St. Martin News Network

Deputy Prime Minister Calls on People to Hold a Level Head --- said Prime Minister Refused to deal with the Decision of the Majority of Ministers.

Philipsburg:--- Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the National Alliance William Marlin issued a strong call to the people of St. Maarten on Tuesday afternoon asking them to remain calm and to hold a level head as the political situation on St. Maarten becomes more intense. Marlin made the call on Tuesday afternoon at national press conference when he informed the people of St. Maarten that the political situation on St. Maarten is not moving forward and that politicians are...

Political Crisis Creates more Confusion --- PM says Decision taken by Eight MPs is Binding --- Vice Chair of Parliament Calls Meeting for Thursday.

Philipsburg:--- The political crisis on St. Maarten is becoming more confusing by the day and it appears as though no one seems to know what is legal from what is illegal. On Tuesday afternoon, the Vice Chairman of Parliament Romaine Laville sent out an invitation to all Members of Parliament inviting them to a Parliamentary meeting that will take place at the A.C. Wathey Legislative Hall on Thursday at 10am. The invitation which was sent through Roddy Heyliger and not the gr...

St. Maarten's Governor is Failing the People --- PM Acts as a Dictator and Abuses her Power --- Duncan.

Philipsburg:--- Former Minister of Justice and Attorney at Law Roland Duncan in an interview with SMN News on Tuesday said he maintains his view that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams has been abusing the power vested in her as Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Ministers. Duncan also stated that the Governor of St. Maarten drs. Eugene Holiday is failing in his duties as the Head of State on St. Maarten. Duncan said it has been two weeks now t...

Prime Minister was well aware that Members of her Family were involved in the Justice Park Negotiations.

Philipsburg:--- During an interview with SMN News on Tuesday, former Minister of Justice Roland Duncan brought more clarity on how the negotiations for the Justice Park took place and what exactly transpired before he sent the letter of intent to the Prime Minister for approval.

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St. Maarten based start up, ilandGrub.com, brings online ordering capabilities to local restaurants.

"New web application gives food services the tools needed to facilitate online orders."

Philipsburg:--- Soon local restaurants will be able to offer customers a new service, online ordering. iLandgrub.com is a new web application designed to help hungry tech-savvy consumers discov...

UP Leader Heyliger says, the political reality - a majority in parliament exists, respect democracy.

The people of the country would like the impasse created by the National Alliance to be over and governance returned to the country! There is a crystal clear parliamentary majority in place! The Governor needs to take his decision based on this.

I can fully understand the frustrat...

FIRST 'THINK TANK SESSION' WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR NEW UPCOMING TV SHOW.

Philipsburg:--- In an effort to increase awareness on HIV/AIDS, STIs, as well as healthy lifestyle choices, the HIV/AIDS Programme Management Team (PMT) in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM) and Collective Prevention Services (CPS) have began to develop a ...

New Female Soccer Team FC Soualiga Established.

FC Soualiga is a women's soccer team established on Sint Maarten in April of 2013 under the St. Maarten Soccer Educational Foundation. The team is being coached by David Forsythe, who has over 30 years of experience coaching soccer teams of all ages. Currently the team is practic...

Rotary takes Seniors sailing.

Simpson Bay:--- The smiles on the faces said it all, on the annual Rotary Senior Citizens Cruise held recently. Over 150 Seniors were treated to lunch, a cruise through the lagoon and entertainment by DJ Ruby and not to forget a taste of Guavaberry.

The Rotary Club of St. Maarten ...

Toastmasters St. Maarten to host Area Debate on Electoral Reform.

The Toastmasters Clubs of Sint Maarten will be hosting an Area Debate with the theme "Electoral Reform; Is there a need for change?" . This event will be debated by experienced Toastmasters and will bring to the forefront the pros and cons on one of the most talked about issues wit...