Local News

September 16, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of Mexico in the Netherlands to commemorate the 216th anniversary of Mexican Independence. The reception was he...

September 16, 2026

The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is joining the global observance of World Patient Safety Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026.   This year’s theme is “Safe Care for Noncommun...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that Government is formally reestablishing the Public Transportation Committee after years of inactivity, as TEATT enters the final phase of a nine-mont...

September 16, 2026

SIMPSON BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) is moving forward with procurement of a dedicated ice-making machine for the Simpson Bay Fish Market to improve the handling and preservation of locally caught fish.  TEATT Mi...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--“Premium service cannot mean unregulated service.” Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that her Ministry and the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA, are examining short-t...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced Wednesday that utility assistance through NV GEBE will increase to XCG 1.5 million in 2027, including an additional XCG 400,000 intended, funded by GEBE, to extend support to senior citizens and a broader group of vulnerabl...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday placed renewable energy at the center of St. Maarten’s long-term electricity strategy, announcing that NV GEBE is advancing major solar-generation and battery-storage projects aimed at reducing the country’s dependence o...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that the Native Nations agreements have now been formally submitted to Parliament through the appropriate confidential procedure, following completion o...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Division of Educational Innovation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has completed a three-day STEM to STEAM Teacher Training Workshop aimed at strengthening innovative, interdisciplinary and student-centered teaching practices within St. Ma...

September 16, 2026

ST. JOHN’S--Antigua and Barbuda’s evolving cannabis sector is increasingly moving beyond the initial debate over legalization and cultivation, with recent developments placing new attention on cannabis tourism, public education and the country’s ability to turn its existing re...

September 16, 2026

A scene during the event. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) is working toward publishing a literary magazine following an evening of poetry, spoken word, storytelling and creative expression at Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10. The announcement was made...

September 16, 2026

Marichi WILLEMSTAD--A group of residents gathered Saturday morning at Playa Marichi in Punda for a demonstration under the slogan “Nos ta tuma nos playanan bèk” (“We are taking back our beaches), bringing renewed attention to the long-standing debate over public access to Cura...

September 16, 2026

The historical building, with significant damage shown in September 2026. ST. EUSTATIUS--The public on the island is advised that the historic structure located on the Bayfront, opposite Barrel House, is currently unstable and may pose a safety risk. Pedestrians and motorists...