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
Is St. Maarten innovative enough?

Is St. Maarten innovative enough?

Is St. Maarten innovative enough? As St. Maarten tiptoes on some levels to prove its worth as a country, “innovation” still proves to be the illusive boon. This situation is not unique to St. Maarten. A recent World Bank report says Latin American and Caribbean entrepreneurs “lack innovation curbs” in