### Thursday April 24, 2008 ###
Winair, KLM
hike fuel charge
PHILIPSBURG--The skyrocketing fuel prices will hit air travellers a bit more this week. Windward Islands Airway International Winair and Dutch Airline KLM have announced fuel surcharge increases.
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Politicians have doubts about legality
of Acting Lt. Governor’s appointment
PHILIPSBURG--The recent appointment of Millicent de Weever as Acting Lt. Governor has become a topic of heated political debate, based on the fact that her brother Petrus “Leroy” de Weever is an Island Council member for the Democratic Party (DP).
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CARICOM head starts
three-day visit here today
PHILIPSBURG/GUYANA—Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Edwin Carrington will pay an official visit to St. Maarten starting today. The three-day visit is a joint mission with the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC).
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Seven to receive
royal decorations
~Nominations needed for 2009~
PHILIPSBURG--Seven local residents will receive royal decorations this year on the occasion of Queen’s Birthday, April 30. Recipients are being honoured for their valuable contribution to community work and other outstanding achievements.
(CAIC).
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Safety, security reasons
for alarm, says Richards
PHILIPSBURG--The situation of safety and security in St. Maarten gives every reason for alarm, Local Chief of Police Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards said during a Rotary Club presentation on Wednesday.
(CAIC).
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Government shows
bad faith, says Sarah
~ Technocrats advise bilateral negotiations between Dutch and St. Maarten ~
PHILIPSBURG--Central Government advisors on Constitutional Affairs have advised their St. Maarten counterparts that the island should continue pursuing its country status within the Dutch Kingdom via bilateral talks with the Dutch Government.
(CAIC).
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