PHILIPSBURG:--- In St. Maarten, justice is not just delayed—it is often denied—due to a glaring procedural flaw: the requirement for an official complaint to initiate criminal investigations. Even when oversight bodies like the SOAB (Stichting Overheidsaccountantsbureau) and the Integrity Chamber uncover blatant illegalities, such as corruption in the issuance of bus and taxi licenses, the Prosecutor's office cannot act without a formal complaint from a competent authority. This bureaucratic hurdle not only obstructs justice but also enables a ...
PHILIPSBURG: The recent internal audit report on compliance with taxi license legislation has cast a glaring spotlight on the Ministry of Tourism, Eco...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, Minister Tackling officially swore in Customs Officers Richardson, Wilson, and Cornet, marking an important milestone in their ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Over the past six months, SZV Social & Health Insurances has strengthened its connection with the community by deliveri...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred this morning, Tuesday, July 22 nd 2025 , at approximat...
PHILIPSBURG – The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunication (TEATT) in Sint Maarten has become a byword for corruption, i...
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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, July 20th, 2025, the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a targeted scooter and motorcycle cont...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at Victory Supermarket on the evening...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) successfully concluded its annual Justice Week activities with a series of target...
CAY HILL:--- The Integrity Chamber concluded its investigation into the issuance of bus and taxi licenses by the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs...
PHILIPSBURG:--- When the backbone of a nation's infrastructure falls silent, people notice. NV GEBE, Sint Maarten's lifeline for electricity and water...
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...
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 Police Force of Sint Maarten would like to inform the public that a technical reconstruction will take place tomorrow, July 23 rd, 2025 , in connection with the Firecracker 25 case at the Empire Gentlemen's Club .
Hulda B. Richardson Ro...
PHILIPSBURG:--- RBC Royal Bank N.V. announced today its renewed investment in community, through its continued sponsorship of the St. Maarten Little League for this year’s season. This commitment underscores RBC’s ongoing dedication to initiatives th...
Dear Editor,
Recent parliamentary debates have raised important questions about the practice of Members of Parliament voting in favor of a motion while opposing the national budget. This is neither contradictory nor unprecedented. In Sint Maarten’s pa...
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...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin en collaboration avec l’Etat et sa Direction de l’Action Culturelle (DAC) ainsi que le Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) vous invitent au cinéma en plein air durant le mois d'Août !
L’opération « Août...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin organise son opération « Stylo D’août » en faveur des enfants des classes de CP au CM2, afin de les aider aux révisions pour être fins prêts à la rentrée en septembre.
Stylo D’août a pour but d'accompagn...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin a conventionné avec le Conseil d’Architecture d’Urbanisme et de l’Environnement (CAUE) de Guadeloupe, afin d’apporter une assistance technique à la population saint-martinoise, en matière d’urbanisme. Vous recherchez d...
