The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) have decided to celebrate local business owners in observance of their 44th year of service to the Business Community, by honoring some of the first local business that were registered with the Chamber when they were first established. After a brief history about the journey of those who […]
The Bureau for Intellectual Property of Sint Maarten (BIP SXM) is to provide a workshop at this year’s St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), March 25-26th. Attendees can expect an informative and innovative presentation provided by the Director, Mrs. Vincentia Rosen-Sandiford on Intellectual Property Rights, with a focus on trademarks, copyright, and […]
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 […]
