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Man shot in his leg
MADAME ESTATE--A Madame Estate man was shot in his leg early Monday, but he doesn't know why, police said.A patrol went to Paradise Island Road, but the man had already gone to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). Police found F.A. in the hospital receiving treatment for a bullet wound to his left leg.
A. told officers he had been shot in his car while leaving his house on Grenada Drive. The gunman fired at least three shots...
WestJet expands service to St. Maarten to year-round
AIRPORT--St. Maarten as a destination received more positive news on Monday when WestJet announced it would be expanding...CFT cites shortage of information in budget
PHILIPSBURG--The Committee for Financial Supervision CFT informed Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards in December 2009 that t...Editorial - Louder than words
Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards is rightfully concerned about the current crime wave in St. Maarten (see related article)...
Nine troupes participate in colourful children’s parade
MARIGOT--The joy of Carnival lit up the faces of the many children taking part in the parade on Sunday afternoon, as a r...WestJet expands service to St. Maarten to year-round
AIRPORT--St. Maarten as a destination received more positive news on Monday when WestJet announced it would be expanding...Buyers fail in effort to have Aquarius declared bankrupt
PHILIPSBURG--Thirteen U.S. residents have failed in their bid to have Aquarius Company Ltd. and Sabra N.V. declared bank...Caricom to finance JDF Haiti base until March 5
KINGSTON, Jamaica--CARICOM has given "a commitment" to finance the Jamaica Defence Force relief base in Haiti until Marc...Cops arrest colleague in massive arms find
KINGSTON, Jamaica--A police sergeant was among 11 persons detained following Thursday's seizure of 19 high-powered weapo...Defense appropriations chairman passes away
WASHINGTON--U.S. Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations ...
Another big snowstorm forecast for US East Coast
WASHINGTON--Another big winter storm was forecast on Monday for the U.S. mid-Atlantic still struggling to dig out from a...France unveils plans to bolster national identity
PARIS--France's government, hoping to strengthen national identity in a period of heavy immigration, announced on Monday...
Taliban, NATO prepare for Helmand offensive
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan--Taliban militants are digging in ahead of a major NATO operation in Helmand province in southe...
Riding green wave, Philips says "let there be LED"
AMSTERDAM--More than a century into its existence, Philips is once again betting heavily on semiconductors. This time th...
New climate service aims to help US business adapt
WASHINGTON--A proposed new U.S. government climate information service is meant to help businesses adapt to the impact o...The Westin septic tank design
Dear Editor,Most likely you have noticed the back and forth finger-pointing between The Westin Resort and the Dawn Beach...
Shame, Shame, Shame
Dear Editor,In reference to an article in The Daily Herald on February 2, 2010, "Heyliger questions why PJIA can't give ...
Scarabelli skippers team to NECOL One Design win
SIMPSON BAY--Andrea Scarabelli and his crew sponsored by Budget Marine/GILL won the annual NECOL One Design Regatta. Sca...
SA Strike bowler Steyn devastates India batting
NAGPUR, India-- South African Dale Steyn confirmed his status as the world's premier quick bowler with a career best sev...
Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
LOS ANGELES--Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the sudden death of th...
Jolie, Pitt sue UK newspaper for libel
LONDON--Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are suing Britain's News of the World tabloid over allegations it ...Freedom Fighters presents the 10th Annual Tribute to Bob Marley
On Saturday, February 6, get ready for a night of peace and unity together with the Freedom Fighters Foundation. This ev...
“Once upon a time” story telling
“Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a young princess who loved children. One day she was blessed to have ...
Editorial - Louder than words
Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards is rightfully concerned about the current crime wave in St. Maarten (see related article)...Editorial - Encouraging
News in Saturday's paper that the St. Maarten delegation in Brazil had succeeded in securing a year-round weekly flight ...
