Local News

September 08, 2026

Since September 1st, the blue zone is back in effect in downtown Marigot. Implemented to encourage vehicle turnover and facilitate access to shops, the system now requires the use of a parking disc on several commercial streets. Parking remains free, but limited to 1 hour and...

September 08, 2026

Dans un entretien exclusif accordé à Challenges , the overseas minister Naima Moutchou annonce la première édition du Choose Outre-Mer , the 1er octobre 2026 à la Banque de France, à Paris . Inspiré du “ Choose France ” d’Emmanuel Macron, ce rendez-vous doit promouvoir les opp...

September 08, 2026

ORANJESTAD--Aruba has launched the first phase of a national initiative aimed at changing how the island approaches education, job skills and lifelong learning, with artificial intelligence, digital literacy, teacher development and community-based learning among its early pri...

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran is calling for a more efficient and results-driven Parliament in the 2026–2027 parliamentary year, with greater emphasis on completion, follow-up and improving the way Parliament operates. He made the r...

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament has laid the groundwork for greater digitalisation, artificial intelligence integration and paperless operations, with a newly established Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup now guiding efforts toward a more open and digitally equipped Parliament....

September 08, 2026

Led by the Ministry of Justice with technical support from UNODC and implemented in partnership with Tur Cos Ta Posibel, the first prison book club has been launched, making early steps towards rehabilitation and education. POINT BLANCHE--A book club has become the latest step...

September 08, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Caribbean countries within the Kingdom are not among the five most important transit countries for cocaine destined for the Netherlands, according to research on international drug flows presented during the Judicial Four-Country Consultation, JVO, held in...

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A safety notice posted at the main customer entrance door of utilities company NV GEBE has drawn attention for reasons beyond the message it was intended to deliver. The notice asks customers not to wear hats, hoods or sunglasses when entering the building, citing...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Police Force of St. Maarten, KPSM, through its Traffic Department, carried out a road cleaning operation on Sucker Garden Road on Saturday, September 5, removing a large amount of hardened concrete that had built up on the roadway over several weeks and months....

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Parliament of St. Maarten has ratified a regional outcome statement committing participating Caribbean legislatures to concrete action on artificial intelligence, including AI readiness assessments, ethical governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, legislation,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has released a detailed public report outlining what she says she has done on behalf of the people of St. Maarten during the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year, covering legislation, motions, government oversight, community initiative...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--From Coils 2 Crowns is expanding its work on natural hair, heritage and identity with the launch of a new mini podcast series designed to continue conversations that began last year with students, parents and teachers. Founded by Soidi Illis, the initiative is...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year by outlining a broad agenda for the institution in the year ahead, built around a paperless Parliament, stronger protocols with government, improved staffing and capacity,...