Local News

July 10, 2026

On Thursday afternoon, July 9, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Bellevue straight stretch, shortly before the border, mobilizing significant emergency resources. According to the head of STIS 978, the firefighters responded quickly. for a "high-speed" head-on collisi...

July 10, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) is inviting the business community to take the first step toward international expansion with the launch of its “Island Roots to Global Routes” Caribbean Business Expansion Mission and Expo. The initiative is d...

July 10, 2026

CARIBBEAN SEA--Premios Verdes has recognized Caribbean Marine Conservation through Community Conservation at the Alligator Head Foundation Jamaica, the Caribbean Shark Coalition in the wider Caribbean, and the UNESCO IOC Ocean Decade Task Force as part of its regional platform...

July 10, 2026

Seven missions of Service civic Opportunities are currently being offered in Saint-Martin in the areas of solidarity, citizenship, and the environment. The Collectivity of Saint-Martin is seeking four volunteers for its various spaces. FranceServices two for the Community Life...

July 10, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has announced an increase in the electricity fuel clause to Cg. 0.49, effective today, Friday July 10, 2026.   The higher charge will appear on July 2026 electricity invoices that are scheduled to be distributed beginning Monday, July 13. The announce...

July 10, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs says Government is carefully reviewing the full Mullet Bay judgment, with particular attention being given to legally guaranteed public access to the beach and clarificat...

July 10, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Jamaican community in St. Maarten will celebrate Jamaica’s 64th Independence Day on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with a full day of music, culture, food and family entertainment at Emilio Wilson Park. The celebration, held under the theme “Out of Many, One Peopl...

July 10, 2026

ANGUILLA--Royal  Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) officers are currently investigating a shooting incident in Blowing Point.   One adult male is confirmed deceased. Officers have secured the area, and investigations are in the early stages.

July 10, 2026

High school graduates and those who passed their post-secondary exams in 2026 are invited to the traditional graduation ceremony on Friday, July 17th at 6:00 PM. Organized by the local authority at the Jean-Louis Vanterpool Stadium sports hall, this ceremony will honor the you...

July 10, 2026

Nearly nine years after Hurricane Irma, the new territorial diagnosis carried out by the Territorial Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (ITSEE) in partnership with INSEE Antilles-Guyane highlights the profound changes in Saint-Martin.   This study provides an ov...

July 10, 2026

Eight candidates, including five from Saint-Martin and three from Saint-Barthélemy, are vying for the title of Miss Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy 2026. The coronation ceremony will be held on August 1st at the Aleeze Convention Center in Philipsburg.    By voting...

July 10, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Ambassador Joe Popolo and his spouse Chris Popolo. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell attended the US Independence Day Reception in The Hague, where diplomats and government representatives gathered to mark Free...

July 10, 2026

During the launch WILLEMSTAD--Passengers travelling with “Autobus Bedrijf Curaçao” (ABC) can now enjoy free internet access, following the launch of complimentary Wi-Fi on all its 34 buses. The service was officially inaugurated on Tuesday with invited guests taking a demonstr...