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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Tax Administration on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked an important milestone with the official swearing-in of Mr. Ashwin Straker as Tax Marshal within the Receivers Department during a formal ceremony held at the Courthouse.
The oath of office was administered in the presence of judicial officials and colleagues, symbolizing Mr. Straker’s formal assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the role. As Tax Marshal, Mr. Straker will play a critical role in enforcing tax collection, including serving summons, ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, is pleased to announce “Senior...
Registration for Appeltjes van Oranje 2026 is now open
Starting today, the Oranje Fonds will be looking for special projects that are elig...
SANDY GROUND:--- A routine patrol by local gendarmerie forces led to a significant arrest earlier this week, resulting in a three-y...
SAINT-MARTIN:--- In a significant operational update released this week, the Gendarmerie nationale has announced a major milestone ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a heartfelt and forward-looking New Year’s address delivered during the 2026 Governor’s New Year’s Reception, His Excel...
PHILIPSBURG: --- A legislative proposal introduced by MP Ardwell Irion aims to drastically reshape the landscape of basic banking s...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the parliamentary session on Friday, Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis voiced strong concerns regarding the c...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a landmark move for banking reform and consumer protection, Parliament today unanimously adopted a motion by MP Franci...
MARIGOT:--- The safety of our citizens is an absolute priority for the gendarmerie. The recent arrest of an individual in possession of a...
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO:--- The Public Prosecutor's Office has officially dissolved the "Kaso Melkar" case, which will no longer procee...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
It is almost exclusive...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
They leave the Caribbean for a reason. Not because of a lack of love for home, but to pursue growth. They want to learn more, see more, become more. They earn degrees, skills, networks, and experience that the world ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on January 12, 2026.
The Public meeting was adjourned on January 9, 2026, and will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelm...
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 tw...
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 t...
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 wi...
SANDY GROUND — Une patrouille de routine de la gendarmerie locale a mené à une arrestation importante en début de semaine, se soldant par une peine de trois ans d'emprisonnement pour un récidiviste bien connu.
Le mercredi 7 janvier, les g...
SAINT-MARTIN:--- Dans un bilan opérationnel majeur publié cette semaine, la Gendarmerie nationale a annoncé avoir franchi une étape importante dans son initiative renforcée visant à appréhender les fugitifs sur les territoires de S...
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 illé...
