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Central Committee meets on National Security Service.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Central Committee of Parliament will meet on November 08.

The public meeting is scheduled for Thursday morning at 10:00am in the General Assembly Chamber of the House of Parliament at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda point for this meeting is a change to the National Ordinance Security Service with respect to a commission of supervision.

The first meeting that was scheduled October 11 concerning this agenda point was postponed.

Members of the public are always welcome to be present in the General Assembly Chamber during public meetings to follow the parliamentary session.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House.

The central committee session will be carried live on St. Maarten Cable TV Channel 120, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the Internet www.pearlfmradio.com, and also via www.sxmparliament.org.

Reforms Across the Kingdom Show Progress, but Challenges Remain.

THE HAGUE / WILLEMSTAD / ORANJESTAD / PHILIPSBURG:---   Cooperation between the Netherlands and its Caribbean partners is beginning to...

Parliament Moves to Oust VROMI Minister Amid Mounting Public Frustration.

Parliament Moves to Oust VROMI Minister Amid Mounting Public Frustration.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Tensions ran high in Parliament on Wednesday as  Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis formally tabled a  Motion of N...

In view of global uncertainties: CBCS maintains a cautious stance

Willemstad/Philipsburg:---  On March 31, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) decided to maintain its monetary...

MP Egbert Jurendy Doran Slams VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs Over Mass Job Loss and “Government Failure.

MP Egbert Jurendy Doran Slams VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs Over Mass Job Loss and “Government Failure.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a fiery and emotionally charged session in Parliament, Member of Parliament Egbert Jurendy Doran delivered a blisterin...

Minister Brug Absent from Parliament Meeting, Cites Illness Amid Ongoing Controversy.

Minister Brug Absent from Parliament Meeting, Cites Illness Amid Ongoing Controversy.

PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug did not attend the scheduled public meeting of ...

“Enough Is Enough”: Ottley Challenges Government Over Inaction and Blame-Shifting.

“Enough Is Enough”: Ottley Challenges Government Over Inaction and Blame-Shifting.

PHILIPSBURG:---  During this morning’s Public Meeting of Parliament, Member of Parliament Omar Ottley delivered a pointed and impassi...

Ministry of Justice Welcome French Prefect for Dialogue on Prison Reform and Cross-Border Cooperation.

Ministry of Justice Welcome French Prefect for Dialogue on Prison Reform and Cross-Border Cooperation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, the Ministry of Justice, together with its implementation partner the United Nations Office for Project Service...

Government Urges Fair Pricing and Launches Cultural Tourism Push for Carnival 2026.

Government Urges Fair Pricing and Launches Cultural Tourism Push for Carnival 2026.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming Carnival season, officials are emphasizing both economic responsibility and new ...

St. Maarten Gears Up for Carnival 55 with Bacchanal Boulevard and Community Push.

St. Maarten Gears Up for Carnival 55 with Bacchanal Boulevard and Community Push.

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten is preparing for an exciting Carnival season, with new initiatives aimed at enhancing both cultural expressio...

URSM Party Leadership Calls for Minister’s Resignation, Minister Rejects Allegations.

URSM Party Leadership Calls for Minister’s Resignation, Minister Rejects Allegations.

PHILIPSBURG: --- A political dispute has emerged within the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), as party leadership formally r...

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Local News

PJIAE brings back “Toppix” Aviation Photography Contest after 10 Years

21 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
PJIAE brings back “Toppix” Aviation Photography Contest after 10 Years

Simpson Bay:---  Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is proud to announce the return of its aviation photography competition, ToppiX, after a 10-year hiatus. Last held in 2016, the competition is making a highly anticipat...

Police Force of Sint Maarten Addresses Excessive Motorcycle Noise in the Community.

21 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is issuing a formal warning to motorcyclists in the community. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a sudden rise in motorcycles equipped with “cherry bomb” mufflers, riding from e...

CPS Highlights World Autism Awareness Day. Show compassion, understanding, and support for individuals with autism.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins the global community as part of its annual calendar of health observances in o...

The Letters

When Concern Is an Act of Love.

18 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
When Concern Is an Act of Love.

Dear Editor,

Over the past few days, I have read the reflections circulating online from St. Martiners, especially young St. Martiners, with a mixture of recognition and concern. Their words carry all of our frustration, but also somethin...

Concerned Parents cry for help.

25 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointe...

Invincible Defense Technology: A Strategic Asset for Ending the War with Iran and Stabilizing the Middle East.

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By Dr. David Leffler

The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone c...

French News

CANTINE ET PÉRISCOLAIRE Ouverture de la régie annexe de la CTOS à Sandy-Ground.

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La Caisse Territoriale des Œuvres Scolaires (CTOS) informe les parents d’élèves du secteur de Sandy-Ground de la réouverture de la régie annexe de la CTOS, à compter du 1er avril 2026.

La régie annexe de la CTOS rouvre son accueil de prox...

CONVENTON COM-FRANCE TRAVAIL Ensemble pour accompagner l’emploi local !

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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin, représentée par son président Louis Mussington et sa 3e vice-présidente Dominique Démocrite Louisy, a accueilli une délégation de France Travail, lundi 30 mars 2026, conduite par le directeur général Fran...

SUSPENSION DES MARDIS DE GRAND CASE La Collectivité rappelle son engagement et rétablit les faits.

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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin constate, avec regret, l’annonce de la suspension des « Mardis de Grand-Case », événement majeur pour l’animation, l’attractivité et la dynamique économique du territoire et souhaite rappeler que les subve...

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