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September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--URSM faction leader MP Sjamira Roseburg used her closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to focus less on broad political reflection and more on what the faction says it actually delivered for the people, outlining legislation submitted, motions pa...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--SAM faction leader MP Franklin Meyers used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for resilience, renewed focus and continued cooperation as St. Maarten confronts challenges in healthcare, Justice, education, garbage collection, infras...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--United People’s Party faction leader MP Omar Ottley used his closing contribution for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for continued relief for GEBE customers, a proper assessment of St. Maarten’s cost of living, stronger preparation of young people for...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--National Alliance faction leader MP Egbert Doran used the closing of the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger parliamentary oversight, more government execution and a sharper focus on completing measures that directly improve the lives of...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Democratic Party faction leader MP Viren Kotai closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year with a call for Parliament to remain firm in its oversight role, even when its members form part of the governing coalition, while urging government to deliver meaningful cos...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger accountability from government, improved follow-up by Parliament and greater attention to the unresolved issues affecting Justice workers,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) joined TamLeo Books’ Turn the Page, SXM initiative on Friday, September 4, with a special classroom reading that brought one of TamLeo’s stories to life in a meaningful way. Rolando Tobias, General Manager of Retail Banking at WI...

September 07, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A number of road closures will be in place today, Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 for the annual traditional Opening of the new Parliamentary Year. Wilhelminastraat in front of the House of Parliament will be closed from Monday at 3pm to 12pm (noon) T...

September 07, 2026

A ceremony was held at PJIA last Friday where the “Gallery of Changemakers” was unveiled, which honours several community members and their contributions to St. Maarten. AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has unveiled a new Gallery of Changemakers honouring...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), through its Traffic Department, together with several local businesses and other stakeholders, carried out a road cleaning action on Saturday, September 5, 2026, on Sucker Garden Road. The action was aimed...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A conversation that began that was initiated by project founder Soidi Ilis, Soidi Illis last year with students, parents and teachers is entering a new chapter as From Coils To Crowns 2 launches its mini podcast series, creating an ongoing platform f...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the Minister of Finance is scheduled to submit the draft National Ordinance stipulating the Budget for Sint Maarten the service year 2027 to the President of Parliament at 14.00 hrs. In accordance with Article 38 of t...

September 07, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - Firstly, I want to talk about Leadership Matters — but only when it dances with visionary critical thinking. Too often, leadership is treated like a title, a badge, or a seat at the head of the table. But leadership is not a chair —...