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Man on trial for possession of firearm allegedly used in two violent crimes
PHILIPSBURG--A suspect was sentenced Thursday to twelve months, six of which were suspended, on two years’ probation, for possession of an illegal firearm and 539 grammes of marijuana. In front of the judge in the...
Thaïsa Heymans takes the oath as Attorney at Law
On Monday April 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Thaïsa Heymans took the oath as Attorney at Law before the Common Court of Justice of Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten and the BES Islands during an extra-ordinary hearing, chaired by...
Court of First Instance of St. Maarten once again nullified rejection given in an immigration case by the Minister of Justice.
On March 15, 2021 the Court of First Instance handed down a decision inwhich the rejection by the Minister of Justice in an immigration case wasnullified. The immigrant in question followed proper procedures to...
Justice ministry loses another immigration case in court
PHILIPSBURG — Not even a week after the Ministry of Justice and its Immigration Department suffered a defeat in court for incorrectly denying a residence permit to an applicant holding a director’s license, the Court of Appeal handed down another ruling in favor of an applicant for a residence permit.
Appellate Court nullifies denial director’s residency
PHILIPSBURG--On Friday, January 15, the Appellate Court in Administrative Cases agreed with a director who was denied residency because he allegedly had violated the off-island requirement. The case was handled by...
Six men arrested for human trafficking/smuggling
PHILIPSBURG--On Friday, January 15, the Appellate Court in Administrative Cases agreed with a director who was denied residency because he allegedly had violated the off-island requirement. The case was handled by...