MP Sjamira Roseburg.

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg does not support legislation for St. Maarten banning children below a certain age from accessing social media. She says education and digital literacy would be more effective than restrictions.

Family members and guests release doves and white biodegradable balloons at the conclusion of the official centennial programme at Port St. Maarten.

POINT BLANCHE--For many the name Claude Wathey recalls an era when the island was smaller, opportunities were fewer and its future had yet to be written in hotel rooms, airport runways and cruise-ship berths.

Seated l-r, Minister Melissa Gumbs, Joseanne Peterson and Minister Nathalie Tackling along with Prison Management, The St. Maarten Library Management and inmates of the Point Blanche Prison at the signing ceremony.

Head of BTP. Judianne Labega-Hoeve during meeting with Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, TEATT Chief of Staff, Otmar Jonis and Legal Council to the Minister of TEATT, Joeri Essed.

POND ISLAND--The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) has given utilities company NV GEBE until July 27 to submit additional supporting information needed to complete its review of the latest fuel-clause adjustment.

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams says she has drafted legislation to establish a social electricity tariff but is awaiting information from the government before formally tabling the proposal in Parliament.