PHILIPSBURG:--- In a stunning judicial rebuke of ministerial authority, the Court in Civil Servant Cases delivered a series of verdicts today that dismantle the government's attempts to sideline Suenah Laville-Martis, Chief of Staff to the Minister of VSA. The rulings expose a clumsy and unauthorized campaign against a civil servant, culminating in the court's annulment of a restrictive measure imposed by the Council of Ministers.
The saga began on January 7, 2026, when the Minister of General Affairs, acting as the Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Merce...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Appeal in Civil Service Matters of Sint Maarten has affirmed the dismissal of the former director of the Bur...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a continued effort to strengthen crisis preparedness, operational leadership, and regional cooperation within the Dutch Caribbean, ...
SAINT MARTIN:--- The U.S. Marshals Service is at the center of a significant investigation following the alleged theft of nearly $25 million in ...
MARIGOT:--- On Wednesday night, a massive operation unfolded on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint-Martin. The French GIGN (Gr...
PHILIPSBURG:-- As the island prepares for its 55th Carnival anniversary, Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art...
PHILIPSBURG:--- St Maarten authorities have identified the male found deceased on a vessel in the Simpson Bay Lagoon earlier this week as U.S. citizen...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The 46th edition of the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta is scheduled to commence on March 5th and conclude on March 8th. This popular an...
CUL DE SAC:--- Under the inspiring theme, "Empowered to Excel—United to Overcome," St. Maarten Academy successfully hosted its highly anticipated Open...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ombudsman has launched a systemic investigation into the administrative practices of Social and Health Insurance (SZV), following ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In light of recent public statements and the public concern that has followed, I wish to provide clarity regarding the construction of...
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Following our previous communication regarding the video circulating on social media, we would like to provide the following update:
The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has been able to examine a Cg 100 banknote with ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tax Administration, in collaboration with Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA), is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Senior Tax Assistance Program for the 2025 tax filing p...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee Parlatino Matters (CPM) of Parliament will be meeting on March 4, 2026.
The Committee meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, could not take place due to lack of quorum and has been rescheduled for Wednes...
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...
Dear Editor
Small claims court was established to facilitate the recovery of funds owed to individuals in a civil manner and has served the community well. The only drawback is when a defendant does not have an address registered with the census offic...
Dear Editor,
I generally stay away from weighing in on Sint Maarten issues lately. There is too much going on, and most public commentary is noise. And for two decades, I worked relentlessly for this island, so now that I’m more active regionally, I t...
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...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin réalise actuellement des travaux de réfection des routes en enrobé, ainsi que le marquage des passages piétons.
1- Travaux d’enrobé sur le domaine public
La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe les usagers de la route et...
