Despite continued growth prospects Heightened geopolitical tensions call for enhanced policy vigilance.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  Following robust growth in 2025, economic activity is expected to continue expanding in 2026. However, the recent escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential spillovers to commodity and financial markets, pose increasing risks to the outlook. “While the monetary union has demonstrated resilience, the external environment has become more turbulent. This calls for continued vigilance and clear policy priorities,” said Richard Doornbosch, President of ...

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Police Conduct Control Operations; Multiple Arrests Made.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conducted targeted control operations on Thursday, March 26, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and maintain order in the community.

During these operations, a total of seven (7) vehicles were stopped and controlled, while approximately forty (40) individuals were subjected to stop-and-search procedures. As a result of these actions, one individual was arrested after it was discovered that he was wanted in connection with a case involving threats made against another ...

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Constitutional Crisis Explodes in Sint Maarten: Prime Minister Accused of Power Grab, Retaliation, and Undermining Rule of Law.

PHILIPSBURG: --- A deepening political crisis is shaking Sint Maarten to its core, as explosive allegations paint a picture of a government teetering on the edge of institutional collapse. At the center stands the Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, now facing mounting claims of cronyism, abuse of power, and a direct challenge to the very constitutional safeguards designed to protect the nation.

What began as internal friction has erupted into a full-scale confrontation—one that now pits the Prime Minister against the Governor, civil servants, an...

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Sint Maarten Strengthens Caribbean Voice at 39th Parlatino Assembly.

Panama City, Panama:---  Member of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams represented Sint Maarten at the 39th Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino), where regional leaders gathered under the theme: “For the Sustainability of Latin America and the Caribbean in a Changing World.”

During the Assembly, a significant development was the Board of Directors' approval to present a proposal to establish an interim commission focused on the Caribbean region of Parlatino. This initiative is expected to strengthen ...

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