KPSM special team achieves successes during intensive control week.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Exceptional Team of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) successfully carried out multiple operations from December 15 to 21, 2025 , aimed at maintaining public order and safety in Sint Maarten. The operations took place at irregular times and at various locations, with particular focus on firearm possession, narcotics, and preventive enforcement in hotspot areas.

During the last week, the Team arrested four suspects:

• On the Boardwalk, a suspect was arrested who is suspected of serious violent crimes, including attempted murder,...

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WYCCF celebrates 14 Sister Basilia Center SPW 4 graduates.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On December 19, the White & Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) proudly celebrated the graduation of fourteen employees from the Sister Basilia Center (SBC), all of whom successfully completed their accredited Social Pedagogic Worker (SPW) Level 4 diploma.
The graduates are: Davila Smith, Marya Morrison, Roumelta Gumbs, Vanessa Mclean, Rhunella Nicolaas, Shemiqua Lake, Raquill Brooks, Hendricia Hodge, Christine Powell, Loeann Thompson, Richaline Wilson, Rhode Jean-Louis, Shardina Cannonier and Chanicha David.
The SPW 4 progra...

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Tzu Chi raises $5,601 for Jamaica hurricane relief, container of goods shipped.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Small donations from across St. Maarten raised a total of US$5,601.47 to support relief efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island on October 28, 2025, through a public fundraising initiative led by the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation St. Maarten.

From November 1 to December 11, 2025, Tzu Chi volunteers collected donations in supermarkets, on streets, and in public areas, encouraging residents to give according to their means. The funds were used directly and transparently to support off...

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Governor Baly meets Governor’s Symposium Youth Creative Vision Contest winners.

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG:--- His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly met with the winner and finalists of the Youth Creative Vision Contest, organized in connection with the 2025 Governors Symposium under the theme “15 Years of Constitutional Autonomy: Achievements, Lessons and Prospects.” The informal meeting took place at the Cabinet of the Governor in Harbour View.

The contest invited students to share their vision for the future of Sint Maarten, drawing inspiration from lessons of the past and present. Submissions were presented in the form o...

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