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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sixteen square miles. That’s all there is. Yet somehow, it’s more than the Government of St. Maarten seems to manage. Across the Dutch side of the island, from Cay Hill to Hope Estate, garbage piles fester in the heat. Rotting bags spill onto sidewalks, rats scurry through school zones, and the stench of mismanagement rises with the tropical sun. What began as isolated complaints has escalated into a full-blown public health and governance crisis—one that the government seems unable, or unwilling, to clean up. The ro...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling on the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, to urgently addres...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In light of recent public discussions and statements made by representatives of the local construction sector, the N...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During a recent press briefing, the Prime Minister of St Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, shared crucial details about a €33.4...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation, and Communication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has share...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Political tension within the Democratic Party has surfaced following a pointed public statement by Minister of Tourism, E...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten took center stage over the Memorial Day weekend as it hosted the internationally acclaimed Soul Beach ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice shares the latest updates on the recovery and stabilization efforts underway at Point Blanche Pri...
PHILIPSBURG: --- During the Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina provided significant updat...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation, and Communication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, provided ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina provide...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, na...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of Parliament Omar Ottley and Christopher Wever proudly represented St. Maarten at the Parlatino Conference, held in the Republic of Panama, where they both delivered remarks at the June 5th Meeting of the C...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, na...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Signaling a bold step forward for St. Maarten’s economic vision, the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina received the 14th edition of The Golden Book of Sint Maarten on Thursday, June 5th. The prestigious handover, c...
Dear Editor,
The need for tax reform in Sint Maarten is undeniable. With a fragile economy, limited revenue streams, and increasing reliance on external funding, a fairer and more stable tax system is not a luxury but a necessity. H...
Dear Editor,
The controversial reinstatement of Hensley Plantijn to a top government position in Sint Maarten has amplified public concerns over the erosion of integrity, transparency, and sound governance within the civil service. Planti...
Dear Editor,
Over the past decade, the Caribbean has been increasingly affected by the recurring influx of sargassum along our shores. Sint Maarten is no exception. Already, satellite imagery and forecasting models are predicting that 202...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin et la préfecture de Saint-Barthélemy et de Saint-Martin lancent un Appel à projets transitoire pour l’année 2025 dans le cadre la politique de la ville. L’appel à projets est ouvert jusqu’au mercredi 25 ju...
Chers concitoyens,
« La saison cyclonique débute le 1 er juin pour s’achever le 30 novembre. Comme chaque année, vous devez vous préparer et contribuer à l’effort individuel et collectif nécessaire en cette période sensible.
Les...
Aux hôteliers, syndics de copropriétés
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin fait appel à votre professionnalisme et vous demande de bien vouloir engager les travaux d’élagage et de coupe des végétaux en prévision d’un phénomène cyclonique. Il ...
