St. Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation Now a Reality for Destination Marketing

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Hon. Ted Richardson announces that the long overdue Sint Maarten Tourism Authority (STA) is now a reality after the STA Foundation was incorporated on Tuesday, August 19 by Sint Maarten Harbour Holding Company and the

Disappointing registration for St. Maarten voting in EU elections

Disappointing registration for St. Maarten voting in EU elections Of the more than 19,000 Dutch nationals living in St. Maarten only 178 have the opportunity to play their part in guiding the future of the European Union (EU) by voting in the 2014 European Parliamentary elections. Dutch nationals, living in
Is Peace In Paradise At Risk In The Caribbean?

Is Peace In Paradise At Risk In The Caribbean?

The Caribbean is in every sense of the word the neighbor of the United States. All islands in the Caribbean and specifically those heavily dependent on tourism (like St. Maarten) know the saying: “If the US sneezes, the Caribbean gets a cold.” This is often used in relation to the
St. Maarten should be on the road to Economic Transformation

St. Maarten should be on the road to Economic Transformation

At this point in our development as country St. Maarten, we need to look at areas of possible economic transformation. Such a vision would incorporate and be part and parcel of continuing to improve the quality of life of people and that of the country. The areas identified for sustainable