~ PM outlines incentive package ~

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to combat “brain drain” and attract more professionals and students back to St. Maarten, Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina announced a number of incentives aimed at bringing them back to contribute to the country’s development.

ANGUILLA--The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) is continuing the investigation into the discovery of a body inside a vehicle at Limestone Bay on Monday, March 31. The deceased, who was found with gunshot wounds, has been identified as 54-year-old Arnold Hunt of West End.

CBCS office

PHILIPSBURG--The officially currency of the country has changed from the former Netherlands Antillean to the new Caribbean guilder per the end of March. To mark this historic occasion and promote a smooth transition, the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) is offering a unique 2 for 1 exchange rate from NAf. to Cg. today, Tuesday.

Police found this crossbow in a vehicle in the Zagersgut, Cul de Sac, area, on Friday afternoon.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Police Force KPSM carried out a series of targeted traffic and business inspections over the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. The operations, conducted primarily between 1:00am and 5:00am, led to multiple arrests, fines, and the confiscation of illegal items.

WIB’s Operations Head Solange Kohinor and team pose with new Caribbean guilder banknotes.

PHILIPSBURG--Windward Islands Bank (WIB) says it is fully prepared and ready to support customers every step of the way as the transition from the Netherlands Antillean guilder to the Caribbean guilder takes effect.