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GEBE Supervisory Board Shake-Up amid Resignations and Government Intervention.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The embattled Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) at NV GEBE has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as two ...

St. Maarten Community Collective of South Reward Stands in Solidarity with St. Peters Following Tragic Shooting.

St. Maarten Community Collective of South Reward Stands in Solidarity with St. Peters Following Tragic Shooting.

SOUTH REWARD:--- The St. Maarten Community Collective of South Reward issues this statement to express our deepest sympathies and unwavering solidarit...

Senior Prison Guard and Former Prison Director Aartwich Bell Transferred to Bonaire Following Pretrial Detention.

Senior Prison Guard and Former Prison Director Aartwich Bell Transferred to Bonaire Following Pretrial Detention.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Senior prison guard and former prison director Aartwich Bell has been transferred to the prison on Bonaire after completing his initia...

Firefighters to Government: “No Signed Agreement, No Peace” – Go-Slow Cripples Permits as First Responders Demand Respect.

Firefighters to Government: “No Signed Agreement, No Peace” – Go-Slow Cripples Permits as First Responders Demand Respect.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a raw, emotionally charged press conference, the men and women risking their lives for Sint Maarten issued a blistering indict...

Minister Tackling Signs Agreement with Suriname to Strengthen Prison Operations.

Minister Tackling Signs Agreement with Suriname to Strengthen Prison Operations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On February 16, 2026, the Minister of Justice Nathalie M. Tackling signed a one-year cooperation agreement with the Minister of Justic...

KPSM continues with targeted controls.

KPSM continues with targeted controls.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In the interest of further promoting general safety on Sint Maarten, the Action Team of the police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conduc...

Philipsburg’s Filth: A National Embarrassment and a Failure of Leadership.

Philipsburg’s Filth: A National Embarrassment and a Failure of Leadership.

PHILIPSBURGS:--- Philipsburg, the heart of St. Maarten and a hub for tourism, has become a glaring symbol of neglect and incompetence. Once a vibrant ...

SMCU Demands Transparency and Accountability: Telem’s Survival Hinges on Independent Forensic Audit.

POND ISLAND:--- The St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) is issuing this response to Mr. Hato to clearly remind all parties that Telem is a public c...

Minister Brug Meets with Newly Appointed SZV Board Chair Mr. Erno Labega.

Minister Brug Meets with Newly Appointed SZV Board Chair Mr. Erno Labega.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Richinel Brug recently held an introductory meeting with Mr. Erno Labega, the newly appointed Chair of the Board of the Socia...

Telem Responds to SMCU Union Statements:  Invites Open Dialogue Amid Ongoing Transformation.

Telem Responds to SMCU Union Statements: Invites Open Dialogue Amid Ongoing Transformation.

Pond Island:---  Telem has taken note of recent articles published by SMN News on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 and again on Wednesday, Februar...

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Local News

February 27 Deadline Nears for 2026 Vehicle Stickers.

18 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
February 27 Deadline Nears for 2026 Vehicle Stickers.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tax Administration reminds the public that the deadline to complete payments and collect the 2026 Motor Vehicle Stickers is fast approaching.

All distribution phases have now been enacted, and motorists across all vehi...

Victim Support Services Engages Women Parliamentarians in Dialogue on Strengthening Protection and Policy for Survivors.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Victim Support Services Engages Women Parliamentarians in Dialogue on Strengthening Protection and Policy for Survivors.

PHILIPSBURG:--- “There’s something powerful about women shaping policy.” These were the words of Cassandra Richardson, Director of Victim Support Services (VSS), as her team welcomed members of the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to the VSS Headquarters...

Impact Quest Registration Extended to February 22th.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- With strong community interest and teams continuing to sign up, organizers of the Impact Quest Scavenger Hunt have officially extended the registration deadline to February 22, 2026. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28,...

The Letters

Let Us Rebuild Trust between Police and Community.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Mr. Editor,


On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the late Mr. Rudy Benjamin. As a community-spirited people, we must return to the basics of truly knowing our neighborhoods and the residents with...

Heartbreaking Scene at Bells Lookout Point: Animals in Need of Immediate Help.

1 HOUR AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Heartbreaking Scene at Bells Lookout Point: Animals in Need of Immediate Help.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Yesterday, while visiting the scenic Bells Lookout Point, we were met with a deeply upsetting sight that left tourists and onlookers heartbroken. A large pig and several young chickens were found in distressing conditions at the top o...

Justice for All: Urgent Call for Police Reform in Sint Maarten.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

~Demand for Police Body Cameras & Stronger Use-of-Force Laws in Sint Maarten~

To: Government of Sint Maarten, Minister of Justice, Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM), Members of Parliament
We, the citizens of Sint Maarten and supporters around the w...

French News

ENVIRONNEMENT Fermeture exceptionnelle de la déchetterie de Galisbay.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les administrés, de la fermeture exceptionnelle de la déchetterie de Galisbay l’après-midi du lundi 9 février 2026.

Le site de la déchetterie « Bienvenue » située route du port de Galisbay, Baie de la Potence es...

Concours Auteurs Talents d’Outre-Mer : lancement de la 3e édition en Guyane, Martinique, à Mayotte et Saint-Martin le 5 janvier.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Fort du succès des deux premières éditions, le Conservatoire Européen d’Écriture Audiovisuelle renouvelle l’opération ATOM, qui permet depuis 2022 à
des talents ultramarins d’intégrer la formation longue certifiante de scénariste du CEEA. Gr...

La Commission de l'OECO félicite l'Institut mondial pour la croissance verte (GGGI) pour ses réalisations en 2025 et réaffirme leur partenariat stratégique.

15 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Commission de l'OECO félicite l'Institut mondial pour la croissance verte (GGGI) pour ses réalisations significatives dans la Caraïbe orientale au cours de l'année 2025, marquant une nouvelle année de collaboration fructueuse en faveur du développ...

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