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POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten -- When Francois “Cuchi” Hunt decided to host the Zouk ‘N More Carnival concert for Carnival 2015, he was adamant about showcasing talent from St. Maarten who he considers has a very bright future. He has booked performances of two well-known St. Maarten artists; Oswald and Ruffy, and has added others who, according to him, will...

PHIIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- On Monday, March 23rd 2015, an 18-year old schoolgirl reported herself at the police station in Philipsburg. She claimed she wanted to apologize to a 14-year old schoolgirl whom she fought with shortly before. At that time police officers had no information about the fight this girl was talking about because there were no reports...

DUTCH QUARTER, Sint Maarten -- It was like a scene from a movie on Tuesday night when 5 accidents occurred in a span of 30 minutes. A group of injured persons were taken to the medical center for further treatment while several vehicles were damaged badly after head on collisions. Just after 8:00pm the police traffic department responded to a 2...

SAINT LUCIA -- One of two constituency offices for Parliamentary Representative for Micoud South Arsene James was destroyed during a motor vehicle accident Tuesday morning, March 31. A minibus crashed into the Blanchard, Desruisseaux office at around 7 a.m., James told St. Lucia News Online (SNO). Fortunately, no one was injured and the office was not occupied at the time. The wooden...

MARIGOT, Saint Martin -- Le conseil exécutif s’est réuni en séance plénière le mardi 24 mars 2015. Les sept conseillers présents ont pris des décisions émanant du pôle de développement Durable, du pôle de développement Humain et du pôle Fiscalité. Attribution de l’aide exceptionnelle à la formation Parmi les décisions prises ce mardi 24 mars 2015, le conseil exécutif a attribué...

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Sunday March 29, 2015, CMC - The chief executive officer of the Tourism Authority, Glen Beache, says changing dates for the completion of the EC$700 million (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) Argyle International Airport is proving to be a challenge for negotiating with airlines. “Honestly speaking, it can be embarrassing. (I’m) not going to lie about that,...

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Monday, March 30 Minister Plenipotentiary, Hon. Josianne Fleming–Artsen received a courtesy visit from the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament Secretary General T.N.I. (Tim) de Lange. Minister Fleming-Artsen described the meeting as fruitful and informative in connection with the current status of committees that exist in the Second Chamber.  De Lange also highlighted certain aspects of...

PHIIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- On Saturday March 28th 2015 at about 9.30 p.m. a report came into the Police Central Dispatch of a possible shooting which took place on the corner of Zagersgut road and Tassel road in Cul-de-Sac The forensic department came to the scene and collected evidence for the investigation. In the meanwhile Detectives spoke to potential witnesses,...

CAYMAN ISLANDS (March 30, 2015) - Health City Cayman Islands has launched new medical oncology services with the opening of its Department of Medical Oncology, spearheaded by resident oncologist Dr. Vineetha Binoy. The department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers using the latest technology in chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy. Medical oncology services cover treatment for a...

(St. John’s, Antigua) – V.C Bird International Airport will serve as an important hub for UK based carrier British Airways, as the airline,on Sunday, launched their inaugural flight service from Antigua to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The route is historic, as it will be the first, direct flight connection between the Eastern Caribbean and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Minister...