Local News

September 23, 2026

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – September 22, 2026 – As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Windward Islands Bank (WIB) hosted a prostate cancer awareness discussion, bringing together male colleagues for an open conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer, and the importance of being proactive about their health.

September 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--A review of St. Maarten’s draft 2027 national budget shows that the seven ministries are collectively budgeting approximately Cg 2.83 million for “Vervoermiddelenkosten,” or vehicle-related operating costs, compared with approximately Cg 2.17 million in the 2026 bud...

September 23, 2026

The  Third Reading Festival: Sint Maarten Edition  is officially underway, with activities taking place this week leading up to the two day festival on September 25 and 26, 2026 . Stichting Biblionef Netherlands, in collaboration with the Ministry of Educat...

September 23, 2026

Members of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association along with pastors who were present at the installation ceremony. POND ISLAND--The new board of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association was installed during a meet-and-greet at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Saturday evening....

September 23, 2026

Last Month inmates at Point Blanche Prison in Sint Maarten participated in the first religious services held at the facility in eight (8) months. The resumption of religious programming, following a suspension, marks an important step in expanding opportunities for spiritual s...

September 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten. A Plan of Action for the reform has been approve...

September 23, 2026

The countdown has begun until September 30th at noon. . There is only one week left to the day to get out the pencils, markers, design software or simply let your imagination run wild and propose a visual identity for the territory.    The competition is open to ever...

September 23, 2026

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), would like to inform the general public that the office at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg will be closed as of 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25.   The closure is related to a team building activity for the staff....

September 23, 2026

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, attended a high-level side event hosted by the Global Coalition on Aging this afternoon in New York during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The event brought together international leaders, health...

September 23, 2026

Surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues, the archaeologist and scientist received the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit presented by Prefect Cyrille Le Vély. An award that recognizes several decades dedicated to the history and heritage of Saint-Marti...

September 23, 2026

On October 9th and 10st, the La Chapelle Theater will open its doors to opera singing with “The Voice of the Heart” , two benefit concerts organized by the Rotary Club Saint-Martin North An opportunity to discover a captivating musical universe , still often overlooked, to off...

September 23, 2026

ST. EUSTATIUS--The planned reburial of the remains of enslaved African ancestors unearthed at the Golden Rock archaeological site on St. Eustatius is likely to be officially postponed, as concerns continue over proposed DNA research, the permanent burial location and the level...

September 22, 2026

INDIGO BAY--The Setai St. Maarten has outlined plans for a major local workforce development program that will include partnerships with St. Maarten schools, annual internships and apprenticeships, internationally recognized hospitality certification, culinary training and a d...