PHILIPSBURG:---  The Committee of Justice of Parliament will meet on April 8, 2026.   

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.  

The Prime Minister & Minister of Justice will be in attendance.  

The agenda points are: 

1. Update on the current crime situation affecting youth and communities

2. Discussion on youth intervention options, including the re-introduction of military training in Curacao

3.Update on Justice Ministry efforts to strengthen prevention and community support (IS/350/2025-2026 dated November 17, 2025)

This meeting was requested by MP E.J. Doran. 

Members of the public are also invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.  

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.  

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.sxmparliament.org, www.pearlfmradio.sx and www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament.  

PHILIPSBURG:---  The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on April 7, 2026.  

The Public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 11.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) will be in attendance.

The agenda points are:

1. Incoming documents 
2. Deliberations with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor regarding the state of affairs of the St. Maarten General Hospital (IS/775/2025-2026 dated March 4, 2026)
3. Deliberations with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor addressing the recent integrity-related allegations within the Ministry, including the request for an investigation by the Integrity Chamber (IS/919/2025-2026 dated April 2, 2026) 

Agenda point 2 was requested by MP O.E.C. Ottley, MP L.C.J. Lewis and MP F.A. Lacroes, and agenda point 3 was requested by MP O.E.C. Ottley, MP C.L. Wever and MP V.C. Jansen-Webster

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg. 

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.sxmparliament.org; www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament and www.pearlfmradio.sx

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Tuesday, April 7, 2026, marks World Health Day (WHD) under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.”

The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) says the theme is about celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. CPS wishes everybody in the Sint Maarten community a happy World Health Day.

This year the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) spotlight scientific achievements, One Health, and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action.

Governments, scientists, health workers, partners, and the public are being called upon to stand with science to protect lives, rebuild trust, and secure a healthier future for all.

Science serves everyone, and everywhere. WHO and its partners work around the clock to generate scientific knowledge on key health priorities from healthy diets to water, sanitation, vaccines and medicines, infections, chronic conditions, and mental health, sharing evidence, strengthening countries’ research capacities and systems for more equitable access to health care.

According to the WHO, global health has improved substantially over the past 100 years – thanks to scientific innovations. The future will be shaped based on how we develop and practice science-led approaches for the health of all – not only humans, but also animals, plants, ecosystems, and the entire planet – through the One Health approach.

Choose evidence. Trust facts. Support science-led health, for people, animals, and the planet.

To commemorate WHD, CPS has organized “The Lifestyle Shift Campaign,” which will take place on Tuesday, April 7, and the public is invited to attend this free event.

It will be a healthy and engaging afternoon of group fitness activities starting at 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Vineyard Office Building, W.G. Buncamper Rd. #33 parking lot at the head of town. A number of vendors will also be on-site with wellness information/lifestyle tips, products, services, healthy snacks and hydration.

Participants can get additional information by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +1 721 542-1570.

Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a free health screening session that covers glucose, blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

Be there to experience the shift you've always wanted. Gain firsthand exercise tips and health information that you can apply to your daily routine.

#KnowYourNumbers #yourhealthmatters #YourHealthIsOurPriority #WHD2026

Simpson Bay:---  Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is proud to announce the return of its aviation photography competition, ToppiX, after a 10-year hiatus. Last held in 2016, the competition is making a highly anticipated comeback in 2026, marking a special moment for aviation enthusiasts and the local community.

The relaunch of ToppiX coincides with Southwest Airlines' inaugural arrival in Sint Maarten on April 7, 2026, offering participants a unique opportunity to capture this historic milestone.
Participants are invited to photograph the first Southwest landing at SXM from any safe and permitted location, capturing the excitement and energy of this significant moment for the island’s aviation sector.

The competition is open to individuals aged 16 and older, with a maximum of three photo submissions per participant. Selected images will be showcased at the airport, highlighting local talent and celebrating Sint Maarten’s iconic aviation landscape. Interested participants must register via the RSVP link shared on PJIAE’s social media channels.

The registration deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and photos must be submitted via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The ToppiX competition not only celebrates aviation photography but also reinforces PJIAE’s connection with the community and its passion for aviation. PJIAE looks forward to welcoming participants and witnessing the creativity and perspectives that will make this inaugural arrival memorable.

For more information, please refer to the official ToppiX flyer or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..