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Cft again expresses his concerns about financial management on Sint Maarten

Philipsburg – Based on the financial results for the first half year, Sint Maarten will remain within the deficit of 71 million guilders budgeted for the whole of 2019, according to the Financial Supervision Council.,, The Cft notes with concern that no progress was made in improving the financial management in the first half ofContinue reading “Cft again expresses his concerns about financial management on Sint Maarten”

Sale of St. Maarten shares in UTS almost completed

“The sale of UTS is in the closing stages,” Geerlings said when asked for an update. He said parties had been aiming to sign the necessary documents by this Friday. “The Minister of TEATT [Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications, Stuart Johnson – Ed.] signed a ministerial decree yesterday [Tuesday], that was necessary to inform the buyers that there are no outstanding debts between UTS and our Bureau Telecom and Post.

LIVE TRACKER- VIDEO Hurricane Dorian menaces Bahamas, heads towards Florida

Hurricane force winds only extend out 30 miles from the center, while tropical storm winds extend out 105 miles from the center. The incredible destructive winds – around 140 MPH – are only occurring over a very small area.

Is it worth the risk to cruise during hurricane season? Yes, but preparation is key

Is it worth the risk to plan a cruise to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexican Riviera or even Canada/New England during hurricane season? Absolutely, with one major caveat: To paraphrase a cliche, prepare for the worst – and hope for the best. Statistically speaking, the chances that your particular voyage is going to be affectedContinue reading “Is it worth the risk to cruise during hurricane season? Yes, but preparation is key”

William Marlin: “Sint Maarten needs a plan for the eventual impact of Venezuelan migration”

While most of the impact of the influx of Venezuelans to St. Maarten may not be evident today, St. Maarten needs to prepare and have a plan for its possible consequences when the momentum of reconstruction in the country decreases. This was said by William Marlin, a member of the National Alliance (NA) of theContinue reading “William Marlin: “Sint Maarten needs a plan for the eventual impact of Venezuelan migration””

Sint Maarten is almost ready for mass tourism

After Hurricane Irma, everyone wondered how things should go on with Sint Maarten. Hotel manager Paul Boetekees and other entrepreneurs, however, seized the disaster to get out better. Tourists also find their way to the island again. We still know Paul Boetekees from radio broadcasts during the hurricane of almost two years ago. He sawContinue reading “Sint Maarten is almost ready for mass tourism”

€5 Million Euros In Damages for St Maarten Subsidiary Windward Road Owner Janssen de Jong in fraud case involving local government

Philipsburg – Corruption and fraud at contractor Windward Roads has cost Dutch parent company Janssen de Jong almost 5 million euros. Last year the Undermining Fight Team raided the Sint Maarten subsidiary. The company reportedly channeled 2.5 million euros in bribes to civil servants and politicians, including Theo Heyliger, via the Dutch building consultant RonaldContinue reading “€5 Million Euros In Damages for St Maarten Subsidiary Windward Road Owner Janssen de Jong in fraud case involving local government”

U.S. Health Dept. Thinks GEBE Water Is Not Safe For Drinking. This world map shows where you should not drink tap water

When traveling, it’s important to know where to drink the water from the line – and where to refrain. TRAVELBOOK has created two maps based on data from the US Department of Health. In Germany, the water that comes from the pipe, as a particularly clean and can be drunk according to the German consumerContinue reading “U.S. Health Dept. Thinks GEBE Water Is Not Safe For Drinking. This world map shows where you should not drink tap water”

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