Plenary Session of Parliament scheduled for Tuesday about the St. Maarten Housing Development Foundation

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will meet in a public plenary session on April 7.  This session is the continuation of the initial session that was held on December 22, 2014. ...

Permanent Committee of CECYSA to Meet with Lions Club on Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Permanent Committee of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Affairs (CECYSA) of Parliament, will be meeting with the St. Maarten Lions Club on April 7. The Permanent Committee meeting is set...

Dutch MP's call for national laws to have priority over TTIP trade treaty

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The Dutch parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a motion stating a new trade treaty between the US and Europe should not disadvantage the Dutch legal system and Dutch democracy. The TTIP is...

Brett Ratner denies Mariah Carey romance rumors

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Director Brett Ratner has denied recent romance rumors with newly single Mariah Carey, insisting they’re working together for a movie based on one of her hit songs. The “Rush Hour” director and the pop diva...

Swinger cruises: A (very) adult playground

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Swinger cruises, a phenomenon that started up only a few years ago, have become a hit on the high seas – albeit for a limited audience. The cruises bring together like-minded passengers attracted to a...

Koningsdam to Homeport at Port Everglades for Winter 2016 and Spring 2017

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Following its inaugural Europe season in 2016,Holland America Line’s new Koningsdamwill homeport at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ship will sail a series of Caribbeanvoyages and one cruise to the Bahamas from November...

Stalled replica pirate ship towed to port after crew rescued

BOSTON (AP) — A disabled Canadian replica pirate ship whose nine crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard has been towed to a southern Maine shipyard. Coast Guard Petty Officer Ross Ruddell says a...

Good Friday 2015: Meaning and history for the pre-Easter holy day

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Christians everywhere will be celebrating Good Friday on April 3, 2015. Here's more on the solemn religious holiday. What is Good Friday? Good Friday is a Christian holiday held in honor and remembrance of Jesus's death...

Grand Bay man gets reduced charge, granted bail

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DOMINICA -- Shan Pierre, of High Land, Grand Bay who was arrested and initially charged with the murder of Roland Mellow of that same community is now facing the lesser charge of manslaughter. He was...

Nature Foundation Urges Population to be Respectful of the Environment During Easter Activities

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Keep Beaches Free of Trash PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation is urging the community to be responsible and sustainable with regards to their Easter Activities over the weekend. Easter Monday and Easter...