At the CBSC press conference were, from left: Data & Statistics Officer Ren-Dwina Browne, Economic Analysis & Research Specialist Jason Lista, and Manager Monetary Policy Economics & Statistics, Candice Henriquez. (Robert Luckock photo)

~ No timeline yet ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Belvedere remainder remains government’s primary focus for the development of a new cemetery, although no final decision has yet been made on the exact location and no timeline has been established for cemetery expansion, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs told Parliament on Monday.

A view of Mullet Bay from the ocean.

PHILIPSBURG--Sun Resorts Ltd. NV says it has begun the Mullet Bay master plan process, a move the company says is aimed at providing the people of St. Maarten with clearer information, better understanding, and a more structured view of what the future of the area could look like.

PHILIPSBURG—NV GEBE is facing more than Cg. 36.2 million in outstanding invoices spread across 16,021 domestic and commercial accounts, a situation Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell warned could place the utility company in serious financial difficulty if collections do not improve.

English stream valedictorian Wen Hui Yu and Dutch stream valedictorian and public schools top performer Abdul Mohammed.

~36 students graduate~

PHILIPSBURG--"Success is not determined only by grades or prizes. True success comes from hard work, perseverance, honesty and respect for others."