Local News

July 24, 2026

Two boxers from the Orléans Boxing Club will represent Saint-Martin this Saturday, July 25th, at the “Test Your Skills – Boxing Event”, organized by the Pitt Bull Blair club of Sint Maarten.   Seventeen-year-old Markey Archibalde, competing in the middleweight division, w...

July 24, 2026

The young cyclists of the Marigot Sports Association (ASM) shone during the Guadeloupe U17 Cycling Tour , held from July 8th to 12th. Participating in an agreement with the Karénaj Cycling Club (KCU), Alfred Artsen, Junisio Brooks Lake and Lance Hunt Parotte proudly represente...

July 24, 2026

The ceremony also provided an opportunity to honor five individuals and associations involved in the life of the neighborhood.   Francine Carti She received a certificate of recognition for her career in hairdressing and her dedication to women and young people. After tra...

July 24, 2026

The SXM Soccer Academy closed its 2025-2026 season with a festive day focused on sharing, sport and conviviality.   In the morning, players, parents, and coaches gathered on the Soccer Five pitches for friendly matches themed around the World Cup. It was a fun, family-fri...

July 24, 2026

SABA--Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone formally accepted the office of Island Governor of Saba on July 9, pledging to exercise his authority with discipline, humility and respect for the generations that shaped the island. Levenstone, addressing members of the Island Councils and Ex...

July 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police Force of St. Maarten and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent crimina...

July 23, 2026

An SMMC staffer (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report)   CAY HILL--Social and Health Insurances SZV remained St. Maarten Medical Center's (SMMC) largest funding partner in 2025, accounting for 73% of the hospital's patient revenue. According to SMMC's 2025 Annual Report, re...

July 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform has called on the Government and Parliament to amend the 2026 Country Budget so that reducing poverty becomes a measurable budget priority supported by clear targets, verified household data and regular reporting. In an open let...

July 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has appointed former Minister Emil Lee as the Government of St. Maarten’s representative on the Supervisory Council of the St. Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation, clearing...

July 23, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG — Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the tragic loss of lives resulting from the MV Barima disaster. “...

July 23, 2026

SMMC nurse with patient (photo from SMMC 2025 Annual Report) CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) had a busy year in 2025. The institution recorded a twelve per cent increase in hospital days during 2025, while patient admissions remained stable compared with the previo...

July 23, 2026

Sexy Mona performing on stage. ST. EUSTATIUS--On the night of Tuesday, July 21, the Calm Before the Storm event brought some chill vibes to Carnival 2026. The laid-back event served as the kick-off to marathon days of non-stop music at the Carnival Village, which are expected...

July 23, 2026

MP Lyndon Lewis. PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has paid tribute to the men and women serving throughout the Ministry of Justice, thanking them for their dedication. He made the remarks in a press release for Justice Day las...