PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, November 21st, 2025, St. Dominic High School proudly represented Dutch St. Maarten in the Regional Rights of a Child Debate. Competing against teams from St. Kitts, Anguilla, Martinique, St. Barths, and French St. Martin, our students emerged victorious, winning the overall debate competition! Representing SDHS were the speakers:
Nyah Kalmera (F5B),
Aditi Rajpal (F4C),
Tamanna Sharma (F4A), and
Tanishka Shroff (F4A).
The very next day, Saturday November 22nd, 2025, the debate team had readied themselves to faceoff St. Maar...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A shocking breach of public trust has been uncovered, revealing that a civil servant is engaging in the illegal sale of a substance kn...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Special Olympics St. Maarten proudly celebrates the outstanding athletic ability of its athletes at two major regional competitions in...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis said he is “personally not impressed” with the government’s per...
PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Ann EVANS, a U.S. citizen born on May 29,...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Police officers were forced to retreat under a barrage of stones this evening while attempting to recover two stolen vehicles in...
ORANJESTAD:--- From 10 to 14 November 2025, analysts, intelligence officers, and investigators from all countries within the Kingdom of the Netherland...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is pleased to announce progress on two proje...
The Hague:---
Cft: “Focus is needed to enhance administrative strength”
The Hague – During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, S...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten is famous for many things: its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and the unique thrill of watching jumbo jets skim ju...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Lions Club proudly ushered in the Christmas season on Saturday, December 22nd, 2025, with its cherished annual traditi...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is pleased to announce an extension to the Second Call for Proposals under Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching...
WILLEMSTAD:--- Curaçao’s Social and Economic Council (Sociaal-Economische Raad, SER) today issued an advisory opinion to the Minister of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN), Mr. Gilmar Pisas, concerning a draft national decree that would amend the L...
Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly within the agen...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voic...
Dear Editor,
As we reflect on St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, it's an opportune moment to address a longstanding issue that has garnered attention in recent years—the tendency to
overlook local professionals and companies, particularly by the governme...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population de l’ouverture de la fourrière animale du lundi 4 décembre au mardi 16 décembre 2025.
La fourrière animale a pour mission de capturer les chiens en divagation sur le domaine public. Les propriétair...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance la 20ème édition du concours de tartes à la coco, de puddings de patate douce et de punchs traditionnels à base de « Guavaberry ». Cette année la préparation du jambon traditionnel de Noël s’intègre également au ...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les chauffeurs de taxi opérant sur le territoire et sur la partie hollandaise, de la nouvelle organisation mise en place, avant la nouvelle saison touristique, à la station de taxi « Emmanuel MONIQUE », sur le ...
