Authorities confiscated three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airport. An anonymous source says the prosecutor allowed the traveler to continue to Bonaire.
PHILIPSBURG: --- The wife of former Saba Island Governor Jonathan Johnson was identified by an anonymous SMN News source as the traveler arrested and later released after three firearms were found in her luggage at Princess Juliana International Airport. SMN News separately confirmed that the traveler was Johnson’s wife. Author...
Minister says new companies can qualify and access to equipment can satisfy submission requirements—...
VROMI minister says broad residential subsidy requires an identified funding source; estimate places...
Minister Patrice Gumbs Jr. relays utility’s defense of lubricant charges; Ottley argues consumers sh...
VSA minister acknowledges longstanding concerns about successive contracts but gives no timetable fo...
VSA minister defends social assistance allocation, outlines ambulance improvements and faces demands...
Prime Minister leaves legality question to the courts, confirms integrity meeting remains adjourned ...
ECYS Minister reads emails into Parliament, but York says the correspondence does not resolve his co...
ECYS Minister clashes with York over structural repairs, promises stronger safety barriers at Marie ...
Minister outlines collection from short-term rentals and overseas owners as MPs demand clarity on lo...
Minister targets end of November for draft decree, declines to promise refunds without financial ver...
MARIGOT:--- Maritime professionals and members of Métimer protested at Sandy Ground Bridge on Thursd...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten sentenced two men to prison on Wedn...
TEATT Minister says transaction-tax discussions have not produced an agreed tax-reduction plan, targ...
Prime Minister says SOL meeting produced no immediate bill reduction, transfers GEBE coordination to...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has urged the government to urgently address...
PORT ST. MAARTEN:--- Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) office and public-facing services will be operational as of Monday, November 9 th , 2026, at the Ferry Dock across from the Princ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p....
MP says patients have traveled abroad alone and calls for a closed-door meeting with SZV after Minister Connor outlines companion approvals and nursing arrangements.
PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Veronica Jansen-Webster challenged the account presented to P...
Dear Editor,
The making of Gods, from wo/man
Today—now, more than ever —with the political and technological distractions, the shifting truths on an earth within an incomprehensible universe, and a world with no inherent meaning except maybe the adulat...
Dear Editor,
We took note from the press that the Fixed Committee on Kingdom Relations of the Dutch House of Representatives will visit Bonaire on Thursday, 22 October 2026. However, the program, including planned activities and meetings with local of...
Dear Editor,
I request space in your publication to address what I consider a deeply troubling takeover of WIFOL union leadership. In my view, the circumstances raise serious questions about democratic procedures, membership eligibility, financial acc...
Une île, deux territoires, mais des enjeux économiques largement partagés. Le jeudi 5 novembre 2026, la Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin (CCISM) et la Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) ont franchi u...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les habitants de Quartier d’Orléans du démarrage des travaux de renouvellement des réseaux d’éclairage public, à compter du 26 octobre 2026, pour une durée prévisionnelle de 2 mois.
Dans la cadre du renou...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les usagers, de la fermeture temporaire de la Délégation Attractivité, Économie et Emploi à compter du lundi 19 octobre 2026.
En raison de travaux dans ses locaux de Concordia, la Délégation Attractivité, Économ...