Government of Sint Maarten

June 01, 2026

​Pond Island, Sint Maarten – Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has underscored the importance of continued investment in entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of Government’s broader economic development strategy during the Press Conference of the St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center’s (SEDC) Advanced Education Program. […]

June 01, 2026

​Sint Maarten, May 29, 2026 – The Dutch Caribbean Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DC ALFA) successfully concluded its 2026 Conference, held from May 25–29 in Sint Maarten. The event marked the first time the annual conference was hosted on the island of Sint Maarten and underscored the growing importance of regional cooperation in strengthening […]

June 01, 2026

​​My fellow people of Sint Maarten, As we approach the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, I address you today not only as your Prime Minister, but as a fellow resident of this beautiful country who understands firsthand what this season can mean for our families, our homes, our livelihoods, and our peace of mind. For us […]

May 28, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Recently, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary, attended the unveiling ceremony of the sculpture Human Tribe Totem by renowned Uruguayan artist Roberto Vivo on the grounds of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The sculpture, donated by Uruguay to the International Criminal Court, was officially unveiled during a […]

May 28, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is joining the global observance of World No Tobacco Day 2026 on Sunday, May 31, by highlighting the dangers associated with tobacco and nicotine addiction and encouraging the community to make […]

May 28, 2026

​Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, has taken note of the increasing number of reports and discussions circulating on social media regarding alleged cases of labor abuse and unfair treatment of workers on Sint Maarten. The Minister stated that while social media has become an important platform for individuals to […]

May 27, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is calling on the community to become more aware of the health risks associated with excessive salt consumption and the importance of reducing sodium intake as part of maintaining a healthier […]

May 27, 2026

​We are a few days away from the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially begins on June 1 and continues through November 30. Residents, businesses, and visitors are urged to begin preparations early and remain informed throughout the season. 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Over the past weeks leading meteorological institutions, including […]

May 27, 2026

​The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is informing the public, and in particular owners of scooters currently being stored at the rear section of the Philipsburg Police Station, that management has taken a decision to begin clearing the area in preparation for the upcoming 2026 hurricane season. A significant number of scooters have remained […]

May 27, 2026

​The Ministry of VSA has started a new study together with the Dutch organization Nibud to better understand how much it really costs for families and individuals to live in Sint Maarten. The goal is to get a clearer picture of how difficult it is for many families to make ends meet and what people […]

May 27, 2026

​Original Land Issuance and Permit Decisions Predate Current Administration PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has moved to clarify his role in the Simpson Bay grape tree incident, clarifying that the foundational land and permit decisions connected to the matter were made before his tenure in office. […]

May 26, 2026

​VILNIUS – (May 26, 2026) A delegation from the ICT Department of Sint Maarten is visiting Vilnius, Lithuania, from 25–29 May 2026 for a focused study visit on digital government transformation, organized by the NRD consultancy team. The visit forms part of Sint Maarten’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national digital government capabilities, improve the quality […]

May 26, 2026

​Sint Maarten Consumer Prices Stay Stable in Q1 2026 PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports stable consumer prices in Sint Maarten for Q1 2026. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), key measure of everyday costs, reached 115.78, a modest 0.43% increase from Q4 2025 (115.28) and 0.66% year-on-year from Q1 2025 (115.02). […]