A Community in Mourning: Demanding Answers and Justice for Rudy Benjamin.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The community of St. Peter's and the wider Sint Maarten is grappling with profound grief and fear following the fatal police shooting of Mr. Rudy Benjamin. This tragic event has left a family without a loved one and a community shaken, raising urgent questions about the actions of law enforcement and the systems designed to protect citizens. In the wake of this loss, a unified call for transparency, accountability, and justice is growing louder.
Concerned citizens have formally addressed the Minister of Justice and other key offi...

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Outrage Erupts Over Police Shooting of Rudy Benjamin: Community Demands Answers.

ST. PETERS:--- A cloud of anger, suspicion, and profound grief hangs over the community of St. Peters following the fatal police shooting of Rudy Benjamin on the evening of February 13, 2026. What the Prosecutor’s Office and KPSM describe as a confrontation with an armed man, residents and Members of Parliament are calling a disproportionate execution of a beloved, harmless civilian.

The official narrative is sparse and cold: officers responded to reports of a man walking with a firearm, an interaction ensued, and police discharged their weapons...

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Eviction of Freegan Food Foundation Exposes WIFOL’s Dysfunction and Betrayal of Community Trust.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Windward Islands Federation of Labour (WIFOL), once a beacon of hope for workers' rights in Sint Maarten, has devolved into a shadow of its former self under the questionable leadership of Theophilus Thompson. The recent eviction notice served on the Freegan Food Foundation, a vital community organization, has highlighted deep dysfunction and alleged mismanagement within WIFOL. This is not just a story of a union gone astray; it is a story of betrayal—betrayal of the workers, the community, and the very principles WIFOL was ...

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Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Sint Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) has officially launched his 2026 nationwide Anti-Bullying and Youth Mental Health Awareness Campaign, aimed at promoting safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments across Sint Maarten.

As part of the campaign, Minister Brug will be visiting various primary and secondary schools to engage directly with students and educators on the impact of bullying and the importance of mental health awareness among youth. These school visits are intended to encoura...

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