St. Maarten News

April 28, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday the 27th of April at about 08:00, the St. Eustatius police received a report of an accident at Venus Bay. Three people were walking together on the rocks along the shoreline at Venus Bay when two of them, a woman and a man, ...

April 28, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten's annual carnival celebration J'ouvert Jump-Up took place on 27 April 2023. The event started at approximately 04:00 on Nisbeth Road and ended at about 10:30 at the salt pickers roundabout in Philipsburg.In fact, the event ...

April 27, 2023

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- During the 2023 Carnival season there will be lots to eat and drink. In connection with safe food preparation at home or grab a bite from food kiosks; street market vendors; booth holders; and other points of sale, the Collectiv...

April 27, 2023

BONAIRE:--- Manta rays are highly charismatic creatures that inhabit the waters of the Dutch Caribbean. In addition to being a highly prized find for divers and snorkelers, they are also important for healthy oceans as they can help control plankton an...

April 26, 2023

~ Security company was not paid for two years.~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Reliably information reaching SMN News on Wednesday evening states that the Sherriff Security Company has placed a lien on the accounts of St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCD...

April 26, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- It is with deep regret that I inform you my fans and the public that I would not be competing at tonight's National Calypso Monarch Finals. I am a calypsonian, I am a woman, I am the voice of the people, and a fighter for and a firm be...

April 26, 2023

Collision On Monday, April 24th, a collision between two cars occurred on Sulphermine Road in Saba during the morning hours. The driver of car 1 says that she was driving backward at the time she was struck at the rear of her car. The driver of car 2 s...

April 26, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honourable Arthur H.L. Lambriex, announced this week that his Ministry would begin implementing the Single-Use Plastic ban passed by Parliament i...

April 26, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Contrary to a newspaper publication of an increase in a 50-cent increase in bus fares, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication, the Honourable Arthur Lambriex says, "It is not in effect nor has this...

April 26, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  The General Audit Chamber is pleased to announce the launch of its updated website, designed to improve transparency and public engagement in the auditing process. The independent institution is responsible for ensuring that taxpa...

April 26, 2023

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) is excited to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Crane Currency and the Royal Canadian Mint, for (respectively) the production and supply of the Car...

April 26, 2023

~ More time is needed to finalize calculations. ~ PHILIPSBURG: --- Justice workers will receive a 25% advance payment as early as today April 26th, 2023, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced at the weekly press briefing on Wednesday. The Mini...

April 26, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Hearts United Holistic Care Foundation (HUHCF) launched its Second Chance Hospitality Pilot Project on April 4th, 2023. This project is funded by the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF). After receiving our application, there were motiv...