CAY HILL:--- A large crowd of participants walked in solidarity last week, Thursday, November 13th, along Front Street for a Mental Health Awareness March organized by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF).
The event was held on World Kindness Day, a date that serves as a reminder that caring for one’s mental health and seeking support when needed is an essential act of kindness. This message aligned with the march's theme, “End the Silence. Break the Stigma,” which was designed to promote open conversation, self-compassion, and a culture of ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina last week received H.E. Zhang Kaibin, Consul General of the People’s Republic of ...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a decisive move to safeguard the long-term stability of the nation’s healthcare system, Minister of Public Health Richinel Brug has...
PHILIPSBURG: --- A deep-seated crisis of mismanagement, corruption, and regulatory negligence has left St. Maarten's public transportation secto...
PHILIPSBURG:--- After a six-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Soca Rumble competition is officially making its comeback for Carnival...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, announced changes to Sint Ma...
PHILIPSBURG: --- During the Council of Ministers press briefing, Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Hon. Richinel Brug, a...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Significant progress is being made on the General Health Insurance (GHI) legislation, a landmark reform aimed at creating a more equi...
~Developing Economies Take Centre Stage at Landmark International Gathering.~
Accra/PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant milestone for Sint Maarten an...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The police force of Sint. Maarten KPSM, together with the Prosecutor’s Office Sint Maarten OM SXM, appeals to the public for assistanc...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a heated and urgent public meeting of Parliament on Monday, November 17, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina found himself at th...
PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- Thursday, November 20th, is World Children’s Day. The 2025 theme is, “Listen to children, stand up for the rights of every child, every day.”
Around the world, children are standing up and talking about their lives, their hopes,...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, thanks the public for their enthusiastic participation in Financial Literacy Month. The sessions held so far have been well attended, highlighting the community’s strong interest in gaining fina...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, joins the global community in recognizing International Men’s Day 2025, underscoring the vital role men play in families, workplaces, and com...
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...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert
Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voic...
Dear Editor,
As we reflect on St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, it's an opportune moment to address a longstanding issue that has garnered attention in recent years—the tendency to
overlook local professionals and companies, particularly by the governme...
Quel défi pour notre collectivité d’outre-mer ?
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin, représentée par sa directrice générale des services, Natacha PETRINE, a proposé à ses cadres administratifs une première session de formation sur la thématique de l’intel...
Dans le cadre de l’organisation des épreuves mensuelles pratiques des examens du permis de conduire, il est porté à l’attention des automobilistes et riverains :
• du secteur de Sandy-Ground/Morne Rond :
Le parking du stade Albéric RICHARDS sera fermé ...
Le centre des finances publiques de Saint-Martin poursuit « la campagne des avis 2025 » en novembre et en décembre dans les France Services.
Le Centre des Finances Publiques (CFP) de Saint-Martin organise des accueils de proximité dans les France Serv...
