PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis is calling on the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, to urgently address the ongoing crisis at NV GEBE, which has left countless citizens burdened with exorbitant and inconsistent electricity bills. The continued discrepancies in billing have created a state of uncertainty and distress for many households, particularly those in the low-income bracket who are now facing disconnection due to their inability to pay.
“This is not just a matter of numbers on paper, it is a matter of ba...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten took center stage over the Memorial Day weekend as it hosted the internationally acclaimed Soul Beach Music Festiva...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice shares the latest updates on the recovery and stabilization efforts underway at Point Blanche Prison following...
PHILIPSBURG: --- During the Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina provided significant updates on energy ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation, and Communication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, provided long-awaited ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina provided a detailed ...
CURAÇAO/PHILIPSBURG:--- – Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina emphasized the urgent need for Caribbean nations to collaborate on climate change and...
PHILIPSBURG – Political upheaval in the Netherlands has sparked discussions across its constituent countries, including Sint Maarten, as the Dutch coa...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Chair of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams, has issued a detailed document to Members of Parliament (MPs) outlining the...
THE HAGUE:--- The political landscape in the Netherlands has been shaken to its core as Prime Minister Dick Schoof officially announced his resignatio...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion has submitted a bold initiative law that aims to reduce the burden on small businesses, promo...
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 Ministry of VSA is pleased to announce the upcoming “Minister in Your Neighborhood,” the SZV edition. This VSA and SZV collaboration aims to foster direct engagement with community members. It provides an opportunity for residents ...
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 (DCOMM):--- Thursday, June 5 is World Environment Day (WED). WED is the biggest international day for the environment.
World Environment Day 2025 is focused on beating plastic pollution. Plastics are an important part of the modern w...
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...
Dear Editor,
Over the past decade, the Caribbean has been increasingly affected by the recurring influx of sargassum along our shores. Sint Maarten is no exception. Already, satellite imagery and forecasting models are predicting that 2025 will be amo...
Chers concitoyens,
« La saison cyclonique débute le 1 er juin pour s’achever le 30 novembre. Comme chaque année, vous devez vous préparer et contribuer à l’effort individuel et collectif nécessaire en cette période sensible.
Les pouvoirs pub...
Aux hôteliers, syndics de copropriétés
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin fait appel à votre professionnalisme et vous demande de bien vouloir engager les travaux d’élagage et de coupe des végétaux en prévision d’un phénomène cyclonique. Il incombe aux p...
Une avancée majeure pour l’accès au logement et la réhabilitation du parc existant !
Pour répondre aux défis majeurs en matière de logement, une convention a été signée le 13 février 2025 entre l’État, la Collectivité de Saint-Martin et Act...