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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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Liliana Velasquez

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Between the French and Dutch capitals of this unique Caribbean island, is the sheltered Simpson Bay lagoon which houses the island’s premier yachting facility, Simpson Bay Yacht Club Marina. Not only home to the Marina, the Simpson Bay Yacht Club complex has condominiums, shops, restaurants, cyberlinks, tennis and swimming pools. Within minutes of the finest white sand beaches, international airport, French and Dutch shopping capitals as well as numerous casinos, great night life and more, we have everything you need and the know-how to care for you.

SIMPSON BAY YACHT CLUB
MARINA N.V.
P.O. Box 2026 . Airport Road
Sint Maarten. N.A.
Phone: (5995) 42309
Fax: (5995) 43378
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E-Mail: sbycmarina@sintmaarten.net
SIMPSON BAY BRIDGE ATTENDANT
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Make this your first and finest Caribbean destination.
Visit our website for more details
www.sbycmarina.com

Email: marina@sintmaarten.net

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