The former Captain Oliver’s Marina.

PHILIPSBURG--France has taken a major step toward formally settling the long-standing border dispute between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin after the French Parliament approved legislation establishing the border on Thursday.

President Louis Mussington giving his Bastille Day speech on the waterfront (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Collectivité President Louis Mussington, in his Bastille Day speech, disclosed that the Collectivité has successfully secured the 38 million euros to purchase the remaining lots of the Beauperthuy succession land.

MARIGOT--The Collectivité during the Bastille Day ceremonies followed the annual tradition of recognising the men and women who have contributed greatly to the community through their service and professionalism.

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Some of the impounded scooters.

 PHILIPSBURG--Police inspected 120 vehicles, stopped 24 scooters and impounded 16 motorcycles and scooters during targeted traffic enforcement operations conducted by the KPSM Flex Team on Saturday, July 11.