MARIGOT:--- The safety of our citizens is an absolute priority for the gendarmerie. The recent arrest of an individual in possession of a firearm once again highlights our unwavering commitment to combating the illegal possession of weapons and dangerous behavior.
On Friday, January 2, in the Quartier d’Orléans, our gendarmes demonstrated quick action and professionalism in response to a refusal to comply. The driver of a scooter, attempting to evade a control, was swiftly apprehended and arrested. During this intervention, a Glock handgun was s...
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Electoral Council hereby reminds all registered politica...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, has issued an official statement addressing the suspens...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT), in collaboration with Qredits Microfinance Sint ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Wescot-Williams has formally called on the Kingdom government to ensure that Sint Maarten is explicitly taken int...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A significant escalation in internal political tensions occurred today following reports that access to government facilities was...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis voiced strong reservations regarding government spending during the first parliamentary meeting of 2...
PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrested two male suspects on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, following a coordinated operation a...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling on the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Traffic (TEATT)...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS), has officially establis...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina, Prime Minister of St. Maarten, has expressed his sincere appreciation to airport personnel and key st...
SINT MAARTEN:--- Fourteen social organizations from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten have commenced the second year of the ‘ Strengthening Families Together’ program with renewed focus and shared commitment. During a two-day regional con...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on January 9, 2026.
The Public meeting was adjourned on January 8, 2026, and will be reconvened today at 13.30 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Ph...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The 21st Annual National Day of Prayer will take place on January 11th at the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg, with the theme “Holding fast to the Lord with hands that serve and hearts that pray”. The National ...
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...
La sécurité de nos concitoyens est une priorité absolue pour la gendarmerie. L’interpellation récente d’un individu porteur d’une arme de poing illustre une fois de plus notre engagement sans faille dans la lutte contre la détention illégale d’armes ...
L'enlèvement sans précédent dans les annales du monde, de la manière dont cela s'est produit, du président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro constitue non seulement une intervention militaire dans un pays souverain et indépendant en violation des principes ...
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...
