Cole Bay:--- An attempted robbery at a newly opened jewelry store in the Opal Building was thwarted on Thursday, leaving no injuries and no losses reported. The incident, confirmed by Police Spokesman Joe Josepha, has raised questions about the store's location and security measures.
According to police reports, armed gunmen targeted the jewelry store, which is situated in the same building as a police sub-station and near the French border. Despite their efforts, the robbers were unsuccessful and fled the scene empty-handed. Authorities h...
The Netherlands:--- Professor Francio Guadeloupe, endowed professor of Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations, will deliver his inaugural lecture at...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The NAPB Police Union wishes to express its serious concerns regarding the deployment of Surinamese Correctional Officers to the Point...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The embattled Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) at NV GEBE has once again found itself at the center of controversy, as two ...
SOUTH REWARD:--- The St. Maarten Community Collective of South Reward issues this statement to express our deepest sympathies and unwavering solidarit...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Senior prison guard and former prison director Aartwich Bell has been transferred to the prison on Bonaire after completing his initia...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a raw, emotionally charged press conference, the men and women risking their lives for Sint Maarten issued a blistering indict...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On February 16, 2026, the Minister of Justice Nathalie M. Tackling signed a one-year cooperation agreement with the Minister of Justic...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In the interest of further promoting general safety on Sint Maarten, the Action Team of the police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conduc...
PHILIPSBURGS:--- Philipsburg, the heart of St. Maarten and a hub for tourism, has become a glaring symbol of neglect and incompetence. Once a vibrant ...
POND ISLAND:--- The St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) is issuing this response to Mr. Hato to clearly remind all parties that Telem is a public c...
CCF invites individuals, organizations, and institutions to submit their cultural and creative projects. Selection will be based on respect for CCF’s values, alignment with the themes of each call, the quality and feasibility of proposals, and the pr...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tax Administration reminds the public that the deadline to complete payments and collect the 2026 Motor Vehicle Stickers is fast approaching.
All distribution phases have now been enacted, and motorists across all vehi...
PHILIPSBURG:--- “There’s something powerful about women shaping policy.” These were the words of Cassandra Richardson, Director of Victim Support Services (VSS), as her team welcomed members of the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to the VSS Headquarters...
Dear Editor,
I generally stay away from weighing in on Sint Maarten issues lately. There is too much going on, and most public commentary is noise. And for two decades, I worked relentlessly for this island, so now that I’m more active regionally, I t...
Dear Mr. Editor,
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the late Mr. Rudy Benjamin. As a community-spirited people, we must return to the basics of truly knowing our neighborhoods and the residents with...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Yesterday, while visiting the scenic Bells Lookout Point, we were met with a deeply upsetting sight that left tourists and onlookers heartbroken. A large pig and several young chickens were found in distressing conditions at the top o...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les administrés, de la fermeture exceptionnelle de la déchetterie de Galisbay l’après-midi du lundi 9 février 2026.
Le site de la déchetterie « Bienvenue » située route du port de Galisbay, Baie de la Potence es...
Fort du succès des deux premières éditions, le Conservatoire Européen d’Écriture Audiovisuelle renouvelle l’opération ATOM, qui permet depuis 2022 à
des talents ultramarins d’intégrer la formation longue certifiante de scénariste du CEEA. Gr...
La Commission de l'OECO félicite l'Institut mondial pour la croissance verte (GGGI) pour ses réalisations significatives dans la Caraïbe orientale au cours de l'année 2025, marquant une nouvelle année de collaboration fructueuse en faveur du développ...
