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SEMSAMAR Appoints Interim President.

Marigot:--- The Board of Administration of SEMSAMAR met on September 10, 2010. A motion was put during this meeting, requesting the dismissal of the President in office of the SEMSAMAR, Mr. Louis Constant FLEMING, elected in December 2009. This motion was adopted by a majority.

Following the adoption of this motion, Mrs. Annette PHILIPS was elected to the post of interim President of the Board of Administration of the SEMSAMAR.

"I thank the Board of Administration for entrusting me with the interim presidency, declared Mrs. PHILIPS. I shall convene the Board of Administration of SEMSAMAR within the time prescribed by our Articles of Incorporation for the election of the new President of the Board."

Semsamar administration reminds the community that Mrs. PHILIPS has been an administrator of SEMSAMAR for three years and that she has always defended the interests of Saint-Martin in this company where the Collectivity holds 51% of the shares. Mrs. PHILIPS is a Territorial Councilor of Saint-Martin.

Scooter Robbery Arrest UPDATE.

Scooter Robbery Arrest UPDATE.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to take the opportunity inform the public about a second arrest, in th...

Countdown to New Year:  A Countdown of Controversy: TEATT Ministry's Tumultuous 2025.

Countdown to New Year: A Countdown of Controversy: TEATT Ministry's Tumultuous 2025.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As 2025 draws to a close, the people of St. Maarten are left to reflect on a year marked by a string of controversies and...

Countdown to New Year: The Year of Broken Promises: A Scathing Review of PM Mercelina’s Leadership.

Countdown to New Year: The Year of Broken Promises: A Scathing Review of PM Mercelina’s Leadership.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As the countdown to the New Year begins, the people of St. Maarten are left looking back not with hope, but with profound...

Senior Civil Servants Strengthen Governance Skills.

Senior Civil Servants Strengthen Governance Skills.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Secretaries General of the various Ministries, together with the Secretary General to the Council of Ministers, recen...

Countdown to  New Year: Minister Marinka Gumbs — Fiscal Paralysis, Broken Promises, and a Country Governed Without a Budget.

Countdown to New Year: Minister Marinka Gumbs — Fiscal Paralysis, Broken Promises, and a Country Governed Without a Budget.

PHILIPSBURG: --- As Sint Maarten counts down to a new year, the state of the nation’s finances raises a serious alarm. Under the stewards...

Countdown to New Year: Justice Denied: The Staggering Incompetence of Minister Tackling’s Tenure.

Countdown to New Year: Justice Denied: The Staggering Incompetence of Minister Tackling’s Tenure.

PHILIPSBURG:--- While the Ministry of Justice is busy patting itself on the back for crime statistics that barely scratch the surface of ...

Countdown to New Year: The Falling Ministry in 2025:Ministry of VROMI in Crisis.

Countdown to New Year: The Falling Ministry in 2025:Ministry of VROMI in Crisis.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As 2025 draws to a close, a comprehensive year-end evaluation of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Env...

 Countdown to New Year: Minister Melissa Gumbs: A Year of Inaction, Excuses, and Neglect

Countdown to New Year: Minister Melissa Gumbs: A Year of Inaction, Excuses, and Neglect

PHILIPSBURG:--- In politics, it’s easy to criticize others, but true leadership requires action, accountability, and results. Minist...

Scooter Robbery at Kimsha Beach: One Suspect Arrested.

Scooter Robbery at Kimsha Beach: One Suspect Arrested.

PHILIPSBURG:--- At approximately 3:00 PM on December 28, 2025, officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) responded to an armed rob...

KPSM Special Team Arrests Suspect with Illegal Firearm and Narcotics on Christmas Eve.

KPSM Special Team Arrests Suspect with Illegal Firearm and Narcotics on Christmas Eve.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Special team of the police force of Sint. Maarten (KPSM) remained vigilant on Christmas Eve, conducting routine contr...

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Classifieds

Holiday Booths – Pilot Program to Bring Christmas to Philipsburg.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Applicatio...

Local News

Holiday Booths – Pilot Program to Bring Christmas to Philipsburg.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:---- To ensure a timely preparation for everyone, all persons wishing to vend along the roadside during the Christmas Season (December 15th, 2025 – January 5th, 2026)
As of November 21st, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Applicatio...

Fire Dept. approves six permits for firework displays on New Year’s Eve.

18 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The Fire Department of Sint Maarten, which falls under the Ministry of General Affairs, has approved six permits for firework displays to ring in the New Year.

The displays will take place at the following lo...

Government Website Offline

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The Department of Communication (DCOMM) hereby informs the general public that the official Government of Sint Maarten website, www.sintmaartengov.org, is currently offline due to unforeseen technical challe...

The Letters

Irregular Payment of ‘Pension-like Allowance.

20 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

I would like to draw attention to an issue that affects me, and likely many other pensioners as well: the irregular and unpredictable payment of the ‘Uitkering bij wijze van Pensioen’ (Pension-like Allowance).

Over the past tw...

It’s not all about the money.

28 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

The quality of our day is directly linked to the decision we make, not just on the day of, but the day prior. So goes for the quality of life on our island. It’s a reflection of past and present decisions. This is important t...

A Breach of Trust: The Alarming Trend of Licenses Issued to Minors.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,
In any system governed by rules, the expectation is simple: the rules apply to everyone, regardless of status or connection. Yet, a deeply troubling pattern suggests this fundamental principle is being eroded, particularly wi...

French News

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 18 décembre 2025.

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides exceptionnelles et bourses d’études, aux autoris...

Décisions du Conseil Exécutif du 15 décembre 2025.

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Le conseil exécutif est un organe décisionnaire qui délibère sur les affaires courantes de la Collectivité allant des ventilations des subventions aux associations aux attributions d’aides exceptionnelles et bourses d’études, aux autoris...

PROPOS DU DIRECTEUR DU CENTRE HOSPITALIER LOUIS CONSTANT FLEMING (CHLCF) CONSIDÉRÉS COMME INACCEPTABLES.

12 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

L’attention de l’Agence de Santé (ARS) de Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy a été appelée sur les réactions générées par une publication, sur un réseau social, du Directeur du Centre Hospitalier Louis Constant Fleming ...

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