PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, once again last week, continued his community outreach initiative by distributing fresh produce to vulnerable groups across Sint Maarten.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry of VSA’s broader “Health in All Policies” approach, established last year, which recognizes that public health extends beyond healthcare alone to include food security, nutrition, social support, and community wellbeing.
Following a similar initiative held in December, th...
CAY HILL:--- St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) marked International Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, under the theme “Our Nurses. Our Futu...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In light of the recent reaction by Kingdom Minister of Foreign Affairs Berendsen in defense of the Kingdom’s abstention during the UN ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed an appeal against the verdicts of the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten in the “Lisbon”...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Presidium of Parliament of Sint Maarten has officially established a Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In recognition of International Nurses Day and the conclusion of Nurses Week activities, Minister of Public Health, Social Development...
POINTE BLANCHE:--- From 4–7 May 2026, a series of six storytelling sessions was held at Point Blanche Prison and the Miss Lalie Centre (MLC), creating...
PHILIPSBURG:---Parliament was consumed Tuesday by an explosive and emotionally charged debate surrounding allegations of political interference, confl...
~Emotional testimony rocks parliament as VSA Minister faces motion of no confidence over explosive allegations against Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelin...
PHILIPSBURG — Member of Parliament Dimar Labega publicly apologized on Tuesday afternoon following a physical altercation and brawl that reportedly oc...
~MP says Parliament must lead by example following Monday’s incident involving MP Dimar Labega~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion on T...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Sunday, May 17 marked World Hypertension Day (WHD) under the theme, “Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer.”
This year’s theme highlights a simple truth: knowing your b...
PHILIPSBURG:--- For many business owners in the Dutch Caribbean, losing a final tax case can feel like reaching a financial breaking point. Once objections, appeals, and court procedures are exhausted, the Tax Office may proceed with enforcement meas...
CHTA and Amadeus unveil the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report at Caribbean Travel Forum in Antigua, charting a region focused on smarter targeting, higher-value travelers, and year-round demand
ANTIGUA (May 13, 2026) – The Caribbean Hotel ...
Dear Editor,
The garbage situation on Sint Maarten has been a serious concern for some time, and in recent weeks it has become harder to ignore. Piles have been building up in Cole Bay and other neighborhoods, contractual disputes between government a...
Honorable Minister, Good evening,
It is with great shock and disappointment that the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has taken note of the unilateral decision to close a section of Pondfill in front of the booths along that stretch,...
Dear Editor,
Two stories circulating recently in the local media deserve to be read together. The first: Sunresorts Ltd. N.V. is asking the Court of First Instance to declare its ownership in Mullet Bay as extending all the way to the coastline. The s...
L’inscription en ligne est momentanément suspendue
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP),...
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 garder...
