PHILIPSBURG: --- A deepening political crisis is shaking Sint Maarten to its core, as explosive allegations paint a picture of a government teetering on the edge of institutional collapse. At the center stands the Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, now facing mounting claims of cronyism, abuse of power, and a direct challenge to the very constitutional safeguards designed to protect the nation.
What began as internal friction has erupted into a full-scale confrontation—one that now pits the Prime Minister against the Governor, civil servants, an...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 26, 2026, the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten delivered a landmark verdict in the high-profile corruption case agains...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 26, 2026, the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten delivered a significant ruling in the case of Johan Alexis Dijkhoffz. T...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 25, 2026, the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten submitted a comprehensive legal advisory addressing the constitutional role of t...
~ Former Minister of VROMI banned from holding public office for 5 years.~
PHILIPSBURG: --- The Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten delivered its j...
~Minister Brug reaffirms commitment to transparency and the continued work of the ministry~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Developme...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Residents across the island are losing sleep and gasping for clean air. From Simpson Bay to Dutch Quarter, a relentless blanket of tox...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has formally submitted a legal advisory on the constitutional role of the Governor of Sint Maarten to...
THE VALLEY ANGUILLA:--- The government of Anguilla is intensifying its efforts to address the issue of unauthorized charter boats from St. Martin/St. ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice continues to advance important reforms in the country’s detention sector through the Detention Sector Reform P...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Success studying in the Netherlands starts with proper preparation. Consequently, the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the ...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is advising the public to remain vigilant following recent epidemiological alerts issued by the...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tax Administration and the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) hereby inform all motorists that controls on the payment of the 2026 Motor Vehicle Tax will commence on Monday, March 30, 2026.
All vehicles incl. motorbik...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) recently hosted a ten-member delegation of school safety professionals from Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, and St. Lucia. During their week-long visit, the delegation paid a courtesy visi...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few days, I have read the reflections circulating online from St. Martiners, especially young St. Martiners, with a mixture of recognition and concern. Their words carry all of our frustration, but also something much more i...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointed to problems...
By Dr. David Leffler
The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone cannot resolve...
Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 11 février 2026
Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides excepti...
La Collectivité de Saint Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux de création d’un parking de 70 places, le long du Boulevard de France à Marigot. Ces travaux ont été confiés à l’entreprise GETELEC TP.
Les travaux d’aménagement de cette z...
