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The Hague alderman RAIDED on suspicion of bribery and corruptionđŸ€”

Dozens of investigators

The homes of the aldermen and the addresses of three entrepreneurs in The Hague who are suspected of bribery are also searched. An examining magistrate from the Rotterdam District Court is in charge of the searches. Dozens of government investigators and two prosecutors are also taking part in the campaign.

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Reconstruction in St Maarten threatened by unstable government. Latest From Holland

In the House of Representatives, the unrest about St. Maarten, the Caribbean island, is sinking further and further into political chaos. The CDA wants the government to intervene as quickly as possible.

More than a week ago, the government of St Maarten fell for the ninth time in ten years. Prime Minister Leona Marlin-Rome Continue reading

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Administrative Crisis in St Maarten: Stef Blok gets homework from the Chamber again. Latest from Holland

ADMINISTRATION CRISIS: St Maarten is not doing well, and that is mildly stated. Last week, on the Caribbean island, part of the Kingdom, the ninth governmentfell in ten years . After hurricane Irma, the Netherlands pledged half a billion in emergency aid, but only a tiny part has been spent. State Secretary Knops (Home Affairs and Kingdom Continue reading

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NRPB ENGAGES BAKER TILLY FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT OF RECOVERY PROJECTS

van Engelen expressed “I came back to St. Maarten after Irma to help and contribute to the rebuilding process. Unfortunately, auditor’s often come in when the money is already spent, but we are looking forward to confirming whether the funds have b

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Governor Appoints Silveria Jacobs Formateur, as Holland makes their move behind the scenes

The Governor of Sint Maarten,E.B. Holiday, has requested that formateur Silveria Jacobs, National Alliance faction leader form an interim government. Consultations were held  between September 24th and 30th 2019 with the leaders of the parties with seats in Parliament, (the Continue reading

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Hurricane Lorenzo path latest: NOAA map shows direct track to UK and Europe

According to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory, issued at 5am AST (10am BST), the storm was located near latitude 28.7 north, longitude 43.1 west, roughly 690 miles west southwest of Flores in the western Azores.

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LATEST FROM HOLLAND Political Crisis St Maarten CDA wants the Dutch to Intervene NOW.

In the House of Representatives, the unrest about St. Maarten, the Caribbean island, is sinking further and further into political chaos. The CDA wants the government to intervene as quickly as possible. Continue reading

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** Ministry VROMI Traffic Alert: Partial road closure of Intersection Arbutus and Flamboyant road **

Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that there will be a partial road closure at the intersectio Continue reading

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MinFinance Actions Disrespectful – Silveria Jacobs

The pathetic attempts of the former Chair to throw shade at this new majority in Parliament is amazing but not at all surprising. Parliament convened public meeting number 34 which had been originally called by the then members in opposition, … Continue reading

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Sarah Wescot Williams: The Clock is ticking

The much-contended CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, if passed, will only go into effect by another NATIONAL ORDINANCE. So, parliament will have another opportunity to vote on the effective date of our new Criminal Procedure Code. I will propose wh

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