The St.Maarten Small Properties Association applaud Ministry of TEATT for the inclusion of the small properties sector in the National Tourism Development Discussions.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Small Properties Association (SMSPA) has applauded the decision by the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication to include small properties in its ongoing Strategic Economic Workshops and stakeholder consultations addressing national development priorities. The inclusion of the small properties sector took place today during Day 2, themed “The Future of Tourism, Yachting, Safety & Security,” and featured a panel discussion on “Opportunities and Risks for Tourism Development in S...

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St. Maarten Kicks Off International Year of Volunteers.

~Youth Engagement Isn’t Charity, It’s Nation-Building~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers, and Sint Maarten is kicking it off with action, purpose, and youth leadership through the Impact Quest Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at SXM Padel Club (PDP Court).
Organized by Volunteer.sx in partnership with the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), Foresee Foundation (4C), and the SXM Padel Club, the Impact Quest invites the entire community to join in a ...

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Police and Court of Justice Collaborate on Retrieval of Confiscated Vehicles.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with the Court of Justice, is currently implementing a joint project to address a large number of vehicles confiscated by the police over the past several years.
These vehicles were seized in connection with criminal investigations, including cases in which they were reported stolen or used in the commission of crimes. Following the completion of the necessary investigative and legal procedures, the rightful owners of these vehicles were formally requested to retrieve thei...

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Doran Says Government Welcomes Private Investment for Docks but Blocks Schools.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is calling for greater policy alignment within the Council of Ministers, stating that public-private partnerships are a valuable and necessary tool for national development but must be applied consistently, including for the benefit of the country’s public schools.

Doran pointed to two recent government positions that, when viewed together, raise legitimate questions about coherence in infrastructure policy. On one hand, the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrast...

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