St. Maarten News

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On April Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, the Police Force of Sint Maarten and the local prosecutor's office conducted a house search in Dutch Quarter in connection with an ongoing investigation into the illegal export of stolen vehicles to...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ad Hoc Committee Electoral Reform of Parliament will meet on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Committee meeting is scheduled for 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Mr. Julio ...

April 19, 2023

 PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 20, 2023. The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastra...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has a stern message for parents of underage children that are attending the carnival jump-up. Jacobs said that she has seen the videos of the opening Jump Up that was held last weekend and took note of the...

April 19, 2023

~ Procedures and proper channels have to be followed in order for payments to be made. ~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Justice Minister Anna Richardson said on Wednesday in response to questions posed by SMN News regarding payments that have to be made to the justi...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten is seeking the public's help in tracing the legal and rightful owners of several vehicles that have been impounded and are currently being held at the impound yard by the Government building and police s...

April 19, 2023

SABA--The three-day training on Bonaire on April 11, 12, and 13 provided valuable insights for the new Island Council. “The training brought more insight into the role and responsibilities that you have as an Island Council member,” said Elsa Peterson...

April 18, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  In an effort to promote sustainability and to reduce waste on the island, Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP), has donated 1,500 sustainable cups to the carnival troupe of Kalaboom Events. This donation is part of...

April 18, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force has recently noticed an increase in the circulation of false insurance documents, a situation we have been monitoring for some time now. Several individuals have attempted to use forged insurance policies ...

April 18, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The police of Sint Maarten are currently investigating, a stabbing that occurred at Festival Village at around 1:00 am early morning of April 16th, 2023. The male victim, who received several stab wounds to his upper body, was treated o...

April 18, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Committee of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) will meet on April 19, 2023. The Committee meeting, which was adjourned on January 18, 2023, will be reconvened on Wednesday at 11:00 hrs....

April 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Honorable Minister of TEATT Arthur H.L. Lambriex, and his support staff, held a meeting with the united bus association board members, where he held discussions concerning their requested increase in tar...

April 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson together with Chief of Police Carl John, Chief Inspector Benjamin Gout, Head of Judicial Affairs Romona Ismail, and their support staff met with the St. Maa...