MP Wescot-Williams Calls for Respect for Sint Maarten and a Shared National Vision.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has issued a call for renewed national purpose in the new year, urging citizens and leadership alike to embrace responsibility, participation, and respect for Sint Maarten as the foundation for progress.

“As we enter a new year, hope and resilience remain important,” Wescot-Williams said. “But this moment also calls for realism and responsibility. Progress does not come from waiting or commentary; it comes from commitment, effort, and participation.”

She stressed that respect for Sint Maa...

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Port St. Maarten to Welcome New Year with Dual Inaugural Calls from Sun Princess and Allura.

POINTE BLANCHE:--- Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is proud to announce a historic start to the New Year as it welcomes two magnificent vessels for their maiden calls to the "Friendly Island."

On January 1, 2026, the Port will host Princess Cruises' next-generation masterpiece, the Sun Princess , alongside Oceania Cruises’ elegant new addition, the Allura .

This double inaugural visit underscores St. Maarten’s enduring appeal as a premier Caribbean destination and highlights the Port’s capacity to handle the industry’s most advanced and luxurious ships ...

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MP OMAR OTTLEY Reflects on a year of legislative action, community advocacy, and commitment to the people of St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG– As 2025 draws to a close, Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley is reflecting on a year defined by purposeful legislative work, persistent advocacy, and unwavering dedication to the people of St. Maarten, demonstrating that meaningful impact can be made from the legislative branch, even while in opposition.

Throughout the year, MP Ottley remained focused on addressing critical challenges affecting the people through a solution-oriented approach aimed at providing the Government with the tools needed to execute change for the people....

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Reflection on Preventive Police Actions, Capacity Management, and the Social Dimensions of Crime as Sint Maarten Enters the New Year.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As Sint Maarten enters the New Year, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) reflects on the recent period of intensified preventive police actions carried out across the island. These actions increased police visibility and focused on targeted controls aimed at combating narcotics trafficking and the illegal possession of firearms during a peak tourism period.

Public calls to maintain this heightened level of enforcement throughout the year are understandable, particularly on a small island that welcomes millions of cruise and a...

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