Government of Sint Maarten

July 08, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Melissa D. Gumbs was pleased to share that Culinary Instructor Chef Renata de Weever and Junior Chef Jaenanena Joseph of the National Institute for Professional Advancement secured 3rd place in the Nevis Mango Fe...

July 08, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), through its Youth Health Care Baby Wellness Clinic is having a vaccine outreach for members of the community for...

July 07, 2026

​As the school year comes to an end and students begin their summer vacation, the KPSM extends its heartfelt congratulations to all graduates, as well as to their parents, guardians, teachers, and everyone who has supported them throughout their educational journey. We wish al...

July 07, 2026

​Philipsburg – The Tax Administration is pleased to welcome five students participating in the Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP), organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS), for the month of July. As part of their placement, the studen...

July 07, 2026

​Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has applauded the Civil Registry Department for its continued commitment to improving public access to essential government services, following the successful delivery of more than 3,600 additional services through expanded walk-...

July 07, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell was at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to bid goodbye to Sint Maarten student Roberto Patrick who departed for Pristina, Kosovo, on Saturday, 4 July, to participate in the 2026 Prishtina Internationa...

July 06, 2026

​Pond Island, Sint Maarten - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten conducted an extensive walkthrough of the Philipsburg Boardwalk, using one of the area’s busier cruise days to assess enforcement concerns, beach ve...

July 06, 2026

​Pond Island, Sint Maarten – The Disney Destiny's inaugural call to St. Maarten on July 1 ushered in a significant expansion of Disney Cruise Line's presence on the island, marking the first of three scheduled Disney visits in 2026, with approximately 14 calls expected in 2027...

July 02, 2026

​The Department of Statistics (STAT) today announced the launch of its 2026 Labour Force Survey (LFS), the first full Labour Force Survey in Sint Maarten since 2018. Data collection runs from July to September 2026. The LFS is a household sample survey and the main source of t...

July 02, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell recently attended the opening ceremony of Netherlands Veterans Day in the Hague, joining veterans, government representatives and invited guests in paying tribute to the men and women who have serve...

July 02, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – National Disaster Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the country's business community, particularly those operating within the tourism and hospitality sector, to review and strengthen their hurricane contingency and bus...

July 02, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG - Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs as part of his efforts to modernize the Ministry met with Aruban Minister of Infrastructure and Telecommunication René Herdé. The Minister was joined by VROMI Sec...

June 30, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As Caribbean Nutrition Month June 2026 comes to an end, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is encouraging residents to continue embracing healthy eat...