PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Science Fair Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of its 2026 Poster Competition, held under the theme “Innovate for Wellbeing.” The poster competition forms part of Science Week 2026, which will take place from March 9 to March 13, 2026, and will conclude with an award ceremony on March 21, 2026.
This year’s competition invited students to explore how science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) can be leveraged to enhance physical, mental, social, and environmental well-being in their...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Senior prison guard and former prison director Aartwich Bell has been transferred to the prison on Bonaire after completing his initia...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a raw, emotionally charged press conference, the men and women risking their lives for Sint Maarten issued a blistering indict...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On February 16, 2026, the Minister of Justice Nathalie M. Tackling signed a one-year cooperation agreement with the Minister of Justic...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In the interest of further promoting general safety on Sint Maarten, the Action Team of the police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conduc...
PHILIPSBURGS:--- Philipsburg, the heart of St. Maarten and a hub for tourism, has become a glaring symbol of neglect and incompetence. Once a vibrant ...
POND ISLAND:--- The St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) is issuing this response to Mr. Hato to clearly remind all parties that Telem is a public c...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Richinel Brug recently held an introductory meeting with Mr. Erno Labega, the newly appointed Chair of the Board of the Socia...
Pond Island:--- Telem has taken note of recent articles published by SMN News on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 and again on Wednesday, Februar...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis has announced that his faction has formally submitted an official letter dated February 10, 2026, to...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Pending the implementation of the ongoing tax reform, taxpayers will now have the opportunity to settle their outstanding income taxes...
PHILIPSBURG:--- “There’s something powerful about women shaping policy.” These were the words of Cassandra Richardson, Director of Victim Support Services (VSS), as her team welcomed members of the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to the VSS Headquarters...
PHILIPSBURG:--- With strong community interest and teams continuing to sign up, organizers of the Impact Quest Scavenger Hunt have officially extended the registration deadline to February 22, 2026. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28,...
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA:--- Oranjestad, Aruba – The Ombudsman of Aruba, Ms. Jurima Bryson, LL.M., has been elected Regional Director for the Caribbean & Latin American Region of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).
In June 2025, the Office ...
Dear Mr. Editor,
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the late Mr. Rudy Benjamin. As a community-spirited people, we must return to the basics of truly knowing our neighborhoods and the residents with...
~Demand for Police Body Cameras & Stronger Use-of-Force Laws in Sint Maarten~
To: Government of Sint Maarten, Minister of Justice, Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM), Members of Parliament
We, the citizens of Sint Maarten and supporters around the w...
To: The Honourable Minister of Justice, Sint Maarten
Cc: Chief of Police; Head of Detectives; Head of Forensic Services; Public Prosecutor’s Office; Police Oversight Bodies
Honourable Minister and Esteemed Officials,
I write on behalf of concerned citiz...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les administrés, de la fermeture exceptionnelle de la déchetterie de Galisbay l’après-midi du lundi 9 février 2026.
Le site de la déchetterie « Bienvenue » située route du port de Galisbay, Baie de la Potence es...
Fort du succès des deux premières éditions, le Conservatoire Européen d’Écriture Audiovisuelle renouvelle l’opération ATOM, qui permet depuis 2022 à
des talents ultramarins d’intégrer la formation longue certifiante de scénariste du CEEA. Gr...
La Commission de l'OECO félicite l'Institut mondial pour la croissance verte (GGGI) pour ses réalisations significatives dans la Caraïbe orientale au cours de l'année 2025, marquant une nouvelle année de collaboration fructueuse en faveur du développ...