Coalition Fails to Form Quorum for Critical Budget Meeting Again.

PHILIPSBURG:---  For the second time this week, the governing coalition has been unable to secure a quorum for a Parliament meeting concerning the crucial 2025 national budget.

On Thursday morning, only six Members of Parliament were present in the House, falling short of the required number to proceed. Four other MPs were reportedly attending a Parlatino conference abroad, raising questions about the coalition’s priorities during a time of financial uncertainty.

The repeated failure to ensure quorum, especially on such vital matters, has dr...

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Unions applauded for hosting groundbreaking labor symposium.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ombudsman, Gwendolien Mossel, extends congratulations to the Windward Islands Civil Servants Union – Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) and the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) for successfully organizing the Labor Symposium under the timely and impactful theme: “Empowering Workers and Employers – Know Your Rights, Build Your Future.”

The Ombudsman, who is currently on  work-related travel, commends the unions for taking the initiative to bring together key stakeholders in labor relations and foster constructive...

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Council for Law Enforcement warns of structural vulnerability in Caribbean rule of law: emergency police assistance no longer guaranteed 24/7.

Kralendijk / Oranjestad / The Bottom:---  Today, the Council for Law Enforcement publishes the State of Law Enforcement Caribbean Netherlands 2024 . In the report, the Council expresses its appreciation for the efforts of judicial chain partners and the progress that has been made at various organisations individually and in their cooperation. In doing so, the Council pays specific attention to the positive developments at the Dutch Probation Service. The Council is also enthusiastic about what the Board of Chiefs of Police has achieved in th...

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NAPB- Sint Maarten Raises Alarms Over Officer Safety After Prison Riot Response Without Valid Insurance Coverage.

PHILIPSBURG:--- NAPB-Sint Maarten is expressing grave concern following the recent deployment of police officers to a violent prison riot at the Point Blanche Prison without confirmation of valid insurance coverage.

On Wednesday, 14th, 2025, dozens of KPSM officers, on and off duty, were urgently dispatched to respond to a large-scale disturbance inside Point Blanche Prison. While the officers acted with professionalism and courage, placing themselves in direct danger to protect lives and restore order, it has since come to light that they ...

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