Local News

July 27, 2026

Tuesday, July 28 is World Hepatitis Day (WHD) with the theme, “Let’s Break It Down.” The theme is a call to remove the barriers that stand between people and the services that can save their lives. Viral hepatitis continues to be a major cause of preventable illness and death...

July 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently published its 2025 Annual Report. The report includes sections from SMMC’s Supervisory Council, Board of Directors, and External Auditor BDO B.V., as well as 2025 highlights, chapters on medical and patient c...

July 27, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Recently students of the Dance and Arts Dimensions Academy Foundation (DADA) paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten where Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell and Cabinet staff welcomed the...

July 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - With the escalating situation in the Middle East contributing to rising fuel prices and uncertainty in global energy markets, NV GEBE is encouraging customers to use electricity and water wisely. “Although these developments are beyond our control, t...

July 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – On Tuesday, July 26 th , fuel pump prices will be adjusted at 6:00 AM for gasoline while diesel remains unchanged.  The current price of unleaded gasoline is Naf.2.940 per liter, will be adjusted to the new price of Naf.3.076 per liter. The cu...

July 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Teams of 20 players each representing the 3 countries of St Maarten, St Martin and Anguilla recently played the “3 Country’s Golf Tournament”. The Sint Maarten Golf Association proudly congratulates Team Sint Maarten on an outstanding runner-up fini...

July 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GUANA BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle accident that occurred in the Guana Bay area late Friday evening. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, KPSM Dispatch received a re...

July 27, 2026

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport is developing the PJIA Aviation Training Academy, an initiative intended to bring essential aviation training to St. Maarten and eventually serve professionals from neighbouring islands. For many years, aspiring air traf...

July 27, 2026

Family members and guests release doves and white biodegradable balloons at the conclusion of the official centennial programme at Port St. Maarten.   POINT BLANCHE--For many the name Claude Wathey recalls an era when the island was smaller, opportunities were fewer and i...

July 27, 2026

King Fyah singing his winning song with flag-waving supporters dancing on stage. (Photo by Dimetri Whitfield)   SABA--King Fyah has won Saba Carnival’s Road March competition after a heated performance on Saturday night that began on a fire truck. A firefighter by trade,...

July 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Former journalist Eddie Williams alleged that senior judicial authorities in the former Netherlands Antilles were instructed and pressured by representatives of the Dutch government to secure the prosecution and conviction of the late Dr. Claude Wathey. William...

July 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, the historic Emilio Wilson Museum came alive as  Victorious Living Publishing  launched  In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe , the debut book by veteran educator  Oswald Francis . Before a full house o...

July 26, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in The Hague in advance of Egypt’s National Day, officially observed on July 23....