PHILIPSBURG:--- The construction of St Maarten’s new Mental Health Facility is now secured after the Government of Sint Maarten and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) signed an $8 million agreement on Wednesday, June 18.
The agreement was signed by NRPB Director Claret Connor and, on behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina. The process was overseen by Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug.
A total of $14 million US...
~Amid heightened global uncertainties~
WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:--- According to the June 2025 Economic Bulletin of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao e...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A tragic workplace accident in Indigo Bay, St Maarten, claimed the life of Derrick Barnes, a Jamaican national, after he succumb...
~A Vision for Dignity, Accountability, and Resilience in the Justice System~
PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has outlined her am...
~Minister of Justice Tackling Outlines Plans to Utilize the Crime Fund for Community and Crime Prevention Projects~
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a recent press b...
~Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling Highlights Key International Visits to Strengthen St. Martin’s Justice System~
PHILIPSBURG:--- In the press brie...
~ Calling All Creatives! ~
PHILIPSBURG: The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) is officially inviting local content creators to submit proposals as part ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, June 21st, Motorworld transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, music, and meaningful dialogue as the Let’s Talk Foun...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a narrow 8–7 vote, the Parliament of Sint Maarten has passed a motion requesting an independent investigation by the General Audit ...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Reliable information reaching SMN News indicates that the board of directors of SZV has dispatched a letter to the Minister of Health...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The appointment process for a crucial position within SZV, the Social and Health Insurances entity, has become a subject of public and...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, nail polish, po...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Sports Institute (NSI) and the St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF), in collaboration with the Cruyff Foundation of the Netherlands, are proud to announce the launch of the Heroes of the Cruyff Courts project on St. Maart...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, nail polish, po...
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE):--- Recently, Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell welcomed Dr. Ann Derwin, the Irish Ambassador to the Netherlands.
Derwin is the 15th Ambassador to the Netherlands, at a time when more than 50 percent of Iri...
Dear Editor,
Well, well, well. Would you look at that? Another year passed and still not one coconut shifted on the Great Bay sand where the so-called Planet Hollywood resort was supposed to rise up like a movie star on premiere night.
Four hundred and...
Dear Editor,
The need for tax reform in Sint Maarten is undeniable. With a fragile economy, limited revenue streams, and increasing reliance on external funding, a fairer and more stable tax system is not a luxury but a necessity. However, the c...
Dear Editor,
The controversial reinstatement of Hensley Plantijn to a top government position in Sint Maarten has amplified public concerns over the erosion of integrity, transparency, and sound governance within the civil service. Plantijn, previousl...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin regrette vivement la décision de son prestataire Verde SXM SAS, exploitant de la décharge publique de Cul de Sac dans le cadre d’un marché de prestations de services, de rompre les termes du marché en cessant l’accueil...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population de l’ouverture de la fourrière animale du lundi 16 juin au mercredi 1er juillet 2025.
La fourrière animale a pour mission de capturer les animaux en divagation sur le domaine public. Les prop...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population que la phase de capture des chiens errants est en cours.
La fourrière animale a pour mission de capturer les animaux en divagation sur le domaine public. Les propriétaires sont donc priés de ...
