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Podcast: ‘I’m afraid I’m going to lose my island’

AMSTERDAM – “The Dutch media spends a lot of time reporting on corrupt politicians on the islands, but pays...

Teacher shortage on Sint Maarten continues

PHILIPSBURG – “Teacher shortages are a worldwide problem”, says Angela Richards-Huggins, HR manager at the Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs Bovenwindse...

Reconstructed airport Sint Maarten to open in December

PHILIPSBURG – The original goal was to open the airport in November, but that goal won’t be met. The...

Political parties on Statia disappointed by delayed elections

ORANJESTAD — The political parties on Statia are ‘disappointed’ by the decision of State Secretary Knops (Kingdom Relations) to...

Statia Day: Islanders celebrate with mixed feelings

ORANJESTAD – The Special Municipality of the Netherlands, Statia, celebrated Statia Day last Friday. How do locals feel about...

SP, VVD: confidence in Sint Maarten’s ability to rebuild reaches new low

The Hague – The rebuilding of Sint Maarten is taking way too long thanks to the island’s politicians, according...

Senate not done with social minimum for the BES-islands

The Hague – The Senate will once more be addressing State Secretary Van Ark (Social Affairs and Employment) and...

House of Representatives wants a yearly subsidy for the national slavery commemoration

The Hague – Will we get a subsidy, or not? The organizer of the national slavery commemoration lives with...

Hurricane-proof hospital Sint Maarten will cost 25 million dollars

PHILIPSBURG – 25 million dollars, that’s the total amount of the ‘grant agreement’ that the Sint Maarten Medical Center...

How can a small island like Sint Maarten tackle breast cancer

PHILIPSBURG – ‘Pink October’ is breast cancer awareness month. Becoming ‘Breast Aware’ is the goal of this month. 28...

Senators annoyed by undetermined social minimum on Bonaire, Saba, and Statia

The Hague – The patience of the members of the Senate are being tested. State Secretary Van Ark (Social Affairs)...

Local fundraisers help sustain the island during the slow rebuild

PHILIPSBURG – Small fundraisers are desperately needed in Sint Maarten to help the island get back on its feet...