Former Library Director Blanca Hodge (right) cuts into a cake in honour of the new library, cheered on by (from left) fellow former Director Glenderlin Davis, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs, NRPB Director Claret Connor and the library’s President of the board Joseanne Peterson.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Library celebrated the long-awaited start of a new chapter late Monday afternoon, holding a ceremony recognising the start of the demolition of the old library building, which has been in shambles since it was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

CAY HILL--The Cay Hill Pharmacy (CHP) has recorded a 408% increase in net income in 2024, driven by successful claims recovery and cost-saving measures, while laying the groundwork to restructure its services in 2025.

SABA--A shooting in Saba around 9:00pm Friday has left one man dead. Police arrested two suspects a little more than an hour later.

The four ministers

THE HAGUE--The four Ministers of Justice of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have made new agreements on support during detention and cooperation in forensic care. “It’s reassuring to know that you can rely on the other countries when you can’t manage it yourself,” said Aruba’s Minister of Justice Arthur Dowers, chair of this Judicial Four-Country Consultation JVO.