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Editorial - School bus drama

Monday's stabbing (see Tuesday paper) is the umpteenth violent incident on a school bus. While one can have an...

Editorial - Every bit helps

Sunday's fifth Agricultural Fair (see Monday paper) was undoubtedly an eye-opener for many who took the trouble to...

Editorial - More of the same

The VVD of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte wants to restrict immigration to the Netherlands for residents of...

Editorial - Honesty and much success

Especially in today’s topsy-turvy world, any country worthy of its salt is expected to have a professional and...

Editorial - A work in progress

St. Eustatius has a new DP/Lijfrock government, hopefully one that will last a bit longer than the PLP/STEP/UPC...

Editorial - Equal treatment

Today's news that the signing authority has been taken away from the head of the Social Department might lead some...

Editorial - Cost-effective

Yesterday's front page news that the number of specialists at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will be increased by...

Editorial - More output

People hoping for a political showdown today over United People's (UP) party parliamentarian Jules James having voted...

Editorial - Small scale dualism

St. Eustatius is the second of three new overseas special public entities of the Netherlands to experience a...

Editorial - Unpardonable sin

Yesterday's meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament featuring a session with the Mental Health Foundation...

Editorial - Age just a number?

Wednesday's front page report that the pension age has been increased from 60 to 65 in Curaçao sparked some reaction...

Editorial - Regulate

By agreeing to set up a committee to monitor the country's expenditures, the Central Committee of Parliament has...

Editorial - Sooner or later

The UP/DP/Illidge coalition, with the exception of President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell (UP), has solved nothing...

Editorial - Not sitting still

Today's news that Tropical Shipping has started using the local port for container transhipment is most welcome...

Editorial - Before it gets ugly

Friday's court case between Rainbow Beach Club homeowners, the developer and the management company (see Saturday...

Editorial - A lot of wind

While we await government's long-promised energy policy, we note with interest that Minister Theodore Heyliger, who...

Editorial - Transparent

Despite stating in Parliament earlier that he would not mention the names of those who had been awarded plots of new...

Editorial - There to serve

Labour and Social Affairs Minister Cornelius de Weever obviously has had enough. After stating recently that he...

Editorial - A distinct voice

The need to better protect consumers from unscrupulous businesspeople is an issue that particularly the Chamber of...

Editorial - Fair share

It had to come sooner or later. For years there have been complaints that especially foreign vacation home owners...

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Five to vie for prestigious Senior Carnival Queen title
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) introduced its last set of... Read more...
Minister Spies on eight day visit to the Dutch Caribbean
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Liesbeth Spies will be visiting all... Read more...
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Grace Kennedy moves to be global consumer group
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Grace Kennedy Group CEO Don Wehby said the conglomerate intends to earn a half... Read more...
Education ministry to review field trip policy
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Ministry of Education is to review the policy regarding field trips for... Read more...
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Santorum wins Missouri, one of three Republican contests
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
WASHINGTON--Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum defeated front-runner Mitt Romney in the non-binding... Read more...
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Court overturns California gay marriage ban, appeal planned
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
SAN FRANCISCO--A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional... Read more...
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Lavrov seeks peace in Syria while forces bombard Homs
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
AMMAN--Russia won a promise from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to bring an end to... Read more...
Maldives VP Nasheed sworn in, president resigned after protests
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
MALE--President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, widely credited with bringing democracy to the... Read more...
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Greek parties delay bailout talks despite EU threats
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
ATHENS--Greek political parties delayed yet again on Tuesday making the tough choice of accepting... Read more...
China buys up Saudi, Russian oil to squeeze Iran
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
BEIJING/LONDON--China is scouring the world for alternative oil supplies to replace a fall in its... Read more...
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Rules....when stupidity gets in the way!
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Dear Editor, Yesterday I visited the Cay Hill Pharmacy to get a "refill" on one of the many... Read more...
Concerned visitor
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Dear Editor, I am writing because I am concerned. We have been visiting St. Maarten, often twice a... Read more...
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Martel’s 39 points lift No Limits over Rug Rats
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
PHILIPSBURG—Hartley Martel scored 39 points as he led Margarita Grocers No Limits to victory in... Read more...
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Injured Li Na, Jankovic pull out of Paris Open
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
PARIS-- French Open champion Li Na retired injured from her first-round match against Bulgarian... Read more...
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Prince Charles leads global Dickens 200th celebrations
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
LONDON--Prince Charles led global celebrations on Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of the... Read more...
American Idol producer goes on attack against rivals
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
LOS ANGELES--"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV... Read more...
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Art in the Park
Friday, 03 February 2012
~ Emilio Wilson Park next Sunday ~ Some traditions are treasures! And so it is with Art in the... Read more...
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Patty Meotti
Friday, 03 February 2012
Capturing art all around By Lisa Davis-Burnett They call her the Queen of Hats. She paints images... Read more...
Editorial - School bus drama
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Monday's stabbing (see Tuesday paper) is the umpteenth violent incident on a school bus. While one... Read more...
Editorial - Every bit helps
Monday, 06 February 2012
Sunday's fifth Agricultural Fair (see Monday paper) was undoubtedly an eye-opener for many who took... Read more...
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Notices February 8
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Only notices and events of non-profit or educational organisations will be placed in the... Read more...
Notices February 7
Monday, 06 February 2012
Only notices and events of non-profit or educational organisations will be placed in the... Read more...