Sint Maarten is unique in the sense that two countries share a relatively small island, with an open border. Because of this almost every inhabitant regularly enters the French side. There is, however, an invisible legal reality that governs these border crossings.
Typically, we do not use our weblog for pending court cases. However, in this specific matter regarding the Dump, we have decided to make an exception.
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.
