PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (April 10, 2026) - The St. Maarten Civil Aviation Authority (SMCAA) reminds residents, visitors, and commercial operators that all drone flights within designated No-Fly Zones (NFZs) require prior authorization from the Authority. The reminder comes as part of the ongoing “Respect the Sky” safety campaign to promote responsible drone operations and protect airspace safety.
Under national aviation safety provisions, drone operators must first determine whether their intended flight area falls within a No-Fly Zone by cons...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, together with her Cabinet, welcomed Ms. Nicole Marlin as Director of the Si...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina and the Minister of Sports (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs, along with St. Maarten National Athle...
PHILIPSBURG:--- A pivotal moment in St. Maarten’s ongoing cannabis legalization debate unfolded this week as a medical expert delivered a powerful and...
PHILIPSBURG: --- A high-stakes parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, brought renewed attention to the proposed legalizatio...
PHILIPSBURG: --- A lively debate unfolded in Parliament as Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Members of Parliament clashed over the role of mi...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has reported an overall decline in major crime categories for 2025, while warning that yo...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten, represented by the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in his capacity as Minister of General A...
Simpson Bay:--- Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) proudly welcomed home St. Maarten’s CARIFTA 2026 Athletics Delegation with a ceremo...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance has convicted four suspects in the case concerning the violent, armed robbery at Splash Jewelers on July 9...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Library Belvedere location was transformed into a realm of imagination and giggles this Easter, as 19 early learners ...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID, would like to inform the general public that the clinic at the CPS Offices at the Vineyard Building Office Park in Philipsburg is open for COVID vaccines by appointment only, an...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- With vibrant celebrations of Carnival 2026 now underway, the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), through Collective Prevention Services (CPS), is reminding vendors the public of the importance ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Sports within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) is pleased to announce the upcoming King’s Games (Koningsspelen) 2026, held in honor of His Royal Highness King Willem-Alexander Claus George ...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few days, I have read the reflections circulating online from St. Martiners, especially young St. Martiners, with a mixture of recognition and concern. Their words carry all of our frustration, but also something much more i...
Dear Editor,
Over the past few years, many concerns have been raised about what is happening at St. Dominic High School. News reports have already mentioned that a number of teachers have left the school last year, and many of them pointed to problems...
By Dr. David Leffler
The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone cannot resolve...
La Caisse Territoriale des Œuvres Scolaires (CTOS) informe les parents d’élèves du secteur de Sandy-Ground de la réouverture de la régie annexe de la CTOS, à compter du 1er avril 2026.
La régie annexe de la CTOS rouvre son accueil de proximité Route d...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin, représentée par son président Louis Mussington et sa 3e vice-présidente Dominique Démocrite Louisy, a accueilli une délégation de France Travail, lundi 30 mars 2026, conduite par le directeur général France Travail, m...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin constate, avec regret, l’annonce de la suspension des « Mardis de Grand-Case », événement majeur pour l’animation, l’attractivité et la dynamique économique du territoire et souhaite rappeler que les subventions associ...
