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Public Office is not a shield from public scrutiny.

Public Office is not a shield from public scrutiny.

Respecting public officials does not mean sparing them difficult questions. Taxpayers pay their sala...

Prison Health Sprint Strengthens Foundation for Preventive Healthcare at Point Blanche Prison and Miss Lalie Center.

Prison Health Sprint Strengthens Foundation for Preventive Healthcare at Point Blanche Prison and Miss Lalie Center.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Pointe Blanche Prison and the Miss Lalie Center (MLC) recently completed a Prison He...

Ministry of Justice Secures Additional Support for KPSM Operations.

Ministry of Justice Secures Additional Support for KPSM Operations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice informs the public that it is deploying additional law enfor...

Joint KPSM–KMar Controls Result in One Arrest and Firearm Seizure.

Joint KPSM–KMar Controls Result in One Arrest and Firearm Seizure.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On the evening of October 26, 2026, members of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPS...

Wescot-Williams asks Government for position on Country Package evaluation and future of Kingdom reform cooperation.

Wescot-Williams asks Government for position on Country Package evaluation and future of Kingdom reform cooperation.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Member of Parliament and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has wri...

SER reports spending XCG 202,661 below its 2025 budget.

SER reports spending XCG 202,661 below its 2025 budget.

PHILIPSBURG:---   The Social Economic Council (SER) reported expenditure of XCG 1,162,513 against...

New Poverty Line among six pending matters listed by SER.

New Poverty Line among six pending matters listed by SER.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The establishment of a new poverty line for Sint Maarten is among six pending ...

Health Care Costs, Taxpayer exposure and SZV arrears feature in SER advice.

Health Care Costs, Taxpayer exposure and SZV arrears feature in SER advice.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Health care cost containment, financial consequences for taxpayers, and outstan...

SER tackles advisory backlog dating to 2023, Completes 10 Reports

SER tackles advisory backlog dating to 2023, Completes 10 Reports

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Social Economic Council (SER) completed 10 comprehensive advisory reports in 202...

CAft: “Make choices regarding tourism while the budget permits”.

CAft: “Make choices regarding tourism while the budget permits”.

Oranjestad:--- The Board of Financial Supervision Aruba (CAft) advises the Aruba government to make ...

Connor Meets Trust Fund Representatives on Strengthening Mental Health Care.

Connor Meets Trust Fund Representatives on Strengthening Mental Health Care.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor ha...

Integrity Chamber says constitutional questions over Roseburg’s dual role fall outside its mandate; Joint Court Response Awaited.

Integrity Chamber says constitutional questions over Roseburg’s dual role fall outside its mandate; Joint Court Response Awaited.

Chamber points to Parliament’s responsibility for conduct rules and highlights disclosure of outside...

PM Mercelina Pushes for Tangible Results at VNG.

PM Mercelina Pushes for Tangible Results at VNG.

THE HAGUE:---  Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the ...

CCISM urges Saint-Martin Beekeepers to declare hives before December 31

CCISM urges Saint-Martin Beekeepers to declare hives before December 31

MARIGOT:---  The Chambre Consulaire Interprofessionnelle de Saint-Martin (CCISM) reminds beekeep...

President of Parliament endorses Minister Connor's breadfruit initiative, suggests expansion to more fruit trees and vegetables.

President of Parliament endorses Minister Connor's breadfruit initiative, suggests expansion to more fruit trees and vegetables.

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams has endorsed the plan Minister of P...

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Local News

Audit Chamber reports on APS’ 2025 financial performance

6 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Audit Chamber reports on APS’ 2025 financial performance

PHILIPSBURG:---    The General Audit Chamber has released its report on the 2025 financial statements of the General Pension Fund Sint Maarten (APS).

The findings show that APS closed 2025 with a positive result of XCG 27.1 million, compared t...

Government Of Sint Maarten Shares Mercell Scoring Results with Solid Waste Tender Bidders.

8 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Government Of Sint Maarten Shares Mercell Scoring Results with Solid Waste Tender Bidders.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten has informed all bidders in the solid waste tender of the Mercell scoring outcome as part of the evaluation phase.

As with all Mercell-based tenders, the scores were shared with all participating bid...

Cft: “Bonaire’s revised budget is a step in the right direction, but concerns remain.

13 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Cft: “Bonaire’s revised budget is a step in the right direction, but concerns remain.

Kralendijk:---  With its revised 2027 draft budget, adjusted after the Cft decided to abstain from issuing a judgment, Bonaire has taken a step forward. However, concerns about the financial feasibility of the plans remain, according to a statem...

The Letters

WIFOL Leadership Dispute: Union Democracy and Accountability must Prevail.

16 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
WIFOL Leadership Dispute: Union Democracy and Accountability must Prevail.

Dear Editor,

I request space in your publication to address what I consider a deeply troubling takeover of WIFOL union leadership. In my view, the circumstances raise serious questions about democratic procedures, membership eligibility, financial acc...

Why does the Dutch Parliamentary Committee keeps Bonaire visit programme secret? Is this Democratic?

5 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Why does the Dutch Parliamentary Committee keeps Bonaire visit programme secret? Is this Democratic?

Dear Editor,

We took note from the press that the Fixed Committee on Kingdom Relations of the Dutch House of Representatives will visit Bonaire on Thursday, 22 October 2026. However, the program, including planned activities and meetings with local of...

French News

Fermeture temporaire de la Délégation Attractivité, Économie et Emploi.

8 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...

PÉRISCOLAIRE Accueil Collectif de Mineurs de la Toussaint.

19 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Caisse Territoriale des Œuvres Scolaires organise un Accueil Collectif de Mineurs Sans hébergement, durant les vacances de la Toussaint, pour les enfants de 3 à 12 ans, du 19 au 29 octobre 2026.

Ces accueils se tiendront dans la limite des places d...

RÉVISION DU PLAN D’OCCUPATION DES SOLS Évaluation environnementale, du 15 au 21 octobre 2026.

19 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les propriétaires fonciers que des investigations environnementales sont programmées du 15 au 21 octobre 2026, dans le cadre de la révision partielle du Plan d’Occupation des Sols (POS) de Saint-Martin. Cette m...

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