PHILIPSBURG:--- In a direct address to the people of Sint Maarten, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, supported by Chief of Police Carl John and Chief Prosecutor Mannon Ridderbeks, outlined the comprehensive measures being taken to combat the recent surge in robberies and enhance public safety.
The Minister acknowledged the community's concerns and frustrations, reassuring the public that law enforcement has been proactively working to address the situation. "I hear your concerns, I feel your frustration, and I know the urgency," stated Mini...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten has taken another significant step in strengthening our civil service and unlocking funding oppor...
PHILIPSBURG:--- After twenty-five years of living and operating a business in Sint Maarten, I experienced something this past Friday night in Maho tha...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has expressed deep concern regarding the Government's current approach to the GEBE relief measu...
Cupecoy:--- The Bridge to Bold Sint Maarten Foundation successfully hosted Master Class 2025 on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the American ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- “Last night’s smash-and-grab in Maho was not only an attack on a business, it was an attack on the rule of law and on the sense of saf...
~ MP Lewis calls for the heads of the Minister of Justice and the Chief Commissioner of Police~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman ...
~Calls for Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling’s Resignation Grow Louder Amid Crime Surge and Government Inaction"~
PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten’s crime ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has formally submitted a request to the Government of the Netherlands seeking support to a...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten is grappling with a crisis, and it’s not a storm or a hurricane—it's a relentless wave of violent crime made worse by fai...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As residents and visitors navigate the crater-filled main roads of St. Maarten, a growing chorus of public frustration is aimed square...
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:--- The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) is gearing up for an exciting March 2026 with the return of Science Week, taking place March 9–13 under the theme “Innovate for Wellbeing.” The month will also feature St. Maarten’s part...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA) extends heartfelt congratulations to the filmmaker and the Breaking the Chokehold Initiative team for the successful completion of their series of community screenings...
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...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voic...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin prend acte du communiqué de presse diffusé par les élus de l’opposition, jeudi 04 décembre 2025, concernant la société Air Antilles et tient à rétablir la réalité des faits. Les affirmations publiées reposent sur des i...
20ème Edition du concours de tarte, pudding et punch traditionnels
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance la 20ème édition du concours de tartes à la coco, de puddings de patate douce et de punchs traditionnels à base de « Guavaberry ». Cette année la ...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin invite les occupants des parcelles du Lotissement communal Spring de Quartier d’Orléans, à deux réunions publiques le lundi 1er décembre et le mercredi 3 décembre 2025, salle polyvalente du Collège Roche Gravée de Moho...