PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten used Wednesday's Council of Ministers Press Briefing to emphasize the government's continued commitment to economic development through entrepreneurship, education, and consumer protection.
Addressing members of the media and the public, the Minister said progress remains at the heart of the government's "Forward by Design" approach, which focuses on making deliberate decisions to strengthen Sint Maarten's future.
A key ann...
~Budget 2026 Raises Tough Questions about Sustainability, Accountability and Future Taxpayer Burden~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maart...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The 2026 Budget presents another significant allocation to the Ministry of Justice, but the real question facing taxpayers is whether ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The 2026 budget debate is expected to begin on June 26, but a review of the draft budget documents and the advice issued by the ...
WILLEMSTAD:--- The Supreme Court in the United Arab Emirates has approved the extradition of S.A.Q., one of the leaders of the criminal organiza...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Finance has successfully implemented payroll tax adjustments ahead of the June 2026 vacation payroll following concern...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues its efforts to combat gun and drug-related crimes across the island. As part of thes...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, representatives of the NV GEBE Management Team, led by Temporary Manager Ms. Iris Arrindell, met with two members of the ACP-SX...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Many of our students opt to pursue their tertiary education in the USA and Canada. To do so, students will need a student visa or stud...
PHILIPSBURG:--- An estimated 500 residents, joined by politicians, union representatives, community leaders, and concerned consumers, took to the stre...
Pond Island:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Maarten, today extended warm congratulat...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Here at the Sint Maarten Library, we are kicking off the countdown to Freedom and Emancipation Day with an inspiring cultural celebration for the island’s youth. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , the library wil...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), has reaffirmed the Government's unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, professionalism, and the...
~198 Students Take Their First Notes onto the Public Stage~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Institute of Arts (NIA) is proud to invite the general public to the official launch of the Leerorkest Sint Maarten, a landmark program bringing orchestral ...
We are commencing a series of articles dedicated to education on Bonaire. The objective is to examine the historical development of education on our island, the progress that has been achieved, the challenges that have persisted, and the human rights...
Dear Editor,
The concerns being raised regarding Methodist Agogic Center, also known as MAC School, have now reached a level where many parents and community members believe urgent national attention and an independent review are required.
This a...
Dear Editor,
A recent editorial provided a timely reminder of the mutual responsibilities employers and employees share to maintain respectful, lawful, and professional relationships under the laws of St. Maarten. Unfortunately, the current reality fo...
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les professionnels et associations de l’organisation des fêtes patronales, le 14 juillet à Marigot, le 21 juillet à Grand Case ...
Face aux défis climatiques et aux zones blanches, une innovation locale change la donne : PIMS Antilles. Cette Progressive Web App (PWA) de nouvelle génération bouscule les codes en garantissant un accès total à l'information, que vous soyez en plein...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce service en li...
