PHILIPSBURG:----The suspect arrested in connection with the tragic shooting of Oualichi Movement for Change (OMC) leader Olivier Arrindell and his wife, Sabine, has recently petitioned for release before his trial. However, his request was denied, and he remains in custody in one of the French territories. This decision underscores the serious nature of the charges and the complexity of the case, which has gripped the attention of both local and international communities.
The shooting, which occurred on July 17, 2024, in the Cupe Coy area, left ...
The Hague:--- In a spirit of mutual respect and strategic dialogue, the Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, paid a courtesy v...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has called on the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunications (TEA...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of the cooperation agreement between law enforcement agencies and consular representatives on Sint Maarten, a specialized trai...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) recently welcomed Dr. Everette B. Penn, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Teen and Police ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten joins the community in mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Troy Washington, the Tempora...
Willemstad, Curaçao:--- Earlier this month, marine conservation leaders from across the Caribbean gathered in Curaçao for an intensive workshop focuse...
PHILIPSBURG: --- On Tuesday afternoon, St. Maarten was thrown into deep mourning after the cabinet of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- With urgent upgrades underway to bring the Philipsburg police holding cells in line with international standards, a high-level delegat...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of the United Peoples Party (UPP), MP Omar Ottley and MP Francisco Lacroes, are voicing their deep concern regarding the curre...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 25, 2025, Honorable Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis reached out to both the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Finance...
~Empowering Communities, Saving Lives: A Vital Video Series on Suicide Prevention~
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a powerful effort to shed light on a crucial issue, the counseling degree program at Grace Hill Bible University, St. Maarten Campus, teamed up...
Young people aged 12 to 29 in the Dutch Caribbean can apply for funding from the Oranje Fonds starting in April 2025 for their social projects. With the Impulse Fund Verschilmakers: Jong!, the Oranje Fonds aims to encourage young people to contribute...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Victim Support Services (VSS) St. Maarten is proud to announce a groundbreaking sexual harassment training initiative that was provided to key advisory bodies by the government. This initiative, led by the Bureau Ombudsman, was ...
Dear Editor,
Does the public know what the Court of Guardianship (COG) does? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just about collecting child support. The COG is the central reporting center for child abuse. Its youth protection division is responsibl...
Dear Editor,
As a concerned citizen and supporter of the Democratic Party DP, I am deeply troubled by Nicole Marlin's recent appointment as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Finance to the Resolution Fund Committee of the Central Bank. This move raise...
Dear Editor,
The blatant disregard for Sint Maarten’s laws and governance processes by the current Council of Ministers has once again been exposed, this time with their handling of public funds related to Soul Beach, Carnival, unauthorized payments t...
Du 2 au 6 avril 2025, la 8e édition du Nouveaux Regards Film Festival (NRFF) va une fois de plus captivé les passionnés de cinéma avec une programmation
audacieuse, immersive et engagée. Au coeur de la Caraïbe, le festival met en lumière des...
La direction de l'Economie Bleue de la Collectivité et le CARIF-OTEF de Saint-Martin, en collaboration avec l’Institut Territorial de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques, lancent à compter du mardi 1er avril, la première enquête sur le secteur d...
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin souhaite rappeler aux commerçants, artisans et restaurateurs, que des infrastructures sont en place pour la collecte des ordures ménagères résiduelles des commerçants, artisans et restaura...
