Minister of VROMI meets with FKG to discuss marine industry gaps.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs met on Friday with FKG, a local establishment and currently one of the leaders in the Marine service industry to gain insight on the infrastructural challenges being faced. This was a comprehensive meeting, which included a tour of repair facilities, discussions focused on infrastructure improvements, workforce development, regulatory challenges, and Sint Maarten's competitive position within the Caribbean marine industry.

"Our m...

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The Committee of Justice of Parliament to host several roundtable panel discussions on the rise in crime, suicide, mental health and violence in schools.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Committee of Justice of the Parliament of Sint Maarten will host several expert panel roundtable discussions on the rise in crime, suicide, mental health, and violence in schools. These discussions are scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 10:00 to 15:00 in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.

The Committee of Justice aims to address the urgent and concerning issues currently affecting our society, namely the rise in crime, the recent tragic suicides, mental health challenges, and t...

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Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and the URSM Board Extend Congratulations to the People of Curaçao.

PHILIPSBURG:---  On behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten and the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), the Honorable Prime Minister and URSM Party Leader Dr. Luc Mercelina extends heartfelt congratulations to the people of Curaçao for exercising their democratic right in the recent parliamentary elections.

"We recognize and commend the people of Curaçao for their strong voter turnout and peaceful execution of this historic democratic expression. Elections are the cornerstone of any thriving democracy, and the people of Curaçao ...

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Sint Maarten Police Force Continues Crackdown on Illegal Firearms.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues its intensified efforts to combat the possession of illegal firearms on the island. During routine controls conducted over the past two days, several individuals were arrested for firearm possession and drug-related offenses.
In the early morning of Friday, March 21, 2025, police officers conducting traffic controls stopped a dark blue/black SUV. Upon inspection, officers discovered a quantity of narcotics inside the vehicle. A further search led to the discovery of an illegal firear...

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