~ Calling All Creatives! ~
PHILIPSBURG: The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) is officially inviting local content creators to submit proposals as part of its dynamic new marketing push, aimed at authentically showcasing the destination through the eyes and voices of its own people.
From videographers to photographers, graphic designers to social-media influencers, and copywriters to traditional media professionals, this is your opportunity to bring your creative power to the forefront of St. Maarten’s tourism identity!
Under the Bur...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The appointment process for a crucial position within SZV, the Social and Health Insurances entity, has become a subject of public and...
PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten customs officers have launched a "go slow" protest, entering its second day and causing disruptions at key entry points, i...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant move during the 2025 budget debate on Monday evening, Parliament approved a motion presented by Member of Parliament ...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Reliable information reaching SMN News indicates that the board of directors of SZV has dispatched a letter to the Minister of Health...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the 2025 budget debate on Monday evening, the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication (TEATT), ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion, former Minister of Finance, delivered a compelling presentation during the 2025 budget debate...
~Motion for Transparency and Policy Reform in Subsidy Allocations~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion presented a draft motio...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant move to address women’s reproductive health issues, Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York tabled a motion in Parliame...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the 2025 Parliamentary budget debate, MP Egbert J. Doran made significant contributions by addressing critical socio-economic i...
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the 2025 Budget Debate on Monday, June 23, Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes took a bold step forward by presenting f...
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 Sint Maarten Tax Administration hereby informs the general public that as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, cash payments in Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG) will no longer be accepted at the Receivers Office.
Beginning July 2, ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 24, 2025, the Parliament of Sint Maarten approved the draft national ordinance to enact the budget for the year 2025.
The Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs , expressed appreciation for the approval and emphasized that s...
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...
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...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin regrette vivement la décision de son prestataire Verde SXM SAS, exploitant de la décharge publique de Cul de Sac dans le cadre d’un marché de prestations de services, de rompre les termes du marché en cessant l’accueil...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population de l’ouverture de la fourrière animale du lundi 16 juin au mercredi 1er juillet 2025.
La fourrière animale a pour mission de capturer les animaux en divagation sur le domaine public. Les prop...
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 ...
