PHILIPSBURG:--- Tensions ran high in Parliament on Wednesday as Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis formally tabled a Motion of No Confidence against the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, citing widespread failures in leadership, governance, and the execution of critical national responsibilities.
The motion, presented during a parliamentary meeting, paints a grim picture of a ministry plagued by inaction, weak enforcement, and deteriorating public conditions na...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, the Ministry of Justice, together with its implementation partner the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), we...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming Carnival season, officials are emphasizing both economic responsibility and new opportunities...
PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten is preparing for an exciting Carnival season, with new initiatives aimed at enhancing both cultural expression and economi...
PHILIPSBURG: --- A political dispute has emerged within the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), as party leadership formally requested the ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Tuesday outlined reform...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an altercation that took place on Back Street on Tuesday, March 31,...
Willemstad, CURACAO:--- A newly released legal advisory has intensified debate over the constitutional role of the Governor of Sint Maarten, conc...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) extends its best wishes to the community and visitors for a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable East...
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Willemstad/Philipsburg:--- One year after the introduction of the Caribbean guilder, the Centrale Bank van Curaç...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A regional webinar and networking session held on March 25, 2026, at the Foresee Foundation office brought together youth and nonprofi...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins the global community as part of its annual calendar of health observances in observing Worl...
By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean
During one of my visits to Sint Maarten, I spoke with a woman who works as a taxi driver. She had once held a job at a highly seasonal hotel, leaving her with little or no income...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is encouraging everyone to participate in its “The Lifestyle Shift Campaign,” which will take place on Tuesday, April 7, World Health Day (WHD).
It will be a healthy and engaging af...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few days, I have read the reflections circulating online from St. Martiners, especially young St. Martiners, with a mixture of recognition and concern. Their words carry all of our frustration, but also something much more i...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointed to problems...
By Dr. David Leffler
The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone cannot resolve...
La Caisse Territoriale des Œuvres Scolaires (CTOS) informe les parents d’élèves du secteur de Sandy-Ground de la réouverture de la régie annexe de la CTOS, à compter du 1er avril 2026.
La régie annexe de la CTOS rouvre son accueil de proximité Route d...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin, représentée par son président Louis Mussington et sa 3e vice-présidente Dominique Démocrite Louisy, a accueilli une délégation de France Travail, lundi 30 mars 2026, conduite par le directeur général France Travail, m...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin constate, avec regret, l’annonce de la suspension des « Mardis de Grand-Case », événement majeur pour l’animation, l’attractivité et la dynamique économique du territoire et souhaite rappeler que les subventions associ...
