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Three officers fired 11 shots in Rudy Benjamin killing. Prosecutor argues self-defense. (UPDATED)

Three officers fired 11 shots in Rudy Benjamin killing. Prosecutor argues self-defense. (UPDATED)

Benjamin was struck nine times. His family asked the court to hold them accountable. A ruling is due...

French Quarter misses’ mobile coverage deadline as Starlink threatens local carriers’ next source of revenue

French Quarter misses’ mobile coverage deadline as Starlink threatens local carriers’ next source of revenue

Nine years after Hurricane Irma, residents are still waiting for fiber and reliable mobile coverage....

Lulla Takes Top Honours in Rotary Club of St. Martin  Sunset’s “Inspired by My Teacher” Competition.

Lulla Takes Top Honours in Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset’s “Inspired by My Teacher” Competition.

St. Maarten:---  A simple message of appreciation can make a lasting difference in a teacher's ...

The Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise tax, Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps.

The Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise tax, Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps.

POND ISLAND:---   Following a joint initiative by the Ministries of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Tr...

IVSA Training Program Focuses on Value-Based Inspection in Sint Maarten.

IVSA Training Program Focuses on Value-Based Inspection in Sint Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Strengthening inspection and regulation across Public Health, Social Developmen...

HNLMS Friesland intercepts over 4,200 kg of drugs.

HNLMS Friesland intercepts over 4,200 kg of drugs.

WILLEMSTAD:--- In cooperation with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard, HNLMS F...

St. Maarten Day 2026 Message of the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

St. Maarten Day 2026 Message of the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

My fellow St. Maarteners, and everyone who calls this island home, happy St. Maarten Day.

Ask someone...

A St. Martin Day Message By the Minister of Finance, Ms. Marinka J. Gumbs

A St. Martin Day Message By the Minister of Finance, Ms. Marinka J. Gumbs

Fellow St. Martiners,
Residents of our beloved island,
Brothers and Sisters,

Happy St. Martin Day!

As I ...

Firearms Case Involving Jonathan Johnson’s Wife Raises Questions Ahead of BES Appointment.

Firearms Case Involving Jonathan Johnson’s Wife Raises Questions Ahead of BES Appointment.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The discovery of three firearms in the luggage of the wife of former Saba...

Prosecutors say investigation corroborates former Saba Governor’s wife was unaware of firearms in luggage.

Prosecutors say investigation corroborates former Saba Governor’s wife was unaware of firearms in luggage.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prosecutor’s Office has explained that the woman arrested after three firearms w...

New guide and policy brief to support Sint Maarten’s small businesses.

New guide and policy brief to support Sint Maarten’s small businesses.

PHILIPSBURG: The Sint Maarten Trust Fund's Enterprise Support Project (ESP), which is managed by the...

One victim found alive after Cole Bay kidnapping, police seek second man.

One victim found alive after Cole Bay kidnapping, police seek second man.

PHILIPSBURG:---   Detectives have found one of the two men kidnapped on Richmond Drive in Cole Ba...

CBCS warns consumers regarding developments at Quick Promo.

CBCS warns consumers regarding developments at Quick Promo.

Willemstad/Philipsburg:--- The Centrale Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) issued a warning to ...

2027 budget under scrutiny as MPs press Gumbs for loan and tax reform timelines.

2027 budget under scrutiny as MPs press Gumbs for loan and tax reform timelines.

Sarah Wescot-Williams questions why capital projects keep rolling over, Darryl York seeks a date for...

Police investigate kidnapping of two men on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay.

Police investigate kidnapping of two men on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay.

COLE BAY:---  The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the reported kidnap...

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Local News

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞.

2 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞.

PHILIPSBURG: --- In response to the recent increase in armed robberies, violent crime, and firearm-related incidents, the Ministry of Justice is taking additional measures to strengthen law enforcement capacity and public safety across Sint Maarten.

T...

Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs Extends Condolences on the Passing of Prison Officer Sylvio Alejandro Martina.

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Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs Extends Condolences on the Passing of Prison Officer Sylvio Alejandro Martina.

PHILIPSBURG:---    The Acting Minister of Justice, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and the Council of Ministers, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Prison Officer Syl...

Department of Youth Kicks Off Children’s Rights Month with Capacity-Building Training Series.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of the activities commemorating Children’s Rights Month, the Department of Youth, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS), is pleased to announce a series of capacity-building training sessions aimed...

The Letters

A Call for Professionalism, Accountability and Respect from the Sint Maarten Red Cross.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
A Call for Professionalism, Accountability and Respect from the Sint Maarten Red Cross.

Dear Editor,

I am writing on behalf of the United St. Lucian Community Association to bring to the attention of the general public a matter of serious concern involving the Sint Maarten Red Cross, particularly its handling of our request for first res...

Community Continues to Seek Answers in the Rudy Benjamin Upcoming Court Case.

5 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Community Continues to Seek Answers in the Rudy Benjamin Upcoming Court Case.

Dear Editor,

There remains a profound sense of grief, concern, unanswered questions, and lingering pain within the community of St. Peters and across St. Martin regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Rudy Benjamin on February 13, 2026. Although time has ...

SINT MAARTEN’S JOB FAIR NEEDS A SIXTY-DAY RESULTS CHECK

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Sint Maarten’s September 24 National Job Fair promised to connect employers and jobseekers through the National Employment Services Center. The fair and its digital vacancy portal offer a useful starting point. The harder question is how many participa...

French News

La CCISM et la COCI officialisent leur coopération pour renforcer le développement économique de l'île.

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La CCISM et la COCI officialisent leur coopération pour renforcer le  développement économique de l'île.

Une île, deux territoires, mais des enjeux économiques largement partagés. Le jeudi 5 novembre 2026, la Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin (CCISM) et la Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) ont franchi u...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Rénovation de l’éclairage public à Quartier d’Orléans !

21 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les habitants de Quartier d’Orléans du démarrage des travaux de renouvellement des réseaux d’éclairage public, à compter du 26 octobre 2026, pour une durée prévisionnelle de 2 mois.  

Dans la cadre du renou...

Fermeture temporaire de la Délégation Attractivité, Économie et Emploi.

25 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les usagers, de la fermeture temporaire de la Délégation Attractivité, Économie et Emploi à compter du lundi 19 octobre 2026.

En raison de travaux dans ses locaux de Concordia, la Délégation Attractivité, Économ...

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