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Curacao has to pay naf 616,000 guilders in legal costs in Tromp Sapphire case

A decision of the Court on 8 October last determined that Tromp was right to claim procedural damage as a result of the prosecution, which lasted for more than 2.5 years. The Country, the taxpayer, pays for the costs of Tromp’s defence, estim

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“Establishing the Sint Maarten poverty line necessary”

Philipsburg – The first sustainable development goal, “the eradication of poverty” was discussed last week at the University of Sint Maarten (USM). The event marked the kick-off for the second USM Seminar Series, co-sponsored by the Department of the Interior … Continue reading

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Videos photos PROSECUTORS RAIDING CHRISTOPHER EMMANUEL HOME SOUTH REWARD. Stay Tuned I’m on the Scene! I will be updating

Videos photos PROSECUTORS RAIDING CHRISTOPHER EMMANUEL HOME SOUTH REWARD. Stay Tuned I’m on the Scene! Continue reading

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Car theft is 1.5 times higher on the French side than the Dutch side St Maarten

Another finding that questions, is the following: it is not uncommon for French residents to recognize their stolen vehicle a few weeks earlier and that it was registered on the Dutch side. This suggests that the cars are stolen on the French side and put back on the Dutch side after having been made up. According to our

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St Maarten Fight Club. Videos 1-5

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Cockroaches in Pointe Blanche Prison.

Three inmates are sharing one cell of 12 square metres with leaking rainwater. The prison is infested with cockroaches and prison staff is having difficulties managing calamities and these are only a few of the problems inmates and their lawyers are being confronted with during their detention.

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Sarah Very Disappointed in Parliament Postponement. Pearl Radio at 9am

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Social Housing Renovation Pilot Started on Statia

One house has been selected for a trial of this project. In this house the kitchen, bathroom, all floors, doors and windows will be replaced and the house will be painted inside and out. The renovation will be carried out by local contractors under the supervision of Woonlinie. The Statia Housing Foundation (SHF) has

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Video PRESIDENT PENNYWISE IS AT IT AGAIN: Trump Vows to Look Into Scott Hapgood Case in Anguilla

President Pennywise is at it again. It seems Trump got the message, because on Monday, he tweeted, “Will be looking into the Scott Hapgood case, and the Island of Anguilla. Something looks and sounds very wrong. I know Anguilla will want to see this case be properly and justly resolved!”

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Didier Pegard Missing Oyster Pond St Maarten

Since Saturday night, Didier Pegard has disappeared. This disappearance is considered disturbing by the gendarmerie services that call for witnesses. This is the track of suicide is examined since the 57-year-old man left a message in this sense on social networks. Since Saturday and despite the many searches, it remains untraceable.

The gendarmerie launches this evening a call to witness after the worrying disappearance of Didier Pegard, a 57 year old man residing in Oyster Pond, since Saturday. Research has been conducted since the alert with land, sea and air (using a drone). Important means put in place because there are suspicions of suicide. According to information provided by the gendarmerie, the individual reportedly expressed his desire to end his days on social networks for sentimental reasons after a “difficult break”. The concern of the police and residents of the neighborhood grew when the missing person’s car was found near his home in Oyster Pond, empty. The gendarmerie asks anyone with information on the subject to get closer to his services.

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