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September 08, 2026

Rasing the flag KRALENDIJK--Sunday, as every year on September 6, Bonaire marked its Day of the National Anthem and Flag, also known as “Dia di Boneiru” (Bonaire Day). This year, the island also celebrated the 40th anniversary of its own coat of arms, with “Protekshon” (Protec...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The official groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the Sint Maarten Library has taken place on September 8, International Literacy Day. The ceremony marked the start of the second major construction project under the Fostering Resilient L...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As September marks Literacy Month, the Philipsburg Cultural and Community Center is proud to announce Stories of St. Maarten: A Year of Reading & Discovery , a sustained reading-promotion programme that will run from September 2026 through May 20...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Sint Maarten marine biologist and natural resource manager Tadzio Bervoets recently delivered three days of practical training in Barbados to support sustainable fisheries and marine spatial planning. Held from September 1 to 3 at the invitation of t...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG) — Today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly delivered his official address to the nation on the occasion of the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2026/2027. In keeping with solemn tradition, this annual ce...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten is pleased to announce the installation of a new awareness sign in the arrival area of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) as part of the Keep the Reef Off the Runway campaign, funded by the CITE...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice is advancing plans to temporarily expand Sint Maarten’s detention capacity through upgrades to the Foreign Detention Center (FDC), creating accommodation for up to 16 low-risk detainees while the new Point Blanche Prison is un...

September 08, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following the approval of the Draft 2027 National Budget by the Council of Ministers on September 7, Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs delivered the Draft Budget to the Governor’s Cabinet. The same-day delivery was undertaken to provide sufficient...

September 08, 2026

  The Ministry of Justice is advancing plans to temporarily expand Sint Maarten’s detention capacity through upgrades to the Foreign Detention Center (FDC), creating accommodation for up to 16 low-risk detainees while the new Point Blanche Prison is under construction.&nb...

September 08, 2026

Following the approval of the Draft 2027 National Budget by theCouncil of Ministers on September 7, Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs delivered the Draft Budget to the Governor’sCabinet.  The sa...

September 08, 2026

The Sports Hall hosted the 7th edition of the Sports Festival Saturday, September 5th. With 31 stands present and a wide variety of disciplines, the event mainly attracted families who came to discover the activities offered in the area.   Basketball, football, rugby, cri...

September 08, 2026

The Sint Maarten Police (KPSM) is warning the public about the circulation of fake messages concerning an alleged unpaid traffic fine. These messages, presented as coming from the traffic police, contain a link to a fraudulent website that mimics the official Public Prosecutor...

September 08, 2026

Registration is open for the first edition of the Sporty Challenge Saint-Martin , organized Sunday, September 27th on Galion beach by Center of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES), with the support of the COM and private partners. Four courses are offered according t...