Contractor Derrick Fleming Shuts Down Landfill Over Outstanding Payments.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Operations at the Philipsburg landfill briefly came to a halt earlier today after contractor Derrick Fleming suspended work due to outstanding payments owed by the Government of St. Maarten.

Fleming, who is contracted to operate and maintain government-owned equipment at the landfill, said that his company has been facing irregular payment patterns for months. “We’ve been working continuously with the government, but there are recurring issues with delayed payments due to internal policy or administrative changes,” he explained.

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Vehicle Fire Near Divi Little Bay.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently responding to a vehicle fire that occurred near the entrance of Divi Little Bay. Members of the Fire Department are on the scene and working diligently to extinguish the blaze.

As a result, the road leading to and from Divi Little Bay is temporarily closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes until the situation is brought under control.

Police and detectives are also present at the scene as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.

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NAPB- Sint Maarten Announces Full Support for Fire Department and Ambulance Workers in Ongoing Grievance Dispute.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Police Union, NAPB- Sint Maarten, representing the dedicated law enforcement professionals of Country Sint Maarten, today announced its full and unwavering support for the members of the Fire Department and Ambulance/EMS workers represented by the WICSU-PSU in their ongoing efforts to have their grievances fairly addressed.

On Monday, 8th August 2025, at 8:00 AM, an urgent meeting was held with the membership of NAPB- Sint Maarten. Among the various updates given to the members present, Pantophlet also discussed the current issue...

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Stop the Lies”: WICSU-PSU President Sharon Cangieter Blasts Prime Minister Mercelina Over False Claims and Broken Promises.

~Union Leader Accuses Government of Dishonesty, Demands Commitment Letter Amid Ongoing Go-slows~

PHILIPSBURG:---The ongoing labor dispute between the Government of Sint Maarten and the Windward Islands Civil Servants Union–Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) has reached a boiling point, as Union President Sharon Cangieter delivered a blistering response to statements made by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and his call for the union to “instruct its members” to end their go-slow action.

Speaking at a press update with SMN News following the Prime M...

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