PHILIPSBURG:--- The latest figures from the Department of Statistics (STAT) show continued price stability for consumers in Sint Maarten. Released on January 9, 2026, the Q3 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicates only minor shifts in the cost of goods and services, suggesting a balanced economic environment.
This article breaks down the key findings from the report. We will look at the small overall price increase, examine which household costs went up or down, and compare current numbers with previous periods to give you a clear pictu...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During Tuesday’s meeting of the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations (CKAIR), MP Egbert J. Doran raised a ce...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Security and healthcare are the twin pillars of a thriving society. Without safety, communities cannot flourish; without health, citiz...
PHILIPSBURG:--- For too long, the people of St. Maarten have faced uncertainty when they flip a light switch. The hum of a generator has become a fami...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant move to address ongoing challenges and ensure robust leadership, the Council of Ministers has finalized several key a...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In his first press briefing of 2026, Prime Minister DR. Luc Mercelina extended warm New Year wishes to the people of St. Martin, empha...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During Wednesday's weekly press briefing, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina directly addressed the recent controversy involving th...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Clara Reyes on her retirement a...
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – The political landscape in Curaçao has been shaken as Movementu Futuro Kòrsou (MFK) announced the resignations of two key m...
PHILIPSBURG:-- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a break-in at a jewelry store located on Front Street, which most li...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Tax Administration on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked an important milestone with the official swearing-in of Mr. Ashwin Straker ...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- It’s a new year – 2026 - and many set out their goals, which also include achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
As we step into the second half of the decade, the landscape of personal wellness is shifting from restrictiv...
On behalf of the Board and staff of the Sint Maarten Library
The passing of Marc Marshall invites us to pause — not only in sorrow, but in reflection.
Marc served as General Manager of the Sint Maarten Library for a period of two years. His time with t...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on January 16, 2025.
The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday at 10.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister ...
Dear Editor,
I would like to draw attention to an issue that affects me, and likely many other pensioners as well: the irregular and unpredictable payment of the ‘Uitkering bij wijze van Pensioen’ (Pension-like Allowance).
Over the past two years, I ha...
Dear Editor,
The quality of our day is directly linked to the decision we make, not just on the day of, but the day prior. So goes for the quality of life on our island. It’s a reflection of past and present decisions. This is important to understand,...
Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly within the agen...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance un appel à projets à destination des associations et entreprises, pour l’accueil de loisirs sportifs des jeunes de 7 à 16 ans, dans le cadre du Ticket sport 2026. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 1er mars ...
SANDY GROUND — Une patrouille de routine de la gendarmerie locale a mené à une arrestation importante en début de semaine, se soldant par une peine de trois ans d'emprisonnement pour un récidiviste bien connu.
Le mercredi 7 janvier, les gendarmes ont ...
SAINT-MARTIN:--- Dans un bilan opérationnel majeur publié cette semaine, la Gendarmerie nationale a annoncé avoir franchi une étape importante dans son initiative renforcée visant à appréhender les fugitifs sur les territoires de Saint-Barthéle...
