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Conference to mark 40 yrs of women in armed forces in Sept.
PHILIPSBURG - The body of a decomposed man was buried on St. Eustatius Thursday.Police investigating Garden of Eden shooting
PHILIPSBURG - The police force of St. Maarten was on Thursday evening, carrying out an investigation into a shooting in Dutch Quarter.
Fire Department holds family day
St. EUSTATIUS - The Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade Unit of Bonaire held a family day on July 23rd. The day was meant for fire workers, their parents and children and was preceded by a holy mass.
Coping with an Alzheimer's diagnosis
PHILIPSBURG - An Alzheimer's diagnosis is an enormous adjustment for both you and your loved ones. For many, the secrets to navigating this journey are learning, supporting, and loving. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are treatments available for the symptoms.
Inspector R.H. vindicated by Internal Affairs fact finding investigation
PHILIPSBURG - Police Inspector Ricardo Henson who was rumored to have acted inappropriately during the investigation of a armed robbery case has been vindicated.
AUC sold for 235 million dollars
PHILIPSBURG - According to reports published by the Associated Press, the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) has a new owner.
Imbali hosts traditional Indian dance intensive
PHILIPSBURG — Imbali Center for Creative Movement, in collaboration with dance instructor Aparna Samaga, will be hosting a 5 day Classical Indian Dance intensive at the school's studio in the John Larmonie Center on Longwall Road, Philipsburg.Jair G. Tromp named General Chief Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade
St. EUSTATIUS - Mr. Jair Tromp (39) has been named General Chief of the Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade effective August 1st, 2011.
President of Parliament Arrindell describes meeting with Prime Minister and Minister Duncan as Productive
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Thursday President of Parliament Hon. drs. Gracita Arrindell met with Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams and Minister of Justice Hon. Roland Duncan with respect to the legislative process.Sxm resident arrested in Santo Domingo for marijuana trafficking
SANTO DOMINGO - A Dutch citizen and two Dominicans were arrested on Tuesday evening in Santo Domingo with 26.5 pounds of marijuana.PM scheduled to meet President of Parliament and Governor Holiday
PHILIPSBURG - During the weekly press briefing on Wednesday, the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot-Williams noted that she will be meeting with the president of parliament, Drs Gracita Arrindell.
Weather affecting on-going road projects
PHILIPSBURG - Speaking at the weekly council of ministers press conference, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of infrastructure, Theo Heyliger brought the press up to speed on the ongoing road projects that are currently being executed on the island.
Minister de Weever focuses on improving services
PHILIPSBURG - It is already one hundred (100) days since the Minister with the responsibility for health and labor, Dr. Cornelius de Weever took up his position.
SMMC obtaine Ultra Sound Cardiology Machine, offers improved service
PHILIPSBURG - The cardiology service that is offered by the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has improved significantly with the purchase of an Ultra Sound Cardiology Machine. ... Read more
TelEm Group Begin Transfer of Telephone Lines in Philipsburg Area today
PHILIPSBURG, Pond Island – TelEm Group technicians will begin the first phase of transfer of business and residential telephone lines in the Philipsburg area today (Thursday August 4th).Minister of Education visits Sint Maarten House
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister of Plenipotentiary Hon. Mathias Voges on Wednesday received a courtesy visit from Hon. Dr. Minister of Education Rhoda Arrindell and her delegation who are on an official working visit to the Netherlands.Rhoda Meets Dutch Education Authorities
The Hague/Great Bay, St. Martin – Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Dr. Rhoda Arrindell continued her first official visit to The Netherlands Wednesday with meetings with a number of Dutch education authorities.Generic medicines have the same content as brand medicines
BONAIRE - In reaction on a recent article in a newspaper on Bonaire, the head of the department of the Health Insurance Office (ZVK), mr. Jan Pieter van Zandwijk, gave the following reaction: