PHILIPSBURG:--- The wheels of democracy in Sint Maarten appear to be grinding to a halt, with a growing backlog of unheld meetings leaving Parliament—and by extension the public—in the dark on critical issues ranging from national security to tax reform.
According to the latest "Pending Meeting Requests" list dated January 7, 2026, obtained by SMN-News, dozens of crucial discussions requested by Members of Parliament remain outstanding. The document paints a concerning picture of a legislature waiting on the executive branch, with some requests...
As the new year unfolds, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation, and Telecommunication (TEATT), led by Minister Grisha Heyliger-Mar...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Traffic congestion on St. Maarten has become a pressing issue, affecting residents, businesses, and the tourism industry alike. During...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, provided detailed updates on key matters affecting justice workers. The briefing, held on Wedn...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, during the Council of Ministers press briefing, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling took the opportunity to clarify on...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labour (VSA) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and quality of lif...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has detained two individuals in connection with a shooting that occurred in the St. Peters area o...
BELVEDERE, Sint Maarten:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) made two arrests and confiscated a firearm following a response to a domestic viol...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, announces that the Secretary-General of the...
Sandy Ground, Saint-Martin:--- A wave of unrest swept through the Sandy Ground neighborhood on Sunday night, following the arrest of a young man...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) is proud to announce its support of the St. Maarten team participating in ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Tzu Chi volunteers joined forces to provide a full home clean-up and basic living support for a 71-year-old senior living alone in Cole Bay.
The effort was initiated after a single mother of four, facing her own challenges, reached out...
PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten is set to experience a significant boost to its cultural and economic sectors with the return of the Soka Rumble competition and the announcement of a high-level Strategic Economic Stakeholders Consultation Workshop. ...
PHILIPSBURG: --- The Government of St. Martin has marked a significant week of progress in its justice reform program with two major initiatives. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Point Blanche prison, a $52 million project aimed at mode...
Dear Editor,
Traffic congestion on St. Maarten is nothing new. For residents, it has long been a daily frustration; for visitors, it is often their first and lasting impression of the island. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Cole Bay–Simpson B...
Dear Editor,
I would like to draw attention to an issue that affects me, and likely many other pensioners as well: the irregular and unpredictable payment of the ‘Uitkering bij wijze van Pensioen’ (Pension-like Allowance).
Over the past two years, I ha...
Dear Editor,
The quality of our day is directly linked to the decision we make, not just on the day of, but the day prior. So goes for the quality of life on our island. It’s a reflection of past and present decisions. This is important to understand,...
Saint-Martin:--- D'importants travaux de réhabilitation et de restructuration sont en cours à la médiathèque de Saint-Martin. Une visite de chantier a eu lieu aujourd'hui pour examiner l'avancement du projet. La construction, qui vise à tr...
Dans le cadre de l’organisation des épreuves mensuelles pratiques des examens du permis de conduire, il est porté à l’attention des automobilistes et riverains :
Le parking du stade Albéric RICHARDS sera ferm...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance un appel à projets à destination des associations et entreprises, pour l’accueil de loisirs sportifs des jeunes de 7 à 16 ans, dans le cadre du Ticket sport 2026. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 1er mars ...
