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Prime Minister holds back-room meeting with selected MPs and SOL management, while BTP independent investigation of SOL is underway.

Prime Minister holds back-room meeting with selected MPs and SOL management, while BTP independent investigation of SOL is underway.

PHILIPSBURG:--- With questions mounting over fuel costs and electricity bills, Prime Minister Dr. Lu...

Employers reminded of mandatory reporting of workplace accidents.

Employers reminded of mandatory reporting of workplace accidents.

PHILIPSBURG:---   The Labor Inspectorate of the Inspectorate of Public Health, Social Development...

KPSM officers trained in assisting persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease.

KPSM officers trained in assisting persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease.

PHILIPSBURG: The KPSM recently partnered with the White and Yellow Cross to provide office...

Defense supports Sint Maarten Police Force in the fight against crime.

Defense supports Sint Maarten Police Force in the fight against crime.

PHILIPSBURG:--- At the request of Sint Maarten authorities, Defense Caribbean will support the islan...

Heyliger-Marten launches essential-goods price review as households struggle with living costs.

Heyliger-Marten launches essential-goods price review as households struggle with living costs.

TEATT Minister says economic growth must reach families; announces Miami trade mission, opportunitie...

Final warning to taxi and bus permit holders: October 14 deadline to regularize status.

Final warning to taxi and bus permit holders: October 14 deadline to regularize status.

Heyliger-Marten says unresolved files may lead to administrative action, including suspension or rev...

GEBE Fuel charges under scrutiny as BTP questions supplier markup and cost allocation.

GEBE Fuel charges under scrutiny as BTP questions supplier markup and cost allocation.

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Sol has until October 15 to submit information; consumer ...

Gumbs announces US$750,000 Canal Repairs after months of appeals from Sucker Garden Residents.

Gumbs announces US$750,000 Canal Repairs after months of appeals from Sucker Garden Residents.

Works scheduled to begin October 12; VROMI also moves to revive unfinished zoning plans and reminds ...

Simpson Bay Dock Closes for Repairs as Tackling Announces Prison Health and Rehabilitation Progress.

Simpson Bay Dock Closes for Repairs as Tackling Announces Prison Health and Rehabilitation Progress.

GOIA Group supports dock projects as maritime immigration services move temporarily to Anguilla Dock...

Immigration Officers detect four falsified-document cases, Refuse entry to travelers.

Immigration Officers detect four falsified-document cases, Refuse entry to travelers.

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling highlights border checks during the September 17–29 reporting per...

Tourism drives Saint-Martin economy, but high prices and infrastructure needs persist.

Tourism drives Saint-Martin economy, but high prices and infrastructure needs persist.

IEDOM’s 2025 economic overview shows lending rising to €518.6 million, while neighboring Saint-Barth...

Lagoon discharge allegations put USLAUNDRY under scrutiny.

Lagoon discharge allegations put USLAUNDRY under scrutiny.

Whistleblower reports laundry effluent, reverse-osmosis waste and boiler discharge; VROMI urged to e...

Saint-Martin approves €166,689 for OECS ceremony costs, Advances €2.76 million Grand Case Project.

Saint-Martin approves €166,689 for OECS ceremony costs, Advances €2.76 million Grand Case Project.

October 1 Executive Council decisions revise spending provisions for the March 2025 accession ceremo...

Third Reading Festival Sint Maarten Edition Celebrates Success Sint Maarten, October 2, 2026.

Third Reading Festival Sint Maarten Edition Celebrates Success Sint Maarten, October 2, 2026.

PHILIPSBURG: The third Reading Festival Sint Maarten Edition brought two days of reading, creativity...

US$2.1million in Landfill Equipment, a maintenance promise—and machinery Left Idle.

US$2.1million in Landfill Equipment, a maintenance promise—and machinery Left Idle.

NRPB promised Trust Fund financing for preventive maintenance in 2021. A 2024 report outlined a tran...

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Local News

CPS: World Mental Health Day – Calls on Community to Recognize the Importance of Mental Health

1 HOUR AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG DCOMM):--- Saturday, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day 2026, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on the Sint...

Urgent Public meeting of Parliament regarding wastewater treatment and waste management developments.

1 HOUR AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will hold an urgent Public meeting on October 9, 2026.

The Public meeting is scheduled for Friday at 15.30 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of...

BVI Tortola Edges St Maarten 85–83 to Win Paradise Showdown U15 Title.

3 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
BVI Tortola Edges St Maarten 85–83 to Win Paradise Showdown U15 Title.

PHILIPSBURG:---  BVI Tortola captured the championship title at the third annual Paradise Showdown U15 basketball tournament, defeating host team Sint Maarten 85–83 in a closely contested final at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium.

Hosted by the P...

The Letters

MP Lacroes, Who pays when the toll is on you?

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
MP Lacroes, Who pays when the toll is on you?

Dear Editor,

MP Francisco Lacroes has suggested charging motorists 25 or 50 cents to use the Simpson Bay Causeway. He argues that many people crossing the bridge live on the French side, while Sint Maarten pays the cost.

Before he proposes another char...

A criminological perspective on crime in Sint Maarten: Part 1.

16 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
A criminological perspective on crime in Sint Maarten: Part 1.

By Marcus Pantophlet

Law Enforcement Professional | BSc in Criminology | 15+ Years of Experience

With more than 15 years of law enforcement experience and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, I believe Sint Maarten's current crime situation requires u...

French News

VIE ASSOCIATIVE Village des associations le 24 octobre 2026.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
VIE ASSOCIATIVE Village des associations le 24 octobre 2026.

Le service de la vie associative de la Collectivité de Saint-Martin organise le village des associations le samedi 24 octobre de 9 heures à 15 heures, à la Halle des sports Jean-Louis Vanterpool. Ce village a pour objectif de renforcer le vivre-ensem...

L’OFAST démantèle un trafic de stupéfiants entre Saint-Barthélemy et Saint-Martin.

6 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
L’OFAST démantèle un trafic de stupéfiants entre Saint-Barthélemy et Saint-Martin.

Quatre personnes âgées de 15 à 21 ans ont été interpellées à Saint-Barthélemy. Les deux principaux mis en cause sont convoqués devant la chambre détachée de Saint-Martin.

SAINT-MARTIN:---  Le détachement de l’Office anti-stupéfiants (OFAST) de Sa...

RÉVISION DU PLAN D’OCCUPATION DES SOLS Évaluation environnementale, du 15 au 21 octobre 2026.

1 HOUR AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les propriétaires fonciers que des investigations environnementales sont programmées du 15 au 21 octobre 2026, dans le cadre de la révision partielle du Plan d’Occupation des Sols (POS) de Saint-Martin. Cette m...

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