PHILIPSBURG:--- Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis said he is “personally not impressed” with the government’s performance after its first year in office, calling it “poor, with the clear notation that they could have done far better.”
Asked to assess performance, Lewis criticized multiple ministries for underperformance, highlighted long-standing citizen complaints, and stressed the need for urgent reforms.
Lewis specifically singled out the Ministries of Justice and VROMI for significant underperformance. He ...
The Hague:--- During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, the Board of Financial Supervision of Bonaire, Sin...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten is famous for many things: its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and the unique thrill of watching jumbo jets skim ju...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Lions Club proudly ushered in the Christmas season on Saturday, December 22nd, 2025, with its cherished annual traditi...
Belair, Sint Maarten:--- The Integrity Chamber hosted its second Integrity Symposium last Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Belair Community Ce...
PHILIPSBURG:--- As Sint Maarten enters the peak of the high season, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is informing the public, business communit...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Lions Club of Sint Maarten proudly announces the winners of the 2025–2026 Lions International Peace Poster Competition, held...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sol Antilles St. Maarten proudly launched its annual observance of Men’s Week 2025 with a dynamic and insightful one-hour session faci...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten has annulled a formal warning issued to Docta Catering N.V., operator of the restaurant an...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) proudly announces the local winners of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) 2025...
Simpson Bay:--- On Friday, Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) proudly celebrated the opening of its new exclusive terminal bui...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Application forms can b...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- With Thanksgiving preparations underway, the risk of foodborne illness (gastroenteritis) increases due to the sheer volume of food being handled and the complexity of holiday dishes.
Prevention in the home kitchen or at f...
~Inmates impacted by Powerful Empowerment Session~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Correction Department at the Point Blanche Correctional Institution hosted a highly impactful Empowerment Session on Monday, November 24, 2025, centered on the theme “Pathways to P...
Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly within the agen...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voic...
Dear Editor,
As we reflect on St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, it's an opportune moment to address a longstanding issue that has garnered attention in recent years—the tendency to
overlook local professionals and companies, particularly by the governme...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin lance la 20ème édition du concours de tartes à la coco, de puddings de patate douce et de punchs traditionnels à base de « Guavaberry ». Cette année la préparation du jambon traditionnel de Noël s’intègre également au ...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les chauffeurs de taxi opérant sur le territoire et sur la partie hollandaise, de la nouvelle organisation mise en place, avant la nouvelle saison touristique, à la station de taxi « Emmanuel MONIQUE », sur le ...
Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides exceptionnelles et bourses d’études, aux autorisations de tra...
