PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 26, 2026, the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten delivered a significant ruling in the case of Johan Alexis Dijkhoffz. The verdict brings to light a troubling scheme involving building permits, covert payments, and high-ranking government officials.
Background of the Case
The case against Dijkhoffz centers on his relationship with ChristopherT. Emmanuel, the former Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI). Between December 2016 and January 2018, Dijkhoffz acted as a middle...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has formally submitted a legal advisory on the constitutional role of the Governor of Sint Maarten to...
THE VALLEY ANGUILLA:--- The government of Anguilla is intensifying its efforts to address the issue of unauthorized charter boats from St. Martin/St. ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice continues to advance important reforms in the country’s detention sector through the Detention Sector Reform P...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Success studying in the Netherlands starts with proper preparation. Consequently, the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten hosted the fifth edition of a regional forensic mental health seminar on March 9 and 10, 2026, marking the first time the...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, March 14, 2026, host families along with the Internationalization Team of the Milton Peters College, the Education ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Francisco A. Lacroes has raised concerns about the effectiveness of current road safety enforcement measures in S...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is reminding the community that the Inter-Insular Gun Buyback Program has entered it...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten has taken a highly anticipated step toward modernizing public service delivery with the official k...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) proudly congratulates the St. Maarten robotics team on securing an impressive 2nd place among...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) recently hosted a ten-member delegation of school safety professionals from Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, and St. Lucia. During their week-long visit, the delegation paid a courtesy visi...
French Quarter, St. Martin:--- A new book by Roland Richardson launches at Amuseum Naturalis in French Quarter this Saturday. The book is titled The Last Frontier: Sir Roland Richardson ’ s French Quarter . It features artwork of people and p...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joined the international community in observing World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Friday, March 20,...
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 something much more i...
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 pointed to problems...
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 cannot resolve...
Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026
Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides excepti...
La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux de création d’un parking de 70 places, le long du Boulevard de France à Marigot. Ces travaux ont été confiés à l’entreprise GETELEC TP.
Les travaux d’aménagement de cette z...
