St. Maarten’s GHI Reform Moves Forward.

PHILIPSBURG: --- Significant progress is being made on the General Health Insurance (GHI) legislation, a landmark reform aimed at creating a more equitable healthcare system in St. Maarten. Recent updates from the Minister of Health and Labor Richinel Brug confirm that the initiative is advancing through key legislative stages, bringing the nation closer to providing universal, fair, and sustainable access to health services for every resident. This reform represents a significant step in strengthening the foundation of our community's well-bei...

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President of Parliament Wescot-Williams to Chair International Gender Equality Conference ( ICGE) in Accra, Ghana this week.

~Developing Economies Take Centre Stage at Landmark International Gathering.~

Accra/PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant milestone for Sint Maarten and the wider Caribbean, Sint Maarten Parliament’s Chairperson Wescot-Williams has been appointed Chairperson of the 2025 International Conference on Gender Equality, taking place in Accra, Ghana. 

MP Wescot-Williams departed this past weekend to lead this significant global conference under the theme  “ Charting the Next Frontier for Gender Equality in Developing Economies”. This ausp...

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Public assistance sought to identify vehicle and possible witness.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The police force of Sint. Maarten KPSM, together with the Prosecutor’s Office Sint Maarten OM SXM, appeals to the public for assistance following a violent armed robbery that occurred on Friday, 17 October 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm at Ocean Jewelry in the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Dawn Beach.

During this incident, three masked individuals drove onto the premises and entered the establishment, brandishing a gun.  Following that, the perpetrators fled the scene in a stolen black Kia Soul with an undisclosed amount of je...

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Prime Minister Luc Mercelina Faces Backlash for Misleading Parliament and Frontline Workers.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a heated and urgent public meeting of Parliament on Monday, November 17, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina found himself at the center of controversy over his handling of negotiations with the WICSU/PSU union regarding the grievances of frontline workers, including firefighters and ambulance personnel. The meeting, convened to address the escalating tensions, revealed a troubling pattern of miscommunication, broken trust, and alleged dishonesty on the part of the Prime Minister.
The crux of the issue lies in the Prime Min...

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