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Amendments to work permit policy still being process confirms Labour Minister

Amendments to work permit policy still being process confirms Labour Minister

PHILIPSBURG - One of the subjects discussed by Minister with the responsibility for labor, Cornelius de Weever at the Council of Ministers weekly press briefing on Wednesday was the employment permit matter. Read more...
MP Frans Richardson says coalition partners were frustrated with functioning of Govt.

MP Frans Richardson says coalition partners were frustrated with functioning of Govt.

PHILIPSBURG - Independent Member of Parliament, Frans Richardson has broken his silence on what may have led to the breakup of the DP/UP coalition. Read more...
Curacao to introduce basic medical insurance

Curacao to introduce basic medical insurance

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao - As per July 1st of this year, a basic medical insurance for residents of Curacao is expected to be introduced. Read more...
Prime Minister celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day

Prime Minister celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day

PHILIPSBURG - World Telecommunications and Information Society Day is being celebrated worldwide on May 17th and in St. Maarten it is no exception. Read more...
Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season

Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Honorable Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams, Chairman of the Island's Disaster Emergency Management Organization, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to begin to prepare timely for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and to have the necessary plans in place by June 1st, the start of the season. Read more...
  • Amendments to work permit policy still being process confirms Labour Minister

    Amendments to work permit policy still being process confirms Labour Minister

  • MP Frans Richardson says coalition partners were frustrated with functioning of Govt.

    MP Frans Richardson says coalition partners were frustrated with functioning of Govt.

  • Curacao to introduce basic medical insurance

    Curacao to introduce basic medical insurance

  • Prime Minister celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day

    Prime Minister celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day

  • Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season

    Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this sea

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Sports highlight

  • Ignored, frustrated...but still hanging on
    Ignored, frustrated...but still hanging on PHILIPSBURG - It was a realization of part of his dreams in 2003 when Arnold Henry received a full basketball scholarship to the United States where he played for five different schools, namely Massanutten Military Academy, the University of Vermont, Carl Albert State College, University of North Florida, and Edward Waters College.
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  • Standings of Saturday Little League games
    PHILIPSBURG - On Saturday they were three schedule games in the St. Maarten Little League Association for the past weekend.
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    • Did you know the Australian aircraft carrier QANTAS stands for Queensland And Northern Territories Aerial Service
    • Did you know there are only 4 words in the English language which end in 'dous' (they are: hazardous, horrendous, stupendous and tremendous)
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    • Did you know 'Bookkeeper' and 'bookkeeping' are the only 2 words in the English language with three consecutive double letters

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  • It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. --Irish proverb

     

     

     

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