The vendors at Kimsha parking lot, otherwise known as “The Strip”, are frustrated that after almost two years they still do not have water and electricity meters and stressed that the neglect by government could result in a dangerous situation at the location. They explained that In October 2020 they were summoned by Government to […]
This eight year old preschooler Sanaa Lake may not be able to explain how her business concept fits into the Magical Philipsburg Christmas idea that was staged on the board walk at the week-end of Saturday and Sunday December 18th and 19th respectively; but she knew she wanted a booth to give herself a start […]
Mr. Ben van der Klift is the replacement for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE N.V.). He will take on his new tasks and responsibilities as of Monday, November 1, 2021 and will join with the Managing Board of PJIAE N.V. during a crucial reconstruction […]
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Gumbs recently announced the promotion of longtime maritime management professional, Rosina Romeo as the interim Terminal Operations Manager, as of September 1st, 2021. Gumbs says the discussions to merging the cruise and cargo operations was held some time ago and includes […]
The amount of business locations that are turning up either for rent or for lease in the heart of the shopping capital Philipsburg are increasing the more in the heart of the 2021 season. This is due to the toll the pandemic is having on travelers to the country. Since the coronavirus outbreak in March […]
The Ministry of TEATT announced at the weekend that it would step up general controls to ensure that businesses are adhering to St. Maarten’s economic rules and regulations. Many of these controls are in response to public complaints received for various infractions. TEATT has diligently worked to restore economic activities during the crisis, but in […]
The statement by the Netherlands representative on the Trust Fund Committee shows they are the ones in complete control of releasing any funds until all their requirements are met. While everyone including the Central Bank are blaming the Trust Fund and the World Bank for not moving fast enough to help St. Maarten economy bounce […]
The SHTA fears the economic crisis in Curacao will have a negative impact on the economy of St. Maarten driving up the cost of living and business activities, and issued the following statement; In the January 12th edition of the Antilliaans Dagblad, mention is made of a possible solution to the Giro bank issue. The […]
St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has officially handed over the grounds to INSO the general contractor, for the construction of the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH). “This marks the official start of the construction as INSO has met all of its obligations set forth in the addendum to the original construction contract which has […]
Cay Hill – St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and INSO, the general contractor for the construction of the new St. Maarten General Hospital, is currently in the final stages of preparing for construction to commence. As the finalization of the addendum to the existing construction contract is currently taking place which includes the approval of […]
