Attorney Jairo Bloem. 

PHILIPSBURG--Attorney Jairo Bloem has withdrawn his conditional nomination to serve as chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS), citing what he described as a “highly and completely unnecessary politicized matter.”

Princess Juliana International Airport Commercial Director Michiel Parent, during his presentation at the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) Mixer on Thursday evening.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s airport is experiencing its busiest year yet, with passenger numbers surpassing pre-Hurricane Irma records and a wave of new airlines and destinations strengthening the island’s global connectivity.

 EBENEZER--A man was shot in the leg late Wednesday evening when three young suspects attempted to rob him as he arrived home in the Ebenezer neighbourhood.

The St. Maarten Police Force KPSM said the incident had occurred around 10:24pm, when the victim was confronted outside his home. One of the assailants fired a shot, striking the man before the group fled.

MARIGOT/PARIS--Collectivité President Mussington, who is currently in Paris soliciting potential investors, received news Tuesday that the French Civil Aviation Authority has extended Air Antilles’ temporary operating licence to January 31, 2026.

Attorney Jairo Bloem

~ Some are just eager for us to go to elections again ~

PHILIPSBURG--“Pure political ploy,’ was the way Attorney Jairo Bloem described the ongoing debate over his conditional nomination and conditional appointment by the Council of Ministers (COM) to serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St Maarten (CBCS).