News from St. Martin in French.
THE HAGUE:--- The political landscape in the Netherlands has been shaken to its core as Prime Minister Dick Schoof officially announced his resignation following the dramatic collapse of his coalition government. The trigger for this upheaval was far-right leader Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) withdrawing from the coalition. Wilders cited his disappointment over the coalition partners’ refusal to adopt his controversial proposals on asylum and immigration.
This unexpected move has left the Dutch government in a state of disarray, ...
~Celebrating 34 years of providing care to the community.”~
CAY HILL:--- On Saturday, June 7th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, St. Maarten Medical Center will...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The General Audit Chamber of Sint Maarten has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit In...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. (PSS) bid a heartfelt farewell to a beloved colleague and dedicated ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of Appeals delivered a ruling in a high-profile legal case has shed light on crucial accountability and transparency i...
The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), led by Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, invites all residents, bus...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On the morning of Friday, May 31st, 2025, just after 9:30 a.m., Police Central Dispatch received several reports regarding a red passe...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice continues to make steady progress in the ongoing recovery efforts at Point Blanche Prison following the May 14...
Cannes, France:--- In a groundbreaking move that underscores the Caribbean’s growing influence in global cinema, award-winning filmmaker and cul...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of the Trump administration to revoke the temporary legal status, known as "parole," for over half a m...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Travel plans don’t always go as planned but with NAGICO’s Travel Insurance – NAGICO TravelWise , you can explore the world with con...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, nail polish, po...
~Last of three-part series~
PHILIPSBURG - The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is hosting the third and final workshop of the three-part series, e ntitled “ Mindfulness: Success in Studyi...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, nail polish, po...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The United States Consulate General in Curacao will be sending a consular officer to Sint Maarten to provide services to American Citizens residing on the island.
U.S. residents are reminded that the consular officer will...
Dear Editor,
The controversial reinstatement of Hensley Plantijn to a top government position in Sint Maarten has amplified public concerns over the erosion of integrity, transparency, and sound governance within the civil service. Plantijn, previousl...
Dear Editor,
Over the past decade, the Caribbean has been increasingly affected by the recurring influx of sargassum along our shores. Sint Maarten is no exception. Already, satellite imagery and forecasting models are predicting that 2025 will be amo...
Have you ever walked into a house with pets and noticed a particular odor? If you’re not used to that environment it remains unpleasant. Oftentimes pet owners don’t recognize it and walk around their home like it's normal. This experience is known as...
Une avancée majeure pour l’accès au logement et la réhabilitation du parc existant !
Pour répondre aux défis majeurs en matière de logement, une convention a été signée le 13 février 2025 entre l’État, la Collectivité de Saint-Martin et Act...
Une avancée majeure pour l’accès au logement et la réhabilitation du parc existant !
Pour répondre aux défis majeurs en matière de logement, une convention a été signée le 13 février 2025 entre l’État, la Collectivité de Saint-Martin et Act...
Dans le cadre du suivi sanitaire assumé par l'ARS, la Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population qu’une intensification des échouements de sargasses a été constatée au cours de la semaine 21 sur plusieurs sites du territoire, notamment en Bai...
