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Customs Intercept 18 year old with Cocaine in Chocolate Chip Cookies.

confiscatedcocaine16062011Airport:--- Customs officials intercepted an 18 year old girl on Thursday who had two kilos of cocaine in chocolate chip cookies and two posters. The young female passenger identified as P.S. was traveling from Curacao to St. Maarten on an Insel Air flight.
Head of Customs Anthony Doran said the young mule had the drugs in both liquid and powder form. Doran said tests were conducted on the substance which was found hidden in six parcels and it turned out to be cocaine.
The passenger was then arrested and brought to the Customs station (ward) for further interrogation. P.S. is currently going through a series of interrogations at the Customs Department to find out if the drugs that was found in her possession, were intended for the local market or the European Continent.
WYCCF Breaks Ground on New Psychogeriatric Daycare Facility.

WYCCF Breaks Ground on New Psychogeriatric Daycare Facility.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, July 4 th , the White & Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for it...

Mr. Eric Ellis(retired), recognized by SIBA as a Silent Giant of the Insurance Sector.

Mr. Eric Ellis(retired), recognized by SIBA as a Silent Giant of the Insurance Sector.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In his role as regional director and various capacities over the years, SIBA recognized Mr. Ellis last weekend, primarily...

Allegations of counterfeit Cg 20 banknotes.

Allegations of counterfeit Cg 20 banknotes.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) is aware
of recent claims regarding the possible circulation...

ERP-1 Contract Termination Raises Critical Questions about Project Future.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) and the World Bank are addressing a series of pressing questions concer...

Early morning traffic control on July 5th results in six fines for license and insurance violations.

Early morning traffic control on July 5th results in six fines for license and insurance violations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5th, the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a traffic control.

Office...

Armed robbery at Best Choice supermarket

Armed robbery at Best Choice supermarket

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at approximately 9:00 p....

Increase in dangerous riding in the Maho area prompts police warning and action.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is sounding the alarm over a recent surge in reckless scooter and motorcycle riding,...

Early morning arrest on Welfare road for drug possession.

Early morning arrest on Welfare road for drug possession.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday morning, around 4:15 a.m., officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a traffic control in th...

Police intensifies traffic controls.

Police intensifies traffic controls.

PHILIPSBURG:---  On the afternoon of Friday, July 4, 2025, police conducted a traffic control operation near the border leading into...

Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, Receives Audited 2024 Annual Report from APS.

Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, Receives Audited 2024 Annual Report from APS.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 2, 2025, the Minister of Finance, Ms. Marinka Gumbs, was formally presented with the audited 2024 Annual Report o...

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Classifieds

Public Service Announcement: The Hidden Dangers of Inhalant Abuse Among Youth

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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...

Local News

Public Service Announcement: The Hidden Dangers of Inhalant Abuse Among Youth

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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...

Small structure catches fire on cricket field.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:---  In the early hours of Saturday morning, around midnight, police were dispatched to a reported fire on the cricket field.

Upon arrival, officers found a small hut fully engulfed in flames. The Fire Department responde...

CPS: Staying safe this Summer. Stay Hydrated, Apply Sunscreen and be Mindful of Swimming Safety.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  With schools now closed and the summer holiday season well underway, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) would like to offer some safety wellness tips to ensure a safe and healthy beach or pool day.

Stay ...

The Letters

Motions vs. Budget, the Support and Rejection.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Motions vs. Budget, the Support and Rejection.

Dear Editor,

Recent parliamentary debates have raised important questions about the practice of Members of Parliament voting in favor of a motion while opposing the national budget. This is neither contradictory nor unprecedented. In Sint...

Planet Hollywood Still on Pause—What a Shocking Plot Twist!

27 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Planet Hollywood Still on Pause—What a Shocking Plot Twist!

Dear Editor,

Well, well, well. Would you look at that? Another year passed and still not one coconut shifted on the Great Bay sand where the so-called Planet Hollywood resort was supposed to rise up like a movie star on premiere night.

Fou...

No room for fiscally reckless reforms in Sint Maarten.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

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...

French News

EAUX DE BAIGNADE Précisions sur l’interprétation des résultats d’analyses

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin et son Service Cycle de l'Eau apportent des précisions sur l’interprétation des résultats d’analyses d’eau de baignade.

À la suite des récentes publications concernant la qualité des eaux de baignade, la Co...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Travaux de rénovation du plateau sportif de Sandy Ground A partir du lundi 7 juillet 2025.

4 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux d’aménagement du plateau sportif de Sandy Ground, à compter du lundi 7 juillet 2025, pour une durée d’un mois.

Dans le cadre de la première phase de réhabilita...

OPÉRATIONS CIBLÉES DE LUTTE CONTRE AEDES ALBOPICTUS.

4 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

L’Agence de Santé Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy informe la population de Saint-Barthélemy qu’une nouvelle campagne de lutte anti-vectorielle sera menée du 7 au 11 juillet 2025, dans le prolongement des actions initiées en dé...

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