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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times Advertising Department - Published on March 22, 2000

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The Windward Islands Bank Ltd.

St. Maarten Economic Development Corporation N.V.

Chopard Boutiques Duty Free

Simpson Bay Yacht Club Marina

Windward Roads N.V. Infrastructure

Antelecom

Princess Juliana International Airport

Pasanggrahan Royal Guest House

USFilter-Enerserve N.V.

House of Nehesi Publishers

Windward Islands Airways International N.V.

Princess Resort & Casino

St. Maarten Telephone Company

Joe's Jewelry International

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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times
Advertising Department

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National Symbols of St. Martin

A first primer about the history, culture and natural environment of the charismatically Caribbean island of St. Martin (hardcover, 11" x 8.5", 1997)

Brotherhood of the Spurs

A fascinating collection of short stories spanning over 300 years of the making of the St. Martin nation from Lasana M. Sekou, a James Michener Fellow and St. Martin's leading author.

These and other Caribbean books available from online bookstores and House of Nehesi Publishers.

House of Nehesi Publishers
P.O. Box 460 Philipsburg, St. Martin
Caribbean

e-mail: Nehesi@sintmaarten.net www.houseofnehesipublish.com
Fax: 599-5-24435

Table of Contents

Setting the record straight, Governor Richardson welcomes guests

Sous-prefet Julliard enjoys diversity of the people and challenges of his office

Come see what a vacation on the "Friendly Island" is all about

A little bit of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin history

Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin political structure - Dutch System

Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin political structure - French System

Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin General Facts and Figures

Investment opportunities limited only by the investor himself

French St. Martin mayor known for his clear vision

Communal improvement now possible with help of Economic Development Corporation

Great Bay Harbor development solidifies island as premier Caribbean cruise destination

Banks help clients with two-country system

Princess Juliana International Airport unveils multimillion-dollar improvement plan

Telecommunications service improves with approval of international concession

Central Caribbean location makes island's marine trade industry one of the best

St. Maarten/St. Martin offers the best in Caribbean duty-free shopping

Dutch St. Maarten English teacher to represent island at Miss Universe contest

Heineken Regatta attracts 256 vessels for 20th annual event

St. Maarten Carnival, April 22-May 3: "Millennium Mas with Class"

Tourism Information

A different restaurant for almost every day of the year

Las Vegas-style gaming is also available in the beautiful Caribbean

Undersea adventures of island are a must-see

Island tourism officials promote increasing cooperation

Visitors are just one of the family at local guest houses

"Hopping" to neighboring islands is convenient from St. Maarten/St. Martin

Marigot artist creates beauty with light

Local writers believe in the importance of their heritage