House of Parliament on Wilhelmina Straat #2.1 in Philipsburg.

The National Alliance (NA) faction requested the plenary session in its letter dated February 01, 2012.

The NA faction would like to discuss the voting of MP Jul...

Time Is Up – MP George Pantophlet.

Member of Parliament says that time is up for the Minister of Everything (VROMI) Theo Heyliger. During the meeting of Parliament held on the Infrastructure of St. Maarten several questions were asked concerning among others the problem with the midges. The Minister had stated that in the next three weeks a committee would be set up and a bidding process would begin. The Member of Parliament finds this strange indeed as the problem with the midges is nothing new but of course ...

BUREAU TELECOMMUNCATIONS & POST ST. MAARTEN (BTP-SXM) REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POST INDUSTRIES.

The Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTPSXM) is tasked with regulating the Telecommunications and Post Industries on St. Maarten, to support and advice the Minister of Tourism Economics Affairs Traffic and Telecommunications on matters and policies relating to thes...

Cole Bay Baby Wellness Clinic Closed.

Great Bay (DCOMM):--- With immediate effect the Cole Bay Baby Wellness Clinic located at the Charles Leopold Bell School has been closed.

An alternative location has been identified and preparations are well underway to finalize agreements with respect to this and the community wi...

Love is in the air at PJIA on Valentine’s Day.

Simpson Bay:--- Arriving passengers will step out to the sound of music, assorted Valentine's Day gifts for some lucky couples and an atmosphere of love and friendliness as the Princess Juliana International Airport rolls out the red carpet for them starting at noon on February 1...

Seven Suspects in Vesuvius Investigation Appeared in Court of First Instance --- Amador Jones’ Killer in Custody in St. Kitts.

Philipsburg:--- The seven suspects in the Vesuvius investigation that are currently behind bars as suspects in several murders, attempted murder, and weapons possession appeared in the Court of First Instance on Wednesday. The prosecutors believe that the seven suspects are in on...

Gas and Diesel Prices Go Up on February 10, 2012.

Police Radio Found Among Robbery Suspect’s Belongings --- Internal Investigation Underway --- Reliable Sources.

Philipsburg:--- SMN News has been reliably informed that police recovered one of their radios while searching the home of one of the main robbery suspects last week. SMN News learnt that police made the startling discovery when they were searching the home of one of their colleag...

Minister Meyers congratulates Flamingo Beach Resort Staff on Hospitality Training.

Philipsburg:--- Minister of Economic & Tourism Affairs, Telecommunications & Transport Hon. Franklin Meyers, would like to congratulate the 100+ staff at Flamingo Beach Resort who successfully completed the American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Institute course...

Tallahassee-St. Maarten Foundation focuses on new platform for 2012; Environmental promotion.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten:--- The Tallahassee-St. Maarten Foundation Inc. (TLH-SXMF) Director Arthur Lugisse, after spending six months on the island, recently returned to Tallahassee, Florida to execute a new platform with respect to the Tallahassee-St. Maarten Partnership.
"After...