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Basic Bank Account Legislation Approved.

Basic Bank Account Legislation Approved.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Minister of Finance announces the approval of the Basic Bank Account legislation, a major step toward expanding financial in...

It is time for Government to Break the Glass Ceiling for Locals.

It is time for Government to Break the Glass Ceiling for Locals.

PHILIPSBURG:---  In a recent address to the community, Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People’s Party (UPP), Honorable Omar Ottley,...

Minister Brug invites seniors to “Senior Connect” – A one-day event focused on access to care and support.

Minister Brug invites seniors to “Senior Connect” – A one-day event focused on access to care and support.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, is pleased to announce “Senior Connect”, a ...

Breaking the cycle: Oranje Fonds seeks poverty initiatives that focus on lasting change.


Registration for Appeltjes van Oranje 2026 is now open

Starting today, the Oranje Fonds will be looking for special projects that are eligible for an A...

Repeat Offender Jailed for Three Years After Drug Bust in Sandy Ground.

Repeat Offender Jailed for Three Years After Drug Bust in Sandy Ground.

SANDY GROUND:---  A routine patrol by local gendarmerie forces led to a significant arrest earlier this week, resulting in a three-year prison se...

Gendarmerie Nationale Intensifies Fugitive Search in Northern Islands, Reaches Milestone of 100 Arrests.

Gendarmerie Nationale Intensifies Fugitive Search in Northern Islands, Reaches Milestone of 100 Arrests.

SAINT-MARTIN:---  In a significant operational update released this week, the Gendarmerie nationale has announced a major milestone in its enhanc...

Governor Ajamu Baly Calls for Unity, Civic Responsibility, and Vision in 2026 New Year’s Address.

Governor Ajamu Baly Calls for Unity, Civic Responsibility, and Vision in 2026 New Year’s Address.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a heartfelt and forward-looking New Year’s address delivered during the 2026 Governor’s New Year’s Reception, His Excellency Governo...

New Banking amendment seeks to mandate universal access to payment accounts.

New Banking amendment seeks to mandate universal access to payment accounts.

PHILIPSBURG: ---  A legislative proposal introduced by MP Ardwell Irion aims to drastically reshape the landscape of basic banking services, mand...

MP Lewis raises alarm over leadership and conduct at immigration department.

MP Lewis raises alarm over leadership and conduct at immigration department.

PHILIPSBURG:--- During the parliamentary session on Friday, Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis voiced strong concerns regarding the current state ...

Historic Win for Financial Fairness: MP Francisco A. Lacroes’ Motion Carried Unanimously in Parliament.

Historic Win for Financial Fairness: MP Francisco A. Lacroes’ Motion Carried Unanimously in Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a landmark move for banking reform and consumer protection, Parliament today unanimously adopted a motion by MP Francisco A. Lacroe...

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Local News

Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations (CKAIR) to meet for discussions on preparations Tripartite and IPKO February 2026 among others.

-1 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Permanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations (CKAIR) of Parliament will meet on January 13, 2026.
The Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 10.00hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminast...

Cervical Health Awareness. Cervical Cancer is Preventable.

18 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

It is almost exclusively caused by ...

The Caribbean’s greatest export is talent. It’s time to stop giving it away.

23 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert

They leave the Caribbean for a reason. Not because of a lack of love for home, but to pursue growth. They want to learn more, see more, become more. They earn degrees, skills, networks, and experience that the world respects. The...

The Letters

Irregular Payment of ‘Pension-like Allowance.

1 MONTHS 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 two years, I ha...

It’s not all about the money.

1 MONTHS 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 to understand,...

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 within the agen...

French News

Un récidiviste condamné à trois ans de prison après une arrestation pour trafic de drogue à Sandy Ground.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

SANDY GROUND — Une patrouille de routine de la gendarmerie locale a mené à une arrestation importante en début de semaine, se soldant par une peine de trois ans d'emprisonnement pour un récidiviste bien connu.
Le mercredi 7 janvier, les gendarmes ont ...

La Gendarmerie Nationale intensifie la recherche de fugitifs dans les îles du Nord et atteint le cap des 100 interpellations.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

SAINT-MARTIN:---  Dans un bilan opérationnel majeur publié cette semaine, la Gendarmerie nationale a annoncé avoir franchi une étape importante dans son initiative renforcée visant à appréhender les fugitifs sur les territoires de Saint-Barthéle...

La Gendarmerie Mobilisée pour la Sécurité : Une Interpellation Marquante à Quartier d’Orléans.

4 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
La Gendarmerie Mobilisée pour la Sécurité : Une Interpellation Marquante à Quartier d’Orléans.

La sécurité de nos concitoyens est une priorité absolue pour la gendarmerie. L’interpellation récente d’un individu porteur d’une arme de poing illustre une fois de plus notre engagement sans faille dans la lutte contre la détention illégale d’armes ...

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