PHILIPSBURG:--- Strengthening Sint Maarten's ability to recognize human trafficking, protect victims and bring traffickers to justice was the focus of a five-day training programme organized by the National Reporting Center (NRC), in partnership with the Prosecutor's Office (OM), from October 19 to 23, 2026.
The training responds to shortcomings highlighted in the United States Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which placed Sint Maarten in Tier 3, the lowest classif...
SMN News examines the gap between earlier demands, remembrance funding, and the results reported fro...
Heyliger-Marten urges entrepreneurs to describe the obstacles preventing them from growing
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Ali calls for an apology, Mottley demands justice, and Caribbean reparations bodies prepare to press...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten plans to meet local maritime stakehold...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Efforts to strengthen local food production must confront crop damage from mon...
PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten’s system for regulating essential supermarket goods could be substantial...
PHILIPSBURG: Hundreds of transport permits remain outside the figures confirmed in the governme...
SOL has lawyered up and is withholding key pricing information, says Heyliger-Marten
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COLE BAY:--- The management and board of Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten (APS) met with Mi...
Cole Bay:--- Building on the success of previous APS Walkathons, Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Ma...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is issuing a clear warning to students, pare...
Questions surround a canceled tender, changes to bidding rules, contract prices, and equipment score...
M edia interviews, travel agency outreach, and community engagement highlight opportunities for trave...
Strategic roadshows expand destination exposure, strengthen industry relationships, and open new opp...
Questions have been raised over the cancellation, changed parcel limits, and reported awards; offici...
Minister says cruise calls underpin special hours for St. Martin Day, Christmas and New Year’s Day
PHILIPSBURG:--- Shops in Philipsburg have been granted an exemption to open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on St. Martin Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day...
Draft tax amendment awaits Finance input; no implementation date announced
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says shortcomings in the legal framework are complicating ef...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF) organized an interactive nutrition workshop for athletes and their parents as part of preparations for the OECS Swimming Championships, taking place November 6–8, 2026, in Saint Lucia.
The ses...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
