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The government has not only a task as legislator, but also has executive powers and authority.

PHILIPSBURG--Voluntary separate collection of waste and the creation of awareness through education about recycling may become part of the roadmap for the prevention of fires and the emanation of smoke, gases and foul smell at the sanitary landfill on Pond Island.

PHILIPSBURG--A roadmap for the prevention of fires and the emanation of smoke, gases and foul smell at the sanitary landfill on Pond Island, signed by the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI to guarantee his commitment and those of his successors.

On August 24, 2018, Mrs B. Cannegieter, Mr C. Koster and the law firm BZSE Attorneys at Law/Tax Lawyers filed a petition for an injunction against Country Sint Maarten and the operator of the dump.

One month after filing a lawsuit against Country St. Maarten, VROMI Ministry, and Robelto and Son B.V. over ongoing fires at a landfill, a court hearing is set for 3:00pm, September 27.

In negotiations, each party wants to build in an “escape” into agreements for uncertain, future events. For instance, the buyer of a house wants to be able to walk away from the deal if the bank does not grant a loan.

In our employment law practice, clients often ask us for how long they have to continue paying employees' salaries when they are out ill. Unfortunately, there is no straight answer, unless it is explicitly stipulated in the employment agreement or Collective Labor Agreement. Here is why.

In Sint Maarten almost anything goes, but a same-sex marriage? Caught between the United States and Europe where same-sex marriages gain recognition or are flat-out recognized and its own more conservative and traditional way of life, Sint Maarten still has not made up its mind.