St. Maarten Kicks Off International Year of Volunteers.

~Youth Engagement Isn’t Charity, It’s Nation-Building~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers, and Sint Maarten is kicking it off with action, purpose, and youth leadership through the Impact Quest Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at SXM Padel Club (PDP Court).
Organized by Volunteer.sx in partnership with the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), Foresee Foundation (4C), and the SXM Padel Club, the Impact Quest invites the entire community to join in a ...

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Police and Court of Justice Collaborate on Retrieval of Confiscated Vehicles.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with the Court of Justice, is currently implementing a joint project to address a large number of vehicles confiscated by the police over the past several years.
These vehicles were seized in connection with criminal investigations, including cases in which they were reported stolen or used in the commission of crimes. Following the completion of the necessary investigative and legal procedures, the rightful owners of these vehicles were formally requested to retrieve thei...

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Doran Says Government Welcomes Private Investment for Docks but Blocks Schools.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is calling for greater policy alignment within the Council of Ministers, stating that public-private partnerships are a valuable and necessary tool for national development but must be applied consistently, including for the benefit of the country’s public schools.

Doran pointed to two recent government positions that, when viewed together, raise legitimate questions about coherence in infrastructure policy. On one hand, the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrast...

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UPP/ NA/ NOW Requests Written Update from Prime Minister Ahead of Parliamentary Continuation Following Union’s 48 Hour.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of Parliament from the UPP, NA, and NOW have formally requested that the Prime Minister provide a written update to Parliament in response to the recent correspondence received from WICSU-PSU concerning the ongoing labor dispute within the Fire Department.
In the correspondence from the Unions, a 48-hour deadline has been issued to the Prime Minister in light of the serious concerns about the absence of decisive action after months of mediation, the failure to acknowledge the agreement letter submitted on January 23, 2026...

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