St. Martin News Network

Second Chamber Clears the Way for Country Status.

The Hague/Philipsburg:---The vote by the chamber of the second chamber that allows St. Maarten and Curacao to move forward with its country status as scheduled for October 10 is another boost for the island during the RTC meetings which is scheduled for Thursday September 9th in the Hague. Representing St. Maarten is its leader William Marlin and the team of experts and advisors along with former commissioner of constitutional affairs Sarah Wescot Williams.
The motion presente...

President of Youth Council Resigns---See Letters Page.

Marigot:--- Territorial Councillor Jean David Richardson has sent a letter to the President of the Collectivity which was also sent to the media informing that he has resigned from the Commission of Youth, Culture and Sports Affairs. Richardson said that he is sure that the President of the COM will not be surprised by his letter since he already drew his attention to the uncomfortable situation since the President has shown little consideration for the commission and its rol...

Prosecutor General Sends Develing on Leave Pending Accident Investigation.

Philipsburg:--- The Prosecutor General Dick Piar has ordered Public Prosecutor Jan Bart Develing to go on leave pending the outcome of the hit and run accident he had two weeks ago in Middle Region. Develing was also accused of driving under the influence of alcohol at the time o...

Political Turmoil Hinders Working Relationship with French and Dutch---Mingo Email Considered to be Rude and lacks tact.

Marigot: --- The constant bickering between elected officials among the majority of councillors in the Union Pour les Progres is hindering development and threatens joint cooperation between the two sides of the island. Ever since Daniel Gibbs now first vice president has been el...

Sint Maarten Tallahassee Student Association participates in Flag Event.

GREAT BAY:--- Executive Director of the Tallahassee-Sint Maarten Foundation (TLH-SXMF) Arthur Lugisse says that Sint Maarten students studying in Tallahassee along with the Sint Maarten Tallahassee Student Association (SMTSA) represented the island in a Flag Event.
"The music was ...

Minister of Traffic, Telecommunication & Post - Patrick Illidge starts Clean Up Project in Dutch Quarter.

Dutch Quarter:--- On Monday 6th of September Minister Patrick Illidge made good on his promise to clean up the Natural Spring on the main road in Dutch Quarter. After hearing the complaints of residents in the area that included incidents of persons slipping and falling, the Mini...