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Prime Minister Meets with Progress Reporting Committee.

swescotwilliamsmeetswithprogressreportingcommittee02082012The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams met with the Progress Reporting Committee President Blandell and Secretary of the Committee Radermacher. During the meeting with the committee the Prime Minister is given the reports which have been made and gathered with the departments and Ministries that fall under the regulation of cooperation. The reports are done on a quarterly basis.
The Prime Minister commented that the commissioner, who is in charge of these reports, in this case Mr. Richard Gibson Sr., will have talks based on the results of the reporting with all of the agencies involved. The results of these talks will then form a basis of the discussions between the Dutch Minister of Kingdom Relations and the Prime Ministers of the various countries within the Kingdom. "In St. Maarten that would be my person and this would happen on a similar basis in Curacao, for example" commented the Prime Minister.

From the Cabinet of the Prime Minister

Parliamentary Debate Intensifies Over Cannabis Legalization in St. Maarten.

Parliamentary Debate Intensifies Over Cannabis Legalization in St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG: ---  A high-stakes parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, brought renewed attention to the propose...

Parliament clashes over military-style training for youth.

Parliament clashes over military-style training for youth.

PHILIPSBURG: --- A lively debate unfolded in Parliament as Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Members of Parliament clashed over t...

Crime Drops in Sint Maarten, But Youth Gun Violence Raises Concern — Minister Tackling.

Crime Drops in Sint Maarten, But Youth Gun Violence Raises Concern — Minister Tackling.

PHILIPSBURG: ---  Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has reported an overall decline in major crime categories for 2025, while wa...

Government of Sint Maarten Signs Agreement with Fire Department on Placement and Compensation.

Government of Sint Maarten Signs Agreement with Fire Department on Placement and Compensation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten, represented by the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in his capacity as Minister...

PJIAE Hosts Water Cannon Salute For Returning CARIFTA Athletes.

PJIAE Hosts Water Cannon Salute For Returning CARIFTA Athletes.

Simpson Bay:---  Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) proudly welcomed home St. Maarten’s CARIFTA 2026 Athletics Delegation ...

Multiple convictions in Splash Jewelers robbery case.

Multiple convictions in Splash Jewelers robbery case.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance has convicted four suspects in the case concerning the violent, armed robbery at Splash Jewel...

A Whimsical Success: Magic, Books, and Laughter at the Library’s Grand Easter Egg Hunt.

A Whimsical Success: Magic, Books, and Laughter at the Library’s Grand Easter Egg Hunt.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Library Belvedere location was transformed into a realm of imagination and giggles this Easter, as 19 ea...

MHF and CDFHA Collaboration Expands Access to Community-Based Mental Health Care.

MHF and CDFHA Collaboration Expands Access to Community-Based Mental Health Care.

CAY HILL:---  The Mental Health Foundation (MHF), in collaboration with the Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs...

KPSM Urges Strict Age Verification During Carnival Season.

KPSM Urges Strict Age Verification During Carnival Season.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is calling on all shop owners, restaurant and bar owners, and street vendors to e...

“ There is Life after Carnival”- The Department of Youth Urges Youth to Make Responsible Choices During Carnival Festivities.

PHILIPSBURG:----  As the Carnival season approaches, the Department of Youth within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & ...

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Local News

Don’t Drink & Drive during the Carnival Season. Act responsibly and make safe choices.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM), is urging all motor...

Ministry of VROMI Announces Temporary Partial Road Closure on Arch Road, Philipsburg.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Ministry of VROMI Announces Temporary Partial Road Closure on Arch Road, Philipsburg.

 Madame Estate:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs the public and residents of the affected area that road works started today, Thursday, April 9th, 2026, on A...

Continuation of the Committee of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry of Parliament meeting regarding cannabis regulatory framework for Sint Maarten.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Permanent Committee of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry (CAFAH) of Parliament will be meeting on April 9, 2026.  

The Committee meeting, which was adjourned on March 13, 2026, will be reconvened on Thur...

The Letters

When Concern Is an Act of Love.

27 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.

1 MONTHS 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.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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.

11 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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 !

12 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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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.

12 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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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