NEWSLETTER
Milde straf voor dief van autobanden
- December 04, 2012 8:58 AM
WILLEMSTAD - De 23-jarige I.P.kreeg maandag een milde straf van het Gerecht in de Eerste Aanleg. Hij stond terecht voor de diefstal van 4 autobanden. De diefstal vond plaats bij een bekende meubelzaak.
Judge to give decision on Water’s Edge case 14 December
- November 24, 2012 1:44 PM
PHILIPSBURG - A case involving an injunction brought against the Minister of Public Works VROMI by Jerry Speetjens of Water's Edge was heard in court yesterday.
Judge acquits suspect of attempted manslaughter
- November 23, 2012 1:52 PM
PHILIPSBURG--A.R. (20) was acquitted of attempted manslaughter charges during a sitting of the Court of First Instance on Thursday, November 22.
Child sex suspects’ case adjourned until March
- November 22, 2012 1:56 PM
PHILIPSBURG--The case of two brothers who are suspected of being involved in sexual acts against their two sisters (one three and the other under 12) and their mother who is suspected of facilitating these acts has been adjourned until March 14, 2013.
Man gets fifteen months for smuggling eleven immigrants
- November 15, 2012 7:39 AM
PHILIPSBURG--A 56-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months for the attempted smuggling of eleven persons from Cuba and the Dominican Republic into St. Maarten on July 17.
Uitspraak in verkrachtingszaak
- November 14, 2012 5:35 PM
WILLEMSTAD - Het Gerecht in de Eerste Aanleg te Curaçao heeft woensdagmorgen 09:30 uur straffen opgelegd in een verkrachtingszaak die op 19 mei 2012 op Curaçao heeft plaatsgevonden.
Bezwaar Curacao tegen aanwijzing grotendeels afgewezen
- November 06, 2012 11:14 AM
Vandaag is het Koninklijk Besluit gepubliceerd met de beslissing op het beroep van de raad van ministers van Curaçao tegen het besluit van 13 juli 2012 waarmee een aanwijzing aan het bestuur van Curaçao werd gegeven om de begroting 2012 aan te passen.
Inter-American Court holds Colombia responsible for failure to protect photographer
- November 05, 2012 8:04 PM
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared the Colombian government was responsible for the attacks suffered by cameraman Luis Gonzalo "Richard" Vélez Restrepo and the threats he received that prompted him and his family to seek asylum, reported the Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP in Spanish) on its website.
DAE Wins Case Against Former Minister Charles Cooper
- November 05, 2012 7:25 PM
WILLEMSTAD – The court has ruled in favor of DAE in the proceedings against former Minister of Transport, Traffic and Urban Planning, Charles Cooper.
Wanneer mag een werknemer als "klokkenluider" vertrouwelijke informatie naar buiten brengen?
- November 03, 2012 12:29 PM
HR 26 oktober 2012, LJN BW9244 (X/Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers N.V.)
Detention of rape suspect extended by Judge
- October 29, 2012 12:16 PM
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A rape suspect is now behind bars after he was arrested last week during an attempted chain snatching case at Le Grand Marche.
Frans unhappy with Diageo ruling, will lead initiative for legislation
- October 26, 2012 5:05 PM
PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardson is not happy with the recent ruling of the High Court in The Hague against Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, in its fight against six Front Street retailers it had accused of illegally selling decoded products.
Surinamese drug mules sentenced on Sint Maarten
- October 26, 2012 1:24 PM
PHILIPSBURG – The Court in First Instance sentenced two drug mules from Suriname to prison sentences of 14 and 12 months respectively. The cases indicate a change in smuggling routes to Europe.
MP Louie Laveist banned from office for three years
- October 25, 2012 10:54 AM
PHILIPSBURG -- Former commissioner and current National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Louie Laveist was sentenced Wednesday on two counts of bribery to six months suspended, with three years' probation, payment of a NAf. 5,000 fine or 55 days in jail, and a three-year ban from holding office.
Apple verliest van Samsung in Nederlandse rechtzaak om touchscreen-patent
- October 24, 2012 2:50 PM
NETHERLANDS - Apple heeft verloren in de Nederlandse rechtszaak tegen Samsung. De rechter was van mening dat de Android-toestellen van Samsung geen inbreuk maken op een Europees patent rond touchbediening.
High Court upholds ruling on sale of decoded products
- October 22, 2012 9:30 AM
THE HAGUE--Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, has lost its appeal to the High Court in The Hague in its legal battle against six Front Street retailers it had accused of illegally selling decoded products.
Life-sentences demanded for two main suspects in Vesuvius case
- October 20, 2012 10:49 AM
BELAIR--The two-week hearing of the Vesuvius case, the largest criminal investigation ever carried out in St. Maarten, continued Thursday with the Prosecutor's Office closing speech. Prosecutors Gonda van der Wulp and Bart den Hartigh requested Judge Rick Smid to sentence main suspects A.O.W.J. (35) and C.A.R. (30) to life in prison.
Judge gives Valero-personnel more time
- October 13, 2012 4:20 PM
ORANJESTAD — Time appeared to be an important factor in the two summary proceedings instituted on behalf of the Valero-personnel yesterday. In the morning union Iowua was told its demands were not urgent and that there was still sufficient time.
MP Louie Laveist still facing ban from office
- October 04, 2012 10:26 AM
PHILIPSBURG--If it were up to Solicitor-General Taco Stein, former commissioner and current National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Louie Laveist will be sentenced to eight months, four of which to be suspended, with three years' probation and a US $5,000 fine.
No suspects present at Vesuvius trial Sint Maarten
- October 02, 2012 8:39 AM
BELAIR -Security was at a maximum Monday morning at Belair Community Centre. Despite the fact that none of the seven suspects wished to attend the hearing, the centre was well guarded by a host of police officers, including three sharpshooters on the roof. Crush barriers cordoned off the premises, virtually closing down business at the adjacent fitness club.