PHILIPSBURG:--- As conversations revisit the government’s first year, they also underscore that progress is driven not by reflection alone but by clear focus on the tasks ahead. Evaluations contribute to the dialogue, but real improvement comes from solutions and coordinated action.
With that forward focus, MP Darryl T.J. York has submitted two Committee meeting requests calling for immediate, structured updates from the Minister of VROMI on Sint Maarten’s growing flood vulnerabilities, persistent drainage failures, and the continued deteriorati...
PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams is encouraging St. Maarten’s business community to embrace a locally rooted alt...
~Gumbs outlines ongoing and future Improvement Measures~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The General Audit Chamber officially handed over its audit report on the...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A shocking breach of public trust has been uncovered, revealing that a civil servant is engaging in the illegal sale of a substance kn...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Special Olympics St. Maarten proudly celebrates the outstanding athletic ability of its athletes at two major regional competitions in...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis said he is “personally not impressed” with the government’s per...
PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Ann EVANS, a U.S. citizen born on May 29,...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Police officers were forced to retreat under a barrage of stones this evening while attempting to recover two stolen vehicles in...
ORANJESTAD:--- From 10 to 14 November 2025, analysts, intelligence officers, and investigators from all countries within the Kingdom of the Netherland...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is pleased to announce progress on two proje...
The Hague:---
Cft: “Focus is needed to enhance administrative strength”
The Hague – During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, S...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Funtopia Youth Foundation recently hosted its 3rd edition of the Youth Talk at Carl's and Sons Conference Center. This edition of Youth Talk features individuals from the community who are excelling in the creative economy. The yo...
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is pleased to announce an extension to the Second Call for Proposals under Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching...
Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly within the agen...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voic...
Dear Editor,
As we reflect on St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, it's an opportune moment to address a longstanding issue that has garnered attention in recent years—the tendency to
overlook local professionals and companies, particularly by the governme...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population de l’ouverture de la fourrière animale du lundi 4 décembre au mardi 16 décembre 2025.
La fourrière animale a pour mission de capturer les chiens en divagation sur le domaine public. Les propriétair...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance la 20ème édition du concours de tartes à la coco, de puddings de patate douce et de punchs traditionnels à base de « Guavaberry ». Cette année la préparation du jambon traditionnel de Noël s’intègre également au ...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les chauffeurs de taxi opérant sur le territoire et sur la partie hollandaise, de la nouvelle organisation mise en place, avant la nouvelle saison touristique, à la station de taxi « Emmanuel MONIQUE », sur le ...
