End of Amnesty Phase – Start of Enforcement Phase “We Coming for It”

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) hereby informs the general public that the first phase of the Inter-Insular Gun Amnesty Project  officially   concluded  on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.

KPSM expresses its appreciation to all individuals who made use of this opportunity to voluntarily turn in illegal firearms. This cooperation directly enhances the safety and security of our community.

As of now, KPSM will transition into the repressive phase of the project , operating under the theme:
“We Coming for It.”

During this pha...

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Caribbean coral emergency response plan moves forward to address growing reef threats.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A regional initiative led by the Coral Restoration Consortium is underway to develop a Caribbean Coral Emergency Response Plan, aimed at improving how the region prepares for and responds to coral reef emergencies.
The work for the Caribbean is being led by Tadzio Bervoets of Sint Maarten, who is serving as the regional researcher supporting the development of the plan. The project brings together partners including CORDAP and the KAUST Coral Reef Initiative.
Coral reefs across the Caribbean are under serious pressure. Rising ocea...

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St. Maarten Selected as Recipient of Owen Arthur Scholarship.

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten has been selected as a recipient of the Owen Arthur Scholarship, an initiative of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation, marking the country’s first inclusion in the programme.

The award was accepted by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, on behalf of the Government of St. Maarten.

The Owen Arthur Scholarship, established in 2024, supports educational institutions and non-profit organizations, with a focus on youth development...

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Minister Brug congratulates SG Arnell on 40 years of dedicated public service.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Richinel Brug, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Secretary General (SG) Joy Arnell in recognition of her remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to Sint Maarten.
Over the course of four decades, SG Arnell has demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and leadership within the public service. Her institutional knowledge, dedication to good governance, and steadfast support for the Ministry have played an essential role in strengthening t...

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