OVERVIEW Search engines remain popular—and users are more satisfied than ever with the quality of search results—but many are anxious about the collection of personal information by search engines and other websites and say they do not like the idea of personalized search results or targeted advertising. Though they generally do not support targeted search or ads, these users report very positive outcomes when it comes to the quality of information search provides, and more positive than negative experiences using search. ABOUT THE SURVEY The results in this report are based on data from telephone interviews conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International from January 20 to February 19, 2012, among a sample of 2,253 adults, age 18 and older. Telephone interviews were conducted in English and Spanish by landline (1,352) and cell phone (901, including 440 without a landline phone). For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling is plus or minus 2.3 percentage points. For results based Internet users (n=1,729), the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
St. Maarten island life and tourism resources
Friday, March 9, 2012
OVERVIEW Search engines remain popular—and users are more satisfied than ever with the quality of search results—but many are anxious about the collection of personal information by search engines and other websites and say they do not like the idea of personalized search results or targeted advertising. Though they generally do not support targeted search or ads, these users report very positive outcomes when it comes to the quality of information search provides, and more positive than negative experiences using search. ABOUT THE SURVEY The results in this report are based on data from telephone interviews conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International from January 20 to February 19, 2012, among a sample of 2,253 adults, age 18 and older. Telephone interviews were conducted in English and Spanish by landline (1,352) and cell phone (901, including 440 without a landline phone). For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling is plus or minus 2.3 percentage points. For results based Internet users (n=1,729), the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Real Estate Association St. Maarten (RAM)
Real Estate Association's first annual meeting offers structured legal insight.
SUNDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2012 20:59
The Sonesta Great Bay was this past Friday, 10 February, venue for the Real Estate Association St. Maarten (RAM) first annual meeting. The meeting opened with a recap of the first year of this young association and was followed by the ambitions plans RAM has for the coming year of 2012. RAM president, Arun Jagtiani then introduced the attorneys of the recently landed commercial law firm, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.
The RAM members turned their attention to the center stage where for the next 2 hours, three interactive presentations were held by the attorneys. St. Maarten based attorney, Michael Druijts kicked off with an introduction to legal real estate structuring intended to demystify this often misunderstood topic where corporate entities are used to optimize real estate assets. Next, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne's associated firm on Anguilla, St. Kits & Nevis, Webster Dyrud Mitchell, represented by Head of Corporate & Commercial Jeremy Leese, took the presentation further, discussing the examples of real estate structures in practice.
Understandably, the over 40 realtors got fired up and Jeremy had many questions to answer. Last but not least, and probably the most interactive presentation of the morning was when local VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne attorney, Peter van Dort, involved with the new St. Maarten legislation, offered a Q&A on sale and lease agreements. Even after the allocated time, the questions kept coming. RAM plans similar information sessions in the near future with topics on tax legislation, permits & zoning issues, rental laws, and new laws which may impact the real estate industry. "Overall I believe this event was an incredible success, the turn out was better then expected, and it seems like everyone is eager to have a follow up session," Said Arun Jagtiani owner of Island Real Estate Team and president of RAM.
RAM's membership consists of 60 real estate agents from 20 companies in St. Maarten and turned its activities this past year towards providing Parliament, the Minister of Finance, the Central Bank and the Tax Department with input from St. Maarten's important real estate industry. Ram is planning to have follow up info sessions in the coming months to ensure all members are given the opportunity to have the most up to date information so they can provide their clients with educated advice, thereby improving the integrity of the industry. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is the leading Dutch Caribbean law firm for local, intra-insular and international matters. It is the largest law firm in the Dutch Caribbean, with offices in Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten and a Dutch Caribbean Desk in Amsterdam. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne officially opened its offices in St. Maarten in November 2011 and the law firm is now present on all islands of the Dutch Caribbean. With the St. Maarten office also offering services to clients in St. Eustatius and Saba, as well as teaming up with lawyers in neighboring Anguilla and Nevis to serve their clients better.
SUNDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2012 20:59
The Sonesta Great Bay was this past Friday, 10 February, venue for the Real Estate Association St. Maarten (RAM) first annual meeting. The meeting opened with a recap of the first year of this young association and was followed by the ambitions plans RAM has for the coming year of 2012. RAM president, Arun Jagtiani then introduced the attorneys of the recently landed commercial law firm, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.
The RAM members turned their attention to the center stage where for the next 2 hours, three interactive presentations were held by the attorneys. St. Maarten based attorney, Michael Druijts kicked off with an introduction to legal real estate structuring intended to demystify this often misunderstood topic where corporate entities are used to optimize real estate assets. Next, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne's associated firm on Anguilla, St. Kits & Nevis, Webster Dyrud Mitchell, represented by Head of Corporate & Commercial Jeremy Leese, took the presentation further, discussing the examples of real estate structures in practice.
Understandably, the over 40 realtors got fired up and Jeremy had many questions to answer. Last but not least, and probably the most interactive presentation of the morning was when local VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne attorney, Peter van Dort, involved with the new St. Maarten legislation, offered a Q&A on sale and lease agreements. Even after the allocated time, the questions kept coming. RAM plans similar information sessions in the near future with topics on tax legislation, permits & zoning issues, rental laws, and new laws which may impact the real estate industry. "Overall I believe this event was an incredible success, the turn out was better then expected, and it seems like everyone is eager to have a follow up session," Said Arun Jagtiani owner of Island Real Estate Team and president of RAM.
RAM's membership consists of 60 real estate agents from 20 companies in St. Maarten and turned its activities this past year towards providing Parliament, the Minister of Finance, the Central Bank and the Tax Department with input from St. Maarten's important real estate industry. Ram is planning to have follow up info sessions in the coming months to ensure all members are given the opportunity to have the most up to date information so they can provide their clients with educated advice, thereby improving the integrity of the industry. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is the leading Dutch Caribbean law firm for local, intra-insular and international matters. It is the largest law firm in the Dutch Caribbean, with offices in Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten and a Dutch Caribbean Desk in Amsterdam. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne officially opened its offices in St. Maarten in November 2011 and the law firm is now present on all islands of the Dutch Caribbean. With the St. Maarten office also offering services to clients in St. Eustatius and Saba, as well as teaming up with lawyers in neighboring Anguilla and Nevis to serve their clients better.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
St. Maarten Real Estate Going Green
Indigo Bay Estates Live in harmony with nature, Enjoy safety in the most desirable location in SXM! Indigo Bay Estates is a strategic, yet secluded location: so close to the Dutch capital Philipsburg, the French side and only minutes away from the airport. A silk-sandy beach will welcome residents to enjoy an exceptional climate and turquoise water. Indigo Bay is almost exclusively residential. However, the town center will be the focal point of small commercial businesses. It will include a few convenient shops, a spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a kids club, restaurants and bars. The estate is only accessible by boat or through one entry point, making it a very safe and secure environment. Indigo Bay is a gated community with an emphasis on security. A discreet, yet efficient security squad will be in place 24 hours per day.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000048929330
Check with your Century 21 Island Realty agent for more information on Indigo Bay Estates at www.century21-stmaarten.com
Indigo Bay Estates Live in harmony with nature, Enjoy safety in the most desirable location in SXM! Indigo Bay Estates is a strategic, yet secluded location: so close to the Dutch capital Philipsburg, the French side and only minutes away from the airport. A silk-sandy beach will welcome residents to enjoy an exceptional climate and turquoise water. Indigo Bay is almost exclusively residential. However, the town center will be the focal point of small commercial businesses. It will include a few convenient shops, a spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a kids club, restaurants and bars. The estate is only accessible by boat or through one entry point, making it a very safe and secure environment. Indigo Bay is a gated community with an emphasis on security. A discreet, yet efficient security squad will be in place 24 hours per day.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000048929330
Check with your Century 21 Island Realty agent for more information on Indigo Bay Estates at www.century21-stmaarten.com
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