PHILIPSBURG:--- In a country plagued by rolling blackouts and skyrocketing energy costs, the promise of relief through new generators for NV GEBE has become a cruel joke. Despite securing a €42 million loan from the Dutch government—complete with favorable terms—St. Maarten’s leadership has failed to deliver on its commitments, leaving residents in the dark, both literally and figuratively.
A Loan Secured, But Where Are the Generators?
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina proudly announced the acquisition of a low-interest loan to purchase three much...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As Sint Maarten enters the New Year, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) reflects on the recent period of intensified preventive p...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an incident involving the use of a firearm that occurred in the early morning...
SAINT-MARTIN :--- In response to recent public safety incidents, the Prefecture of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin has issued an immediate temp...
PHILIPSBURG: --- As the sun sets on 2025, the residents of St. Maarten are not celebrating a year of progress. Instead, they are left picking up the p...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Richinel Brug stands as the Minister of VSA who, due to an apparent lack of competence and initiative, has consistently avoided public...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In the early morning hours of Monday, December 30, 2025, just before 3:00 AM, officers of the St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) and pers...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is informing the community about the results of intensive enforcement operations carried out b...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to take the opportunity inform the public about a second arrest, in the armed scoot...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As 2025 draws to a close, the people of St. Maarten are left to reflect on a year marked by a string of controversies and questionable...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As the countdown to the New Year begins, the people of St. Maarten are left looking back not with hope, but with profound disappointme...
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:--- As of 2026, Erik Spek has officially joined HaVen as co-owner. Since October 2025, he has already been part of HaVen as Managing Director. With the formalization of his ownership, the co-directorship with Erik van Engelen is now offic...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has received specialized vehicles from the Netherlands to enhance the operational capacity of its A-Team. These vehicles will support the team in responding more effectively to high-risk and com...
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,...
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...
Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides exceptionnelles et bourses d’études, aux autorisations de tra...
Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides exceptionnelles et bourses d’études, aux autorisations de tra...
L’attention de l’Agence de Santé (ARS) de Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy a été appelée sur les réactions générées par une publication, sur un réseau social, du Directeur du Centre Hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming (CHLCF), cont...
