PHILIPSBURG:--- Lyndon Lewis, Member of Parliament and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee, has voiced serious concerns over the recent announcement by the Minister of Justice regarding the completion of “Phase One.” His concerns follow a press release issued by the NAPB union and feedback from justice workers, which suggests a significant disconnect between the official announcement and the reality on the ground.
According to the union’s press release and corroborated reports from justice workers, many employees are still awaiting their o...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In his first press briefing of 2026, Prime Minister DR. Luc Mercelina extended warm New Year wishes to the people of St. Martin, empha...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During Wednesday's weekly press briefing, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina directly addressed the recent controversy involving th...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Clara Reyes on her retirement a...
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – The political landscape in Curaçao has been shaken as Movementu Futuro Kòrsou (MFK) announced the resignations of two key m...
PHILIPSBURG:-- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a break-in at a jewelry store located on Front Street, which most li...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Tax Administration on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked an important milestone with the official swearing-in of Mr. Ashwin Straker ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Electoral Council hereby reminds all registered political parties that In accordance with Article 37, paragraph 1 of the Nati...
~Additional Batch Identified Following Internal Review ~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice confirms that all originally established batches ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Finance announces the approval of the Basic Bank Account legislation, a major step toward expanding financial in...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a recent address to the community, Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People’s Party (UPP), Honorable Omar Ottley,...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the Simpson Bay Fireworks Association, is pleased to reflect on the successful execution of Crew Year’s Eve 2026, held on Friday, January 9, in Simpson Bay.
Crew...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, has released the third video in an ongoing awareness series focused on youth mental health, this time addressing the serious issue of bullying ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Terence Jandroep, Certified Risk Analyst (C.R.A.) and leading forensic consultant, is formally calling for a strategic overhaul of Sint Maarten’s postnatal healthcare coverage. The proposal outlines a critical requirement for Social &am...
Dear Editor,
I would like to draw attention to an issue that affects me, and likely many other pensioners as well: the irregular and unpredictable payment of the ‘Uitkering bij wijze van Pensioen’ (Pension-like Allowance).
Over the past two years, I ha...
Dear Editor,
The quality of our day is directly linked to the decision we make, not just on the day of, but the day prior. So goes for the quality of life on our island. It’s a reflection of past and present decisions. This is important to understand,...
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...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance un appel à projets à destination des associations et entreprises, pour l’accueil de loisirs sportifs des jeunes de 7 à 16 ans, dans le cadre du Ticket sport 2026. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 1er mars ...
SANDY GROUND — Une patrouille de routine de la gendarmerie locale a mené à une arrestation importante en début de semaine, se soldant par une peine de trois ans d'emprisonnement pour un récidiviste bien connu.
Le mercredi 7 janvier, les gendarmes ont ...
SAINT-MARTIN:--- Dans un bilan opérationnel majeur publié cette semaine, la Gendarmerie nationale a annoncé avoir franchi une étape importante dans son initiative renforcée visant à appréhender les fugitifs sur les territoires de Saint-Barthéle...
