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July 13, 2023

Promising Outcomes Achieved through Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance’s Education Standards and Strategy Workshop. | SMN NEWS

Windwardside, Saba:---  The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently organized an Education Standards and Strategy Workshop, bringing together esteemed park and conservation authorities from the Dutch Caribbean region. The workshop focused ...

July 13, 2023

Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded to Review Preparations for the Hurricane Season. | SMN NEWS

July 13, 2023

Sint Maarten Police Force Appeals for Cooperation in Preserving Raoul Illidge Sports Complex Parking Lot. | SMN NEWS

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May 21, 2023

HASMA in collaboration with Le Sommet Foundation & Association Les A, & Talen Creole, Commemorate 220th Anniversary of the Haitian Flag with Spectacular Celebration.

PHILIPSBURG:--- HASMA in collaboration with Le Sommet Foundation & Association Les A, & Talen Creole, Commemorate 220th Anniversary of the Haitian Flag with a Spectacular CelebrationThe Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA), Le Sommet Foun...

May 21, 2023

CPS and Kooyman Collaborate for Lupus Awareness. Register to attend May 26 Information Event.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Lupus is a disease that can affect people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. It is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects many different parts of the body. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system a...

May 21, 2023

Ministry of Education has three management level vacancies. Deadline to apply is May 31.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) is currently advertising three senior management level positions namely, Secretary General, Head Division Education Innovations, and Division Head Public Education. Th...

May 21, 2023

Spitfire: The Lohkay Story postponed due to health emergency.

MARIGOT/GREAT BAY:--- The much-anticipated performance of Spitfire: The Lohkay Story has been postponed for reasons related to the health of the playwright and executive producer Shujah Reiph, said Conscious Lyrics Foundation (CLF). A new date for the ...

May 21, 2023

Sarah questions government’s intentions regarding the permanence of the statue of Dr. Albert C. (Claude) Wathey.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a press release over the weekend, Member of Parliament and Democratic Party (DP) leader, Sarah Wescot-Williams questioned statements by the VROMI minister regarding the demolition of the old administration building and the imminent f...

May 21, 2023

Police Officers Injured in Pursuit of Robbers on Sucker-Garden Road.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Detectives of the Special Unite Robberies together with the Traffic Department of KPSM are currently investigating an incident in which three police officers sustained minor injuries and a female officer was injured and subsequently tra...

May 19, 2023

“Governor’s Symposium 2023 entitled ‘The Orange Economy: where creativity, innovation and growth meet”

HARBOUR VIEW:--- Today, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency Ajamu Baly, LL.M., announced details regarding the 2023 Governor’s Symposium. The theme for this year’s event is The Orange Economy: where creativity, innovation, and growth meet”. Th...

May 19, 2023

Puffers in Peril: What’s Happening to the Pufferfish?

BONAIRE:--- Over the past few weeks, Bonaire and Curacao have witnessed a large number of sharp-nosed pufferfish washing ashore. Interestingly, this die-off seems to mirror a 2017 event of the same species near Costa Rica. This die-off is not only a co...

May 19, 2023

Council publishes State of Law Enforcement 2022.

PHILIPSBURG:--- At the end of April 2023, the Law Enforcement Council (the Council) presented its most recent State of Law Enforcement (the State) – focusing on the year 2022 – directly to both the Minister of Justice and the Parliament of Sint Maarten...

May 19, 2023

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ADVANCES THE SALE OF ITS ASSETS IN GRENADA TO GRENADA CO-OPERATIVE BANK LIMITED

Bridgetown, Barbados:--- FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval...

May 17, 2023

Stray and Dangerous Dog Concerns in the different districts on Sint Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to a surge in complaints regarding stray and dangerous dogs in various districts of St Maarten, the local police force has taken proactive measures to address these growing concerns. Community policemen from different neighb...

May 17, 2023

Appeal Court rules in favor of Country and Kingdom in the Cactus Tree “Captain Oliver’s case.

PHILIPSBURG:---The court of appeal ruled in favor of the country St. Maarten and the Kingdom on Wednesday when the verdict was rendered. Cactus Tree “Captain Olivers Restaurant and Marina submitted an appeal against the verdict rendered by the court o...

May 17, 2023

Demolition of old Government Building to start today.

~ Plans are in place to secure the late Dr. Claude Wathey Statue. ~ PHILIPSBURG: ---- The Minister of VROMI confirmed on Wednesday that the demolition of the old government administration building is scheduled to start today, Wednesday. Doran said the...