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President of Parliament receives Ombudsman year report.

ombudsmangivesreportgarrindell05062011Philipsburg:--- Honourable President of Parliament Drs. Gracita Arrindell stated that the Ombudsman will receive an official invitation from parliament to further provide elucidation to the House on the contents of the report as well as future plans of the office of Ombudsman. This presentation before members of parliament is expected to take place either in August or the first week of September.

On Monday June 6, the Ombudsman report will be added on the list of incoming documents.

KPSM Conducts Targeted Control Operations to Enhance Public Safety.

PHILIPSBURG:--- During the evening hours of Friday, continuing into Saturday night and early Sunday morning, a team of the Police Force o...

No More Life Certificates Needed for SZV Pensioners in The Netherlands.

No More Life Certificates Needed for SZV Pensioners in The Netherlands.

PHILIPSBURG:---    Social & Health Insurances (SZV) proudly announces a major improvement in service for pensioners residing ...

Sarkozy Faces Threats in Prison Following his first day in prison.

PARIS, FRANCE:--- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is currently serving a five-year prison sentence at La Santé prison in Paris af...

PM Mercelina: ‘Sint Maarten Must Make Hard Choices to Build a Sustainable Future’.

PM Mercelina: ‘Sint Maarten Must Make Hard Choices to Build a Sustainable Future’.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says Sint Maarten must make “strong decisions” to achieve true socioeconomic progress, a...

Border Control, Public Safety & Police Strategy.

Border Control, Public Safety & Police Strategy.

~Justice Minister Tackling Unveils New Border Control and Safety Upgrades~

PHILIPSBURG:-- The Ministry of Justice will roll out a ne...

Sint Maarten leader sends formal letter to the Kingdom urging proactive coordination on regional security.

Sint Maarten leader sends formal letter to the Kingdom urging proactive coordination on regional security.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has confirmed that his government has formally alerted the Kingdom of the Netherlands ab...

From Paris to Philipsburg: A Tale of Two Justice Systems.

From Paris to Philipsburg: A Tale of Two Justice Systems.

~As France jails ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, Sint Maarten shows that in small democracies too, political power no longer guarantees imm...

Prison Conditions, Réhabilitation & UNODC Initiatives.

Prison Conditions, Réhabilitation & UNODC Initiatives.

~Tackling: ‘We Must Give Hope to Those Already Behind Bars’~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of  Justice Nathalie  Tackling sa...

Minister of Justice Tackling Confirms Start of New Prison Construction Under UNOPS Supervision.

Minister of Justice Tackling Confirms Start of New Prison Construction Under UNOPS Supervision.

PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has confirmed that the long-awaited new prison facility for Sint Maarten will soon...

PM Mercelina: Government pushing GEBE for Accuracy, Fair Tariffs, and Consumer Relief.

PM Mercelina: Government pushing GEBE for Accuracy, Fair Tariffs, and Consumer Relief.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says the government of Sint Maarten remains “fully engaged” with NV GEBE to ensure accur...

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Local News

OECS Commission Launches 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme: Strengthening the Blue Economy through Innovation and Opportunity.

10 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

The  Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission , through the  Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC)  Project, officially launched the  2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 of the Regional MSME...

Continuation Public meeting of Parliament handling the draft National Ordinance containing rules regarding a basic payment account for consumers.

10 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will hold a Public meeting on October 24, 2025. 

The Public meeting, which was adjourned on September 17, 2025, will be reconvened on Friday at 10.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminas...

Scooter accident on A.J.C. Brouwers Road under investigation.

15 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Scooter accident on A.J.C. Brouwers Road under investigation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, a traffic accident involving a scooter and a motor vehicle occurred on A.J.C. Brouwers Road near the entrance of a hardware store. The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) responded p...

The Letters

Integrity on Hold in Parliament.

9 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

Parliament’s decision to appoint MP Peterson as Chair of the Committee for Spatial Planning, Infrastructure, and Housing is nothing short of outrageous. This is not just the largest and most influential committee in Parliamen...

Is There Space for Untruths or Liars?

21 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

In the complex world of governance and corporate leadership, the principles of integrity, transparency, and truth are often presented as the bedrock of sound decision-making. Yet, an examination of official communications and...

Enough is Enough: St. Maarten Deserves Better Leadership.

22 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,

Once again, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has opened his mouth only to spew contempt for the very people he is supposed to serve. His latest diatribe, accusing St. Maarteners of having a "crab mentality," is not a call for...

French News

ADRESSAGE POSTAL Une réunion d’information pour les usagers, mardi 21 octobre

6 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
ADRESSAGE POSTAL Une réunion d’information pour les usagers, mardi 21 octobre

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin organise une réunion publique en partenariat avec La Poste, sur l’adressage, mardi 21 octobre 2025 à 17 h 00, à l’hôtel de la Collectivité à Marigot.

La réunion est ouverte à tous et a pour but d’informer l...

ENVIRONNEMENT Un état des lieux pour préparer le transfert de la compétence vers la Collectivité

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
ENVIRONNEMENT Un état des lieux pour préparer le transfert de la compétence vers la Collectivité

Jeudi 09 octobre dernier, le Président du Conseil Territorial, monsieur Louis Mussington, a reçu monsieur Julien Prieur, Docteur en droit de l’environnement, mandaté par la collectivité de Saint-Martin dresser un état des lieux sur ...

Permanences mensuelles gratuites du Conseil d’Architecture d’Urbanisme et de l’Environnement (CAUE).

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin a conventionné avec le Conseil d’Architecture d’Urbanisme et de l’Environnement (CAUE) de Guadeloupe, afin d’apporter une assistance technique à la population saint-martinoise, en matière d’urbanisme. Vous...

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