Heyliger-Marten: Govt. monitoring fuel and commodities prices, continues to engage stakeholders.

POND ISLAND, St. Maarten:---  Fuel prices on St. Maarten are regulated through a transparent mechanism designed to reflect global market movements while safeguarding fairness at the local level,” Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said in response to queries about how the prices are managed.

“Families and businesses are feeling the impact of rising global fuel prices, and we understand the pressure this creates,” the Minister said.

Fuel prices on St. Maarten are regulated thr...

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Ambulance Department Shop Stewards Express Appreciation for Milestones Achieved Through Collaboration.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Shop Stewards of the Windward Islands Civil Servants Union – Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU), on behalf of the members of the Ambulance Department of Sint Maarten, wish to extend sincere appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Brug, as well as to their Union, WICSU-PSU, for the significant milestones that have recently been achieved.

These accomplishments mark a meaningful step forward for the Ambulance Department and reflect what can be realized through cooperation, m...

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Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Investigation.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at approximately 23:00 hours in the Cay Bay area.  During this incident, the victim was threatened with a firearm and subsequently robbed of their vehicle.

As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives from the Special Unit Robbery conducted a house search in the Dutch Quarter on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

During this investigation, a 21-year-old male suspect, identified by the initials R.R.A., ...

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Dutch Central Bank Sounds “Code Orange” for the Economy.

THE HAGUE:--- The Dutch economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty, according to a recent warning from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), which has declared a “code orange” alert. This signal reflects growing concerns about structural weaknesses, global instability, and rising pressure on households.

What “Code Orange” Means

The “code orange” designation is not a crisis yet—but it is a serious warning. It indicates that risks to economic stability are increasing and that immediate attention is needed to prevent further deterioration. The ce...

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