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July 13, 2026

Loading emergency supplies onto the ship WILLEMSTAD--The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed its humanitarian relief mission to Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Defence, the vessel HNLMS Groningen, s...

July 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Sun Resorts, has taken note of the judgment rendered by the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten on July 7, 2026, concerning matters related to Mullet Bay. We are carefully reviewing the judgment and its legal and practical implications in consult...

July 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - On Monday, July 13, 2026, Defense’s Rotation 51 company handed over its duties to Rotation 52 during a military ceremony on Curaçao. Captain Luc assumed command from Captain Marnix during the traditional paddle handover ceremony. The unit will train and...

July 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) proudly celebrates the achievements of several students in its English as a Second Language (ESL) Program who recently received certificates after successfully completing their respective English language levels.&...

July 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The United Women Book Club (UWBC) proudly joins the people of St. Martin and the wider Caribbean in celebrating the success of Caribbean Literature Day 2026, a day dedicated to recognizing the rich literary heritage of the Caribbean and the stories t...

July 13, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone on his inauguration as the new Island Governor (Gezaghebber) of Saba, describing his appointment...

July 13, 2026

To mark Bastille Day, the President of the Collectivity, Louis Mussington, invites everyone to gather this Monday on the Marigot waterfront for a day of celebration and conviviality. The program, combining official ceremonies, concerts, and entertainment, is designed to bring...

July 13, 2026

COLE BAY--The FREEGAN Foundation recently honored longtime volunteer Signita Martin on the occasion of her 80th birthday with a surprise luncheon at Tortuga Maho. The gathering brought together 12 members of the FREEGAN team and Martin’s son to recognize her years of volunteer...

July 13, 2026

Professionals in Saint-Martin are entering the final stretch to declare their License fees and their patent contributions Initially set for June 30, the campaign has been extended until July 15, 2026, following a late distribution of declaration forms, in order to allow more t...

July 13, 2026

Soualiga Middle School recently hosted the first edition of the Saint-Martin Biodiversity Competition for middle school students. Organized by the Saint-Martin Nature Reserve Management Association (AGRNSM), this event brought together eco-delegates from grades 6 to 4 from Sou...

July 13, 2026

Published by the Territorial Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (ITSEE), in partnership with INSEE Antilles-Guyane, the 2025 territorial diagnosis highlights the profound changes in Saint-Martin between 2011 and 2022.  After an initial section devoted to demogra...

July 13, 2026

Funtopia dancers.   THE BOTTOM--The capital of Saba came alive with music, culture, performances, and community spirit on Saturday, July 11 evening as many residents and visitors gathered for the village’s highly anticipated Road to Carnival event. The celebration forms p...

July 13, 2026

Some of the impounded scooters.   PHILIPSBURG--Police inspected 120 vehicles, stopped 24 scooters and impounded 16 motorcycles and scooters during targeted traffic enforcement operations conducted by the KPSM Flex Team on Saturday, July 11. The operation was carried out a...