PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Finance has successfully implemented payroll tax adjustments ahead of the June 2026 vacation payroll following concerns raised by Justice personnel regarding the taxation of certain extraordinary payments.
The matter was brought directly to the attention of the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, during one of the Minister’s monthly Finance Friday consultations, where several police officers expressed concerns about the taxation reflected on their payslips. Taking these concerns seriously, Minister Gumbs...
Pond Island:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Maarten, today extended warm congratulat...
PHILIPSBURG:--- NV GEBE Temporary Manager Mrs. Iris Arrindell has reaffirmed the utility company's commitment to providing reliable water and el...
The Oranje Fonds has selected this year’s nominees for the Appeltje van ...
Cay Hill:--- “A stronger, smarter, and more resilient Sint Maarten,” declared the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has congratulated C...
Pond Island:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has formally instruc...
PHILIPSBURG:--- For decades, many citizens of Sint Maarten looked primarily to government leaders to address the country's social and economic challen...
~Utility Company faces massive receivables, while some push relief that could bankrupt the country's sole electricity and water provider~
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~Resignation of Attorney Thaisa Heymans Raises Fresh Questions about Utility's Governance Structure~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Just months after the govern...
~Long-delayed meeting adjourned after dozens of questions remain unanswered; relief measures still dependent on information government says it has yet...
~198 Students Take Their First Notes onto the Public Stage~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Institute of Arts (NIA) is proud to invite the general public to the official launch of the Leerorkest Sint Maarten, a landmark program bringing orchestral ...
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA:--- At the 3rd International Ombudsman Conference in Rome, held from May 26 th to 29th, 2026, Ombudsman institutions, human rights experts, and representatives of public entities from around the world gathered to address how societies...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the National Employment Service Center (NESC), will host an upcoming Marine Industry Immersion Day on June 17th, 2026, bringing together government represe...
We are commencing a series of articles dedicated to education on Bonaire. The objective is to examine the historical development of education on our island, the progress that has been achieved, the challenges that have persisted, and the human rights...
Dear Editor,
The concerns being raised regarding Methodist Agogic Center, also known as MAC School, have now reached a level where many parents and community members believe urgent national attention and an independent review are required.
This a...
Dear Editor,
A recent editorial provided a timely reminder of the mutual responsibilities employers and employees share to maintain respectful, lawful, and professional relationships under the laws of St. Maarten. Unfortunately, the current reality fo...
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les professionnels et associations de l’organisation des fêtes patronales, le 14 juillet à Marigot, le 21 juillet à Grand Case ...
Face aux défis climatiques et aux zones blanches, une innovation locale change la donne : PIMS Antilles. Cette Progressive Web App (PWA) de nouvelle génération bouscule les codes en garantissant un accès total à l'information, que vous soyez en plein...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce service en li...
