The building permit for the Phoenician condo building, signed by former VROMI Minister Egbert Doran on January 10, 2024 - a day before the parliamentary elections - has been annulled by the Court. 

PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance of St. Maarten has annulled a controversial building permit issued in early 2024, by former Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment VROMI Egbert Doran (National Alliance), ruling that the decision was procedurally flawed and inadequately substantiated. The judgment on Monday follows serious concerns raised by a resident group, including the allegation that the permit was granted as part of a so-called “farewell policy” by the outgoing Minister.

The officers received their certificates during an internal ceremony on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--A group of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM officers were formally recognised on Monday, June 30, for completing a series of specialised trainings aimed at enhancing their operational skills, investigative capacity, and ethical decision-making.

The bilateral meeting was held on Friday at the Port Authority of Saint-Martin, between Bernadette Davis, 2nd Vice-President of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin (fourth from right) and VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs (fifth from right) and their respective cabinet staff.

An AnguillAir plane from BermudAir.

ANGUILLA--BermudAir has launched AnguillAir, a groundbreaking new brand and the airline’s fist major expansion beyond Bermuda.

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs responding to questions, while PM Dr. Luc Mercelina and Gumbs’ support staff look on.

~ Record 15 motions, two amendments tabled ~

PHILIPSBURG--After three days of sometimes intense debate and two marathon sessions, the Parliament of St. Maarten passed the new 2025 budget early Tuesday morning.