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August 03, 2026

AMSTERDAM--Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined thousands of participants and spectators in Amsterdam on Saturday for the annual Canal Parade, using the occasion to encourage young LGBTQ+ people to live openly and confidently as themselves. The parade, held on August 1, form...

August 03, 2026

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Acting Minister of Justice, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, extends heartfelt congratulations to Inspector Helen Romeo, who celebrated the remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to the people of Sint Maarten on August 1, 2026.&...

August 03, 2026

GREAT BAY--Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has officially opened entries for the Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2026, a month-long event celebrating the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region. Running from August 1 through August...

August 03, 2026

After a month of practical learning, five students have successfully completed their placement at the Tax Administration through the 2026 Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP). During the program, they gained valuable experience and learned more about the operations o...

August 03, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – On Monday morning August 3 rd , 2026, Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Hon. Melissa D. Gumbs, welcomed 30 Sint Maarten students at Schiphol Airport upon arrival with guidance...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Acting Minister of Justice, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, extends heartfelt congratulations to Inspector Helen Romeo, who celebrated the remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to the people of Sint Maarten on August 1, 2026. Forty ye...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) hosted a productive "Island Roots to Global Routes" Business Mixer, this past Friday, July 31st, as excitement continues to build for the upcoming Business Expansion Mission & Expo taking...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POINT BLANCHE) - KPSM officers arrested two male suspects, identified by their initials J.K.F. and Y.L.H., believed to be involved in a home invasion that occurred on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2026, in the Point Blanche area. The incident occurred shortly befor...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - After a month of practical learning, five students have successfully completed their placement at the Tax Administration through the 2026 Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP). During the program, they gained valuable experience and learned...

August 03, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D.M. Roseburg and Gaelle Arndell owner of Soualichi Driving School have announced that their two road safety movements, Drive Safe SXM and Slow Down Nuh, are joining forces to promote safer roads across the island. I...

August 03, 2026

The Minister of Finance, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, together with her Cabinet, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP) internship of Ms. Ifechukwude Akams. Through the Department of Youth Affairs’ B...

August 03, 2026

The new colour-codes for different emergencies to be launched with new emergency Early Warning System (EWS). PHILIPSBURG--The Office of Disaster Management (ODM), in collaboration with the Department of Communication (DCOMM), will launch a public awareness campaign today, Mond...

August 03, 2026

Photos taken from the report illustrating Police and Gendarmes during various controls. MARIGOT--Violent crime and offences against property increased in St. Martin during the first six months of 2026, although authorities recorded significant progress in tackling organised cr...