PHILIPSBURG

island tour and return to the cruise port without having the experience of shopping in Philipsburg, can still do that last minute shopping at the Harbour Point Village.

There are already several traditional, high quality shopping centers on the island. The Harbour Point Village is a reminiscence of the days gone by, but not forgotten.

Pond Island

Pond Island is a new development. It is surrounded by the historical salt ponds and is linked to Philipsburg. It is also part of the Development Vision of the Government.

There are existing buildings such as the University of St. Martin, Telecommunications Earth Station, Turning Point Rehabilitation Center, the Sint Maarten Receiver’s Office, Little League Ball Park, Festival Village and the Government Office Complex.

All government offices will be housed in this building. It will be more investor and customer friendly as all government departments will be centrally located at one location.

CENTER OF TOWN CAPT. HODGE WHARF

The Capt. Hodge’s Wharf was renovated. The pier in Philipsburg at the Cyrus Wathey Square is an important transportation link between cruise ships docking at the Dr. A. C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility and the island’s main shopping center, Front Street.

It accommodates water taxis and tender vessels to off load and take on passengers simultaneously. It houses a Tourist Information Office, and a Police Sub-Station.