Local News

September 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Only four construction sites were inspected by authorities during the first six months of 2026, despite construction remaining one of St. Maarten’s most visible and active sectors, according to information provided by government. The Ministry of Public Health, Socia...

September 01, 2026

A few days apart, la Sint Maarten Police (KPSM) led two separate operations following reports involving firearms These interventions led to several arrests and the recovery of two weapons. Friday, August 28 Around 10 a.m., the police were alerted to the presence of two scooter...

September 01, 2026

La Sports Festival 2026 will take place Saturday, September 5th, from 9am to 14pm at the Jean Louis Vanterpool Stadium Sports Hall in Marigot. Organized by the Collectivity and its Sports Department, this 7e edition It is free and open to all.     With 38 stands reco...

September 01, 2026

Often synonymous with fun, diverse activities, and sometimes even travel for children, school holidays can also be a real headache for parents. Between sports activities, last-minute back-to-school shopping, and office hours, they have to juggle a schedule that doesn't always...

September 01, 2026

Already banned in preschools, primary schools and middle schools since 2018, The use of mobile phones is now prohibited in high schools. Adopted in July then promulgated on August 24, 2026 the measure concerns also connected objects like watches and headphones. It comes into e...

September 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Senior officials from Anguilla, St. Maarten, and the Dutch Caribbean met aboard the Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Groningen in St. Maarten on Saturday for discussions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation against organized crime, including improved intelligence sha...

September 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling will represent St. Maarten as justice ministers from across the Kingdom of the Netherlands gather in Curaçao from September 1 to 3 for the semiannual Judicial Four-Party Consultation, JVO. The meeting brings together the justice...

September 01, 2026

Finance Minister Marinka Gum PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka J. Gumbs is calling on government, Parliament, institutions and the people of St. Maarten to work more collectively to address the country’s challenges following the adoption of the National Budget 2026. Reflec...

September 01, 2026

From August 19 to 22, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne welcomed the French Beach Tennis Pairs Championships Several players from Saint-Martin took part in this major national event, with several impressive performances to their credit.   Among the U18s, Charlotte Martinez (KKO BC...

September 01, 2026

GREAT BAY/WILLEMSTAD--The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en St. Maarten (CBCS) and the University of Curaçao dr. Moises da Costa Gomez (UoC) are establishing a special university position focused on helping people become financially stronger while also improving the way the fi...

September 01, 2026

GREAT BAY-- The criminal investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly NAf 2 million from the Charlotte Brookson Academy of the Performing Arts (CBA) has entered its final investigative stage, with the Prosecutor’s Office confirming that a decision on prosecution will...

August 31, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Following the first meeting of the Kingdom Council of Ministers after the summer recess, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Sint Maarten’s Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague, welcomed the opportunity to engage with colleagues in The Hague on matters of...

August 31, 2026

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Government of Sint Maarten will dedicate the month of September 2026 to highlighting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting greater public awareness of sustainable development and the role everyone can play in b...