Local News

July 10, 2026

The Ombudsman and her team were part of the reading initiative. PHILIPSBURG--The CLIMB Foundation says its Drop Everything and Read SXM book party, held as part of the National Literacy Movement, was a success after receiving strong support and participation from across the co...

July 10, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--”Skating Skol of Korsou” made an impressive international debut by winning six medals at the Pan American Speed Skating Championships for beginners and school categories. The Curaçao school competed in the event for the first time, facing more than 1,200 athletes f...

July 10, 2026

Dr Danny Dennaoui PHILIPSBURG--The Court has suspended the pre-trial detention of Dr. Danny Dennaoui, a suspect in a deprivation of liberty case, following a request by the Prosecutor's Office. According to a press release from the Prosecutor’s Office, the suspension is subjec...

July 10, 2026

Group photo WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao equestrian federation Aspafiko officially presented the national team, providing them with competition attire and equipment in the run-up to the International Equestrian Tournament taking place in the Dominican Republic from July 15 to 19. In to...

July 10, 2026

Culinary Instructor Chef Renata de Weever and Junior Chef Jaenanena Joseph PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten secured third place in the Nevis Mango Festival Chef Competition, with National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) Culinary Instructor Chef Renata de Weever and Junio...

July 10, 2026

Senator Annick Pétrus of Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy revealed on Wednesday that she was the victim of a violent attack at her home overnight. In a message posted on social media, the elected official explained that armed individuals broke into her house and held her capt...

July 10, 2026

More than two weeks after the violent earthquakes that struck Venezuela , the Americas Caribbean Regional Intervention Platform ( PIRAC ) of the French Red Cross, based in Guadeloupe, deployed a major humanitarian operation in support of the disaster-stricken populations. &nbs...

July 10, 2026

Convicted on appeal for misappropriation of public funds in the National Front parliamentary assistants case (which became the National Rally in 2018), Marine Le Pen has confirmed her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. She announced that... appeal to the Court of Ca...

July 10, 2026

After their official presentation at the Marigot kiosk, the eight candidates for the Miss Saint-Martin Saint-Barthélemy 2026 pageant continued their preparation with an immersion in the heart of the local heritage.      Direction Heritage Village , in Colombier,...

July 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco A. Lacroes has submitted an amendment to Article 9 of the Road Traffic Ordinance aimed at closing a legal loophole regarding drivers who leave the scene of a traffic accident. MP Lacroes stated that the proposed am...

July 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) proudly opened its campus on Wednesday evening in support of the National D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Movement, an island-wide literacy initiative led by CLIMB SXM. Community members, students, faculty, st...

July 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) warns of a high risk of excessive heat from July through September 2026, the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) is encouraging residents to take t...

July 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is calling on the Government of St. Maarten to take immediate action to provide meaningful relief to the people by reducing GEBE’s base tariff, especially in light of the recently announced increase in the fuel c...