PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, is calling on residents to remain vigilant and to begin all necessary preparations as Tropical Storm Erin continues its westward track toward the Lesser Antilles.
According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), as of 5:00 PM today, Tropical Storm Erin was located at latitude 16.7N and longitude 51.2W, approximately 792 miles east of Sint Maarten. The system is moving west at about 17 mph (28 km/h) and is expected to shift to a west-northwest ...
PORT ST. MAARTEN:--- The Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) has carried out a number of assessments in preparation for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season wi...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Windward Islands Civil Servants Union – Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) extends heartfelt thanks to the members of the Coast Guar...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The government’s behavior regarding critical national issues has left citizens reeling with frustration and anger. Under the pretext o...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Demographic developments set to drive a sharp rise in healthcare costs Willemstad/Philipsburg – Rising costs driven by demographic pre...
PHILIPSBURG:---- On Monday morning, August 11, 2025, police responded to a serious incident in South Reward where four dogs attacked a man walking alo...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Library proudly announces the retirement of Irmin Hughes-Richards , Manager of Information Services and Human Resources,...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, August 14th, 2025, just after 10:30 AM, an armed robbery took place at a jewelry store located on Front Street.
According ...
STATEMENT FROM THE NV GEBE SUPERVISORY BOARD
PHILIPSBURG:--- This statement by the Supervisory Board of NV GEBE responds to recent calls for its resign...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Wednesday morning, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which includes the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and othe...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Utilities are fundamental to everyday life, and affordable access to electricity and water is critical for households and businesses a...
Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) The Ministry of VSA in collaboration with the Ministry of ECYS kindly requests that any non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, or private persons who are currently involved in—...
Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) The Ministry of VSA in collaboration with the Ministry of ECYS kindly requests that any non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, or private persons who are currently involved in—...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten proudly announces the official approval of the expanded Function Book for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, which includes the creation of 20 new positions dedicated to Sint Maarten’s branch of...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) informs all public transportation permit holders that the issuance of confirmation letters has been suspended until further notice.
The confirmation letter process commenced on ...
Dear Editor,
Recent parliamentary debates have raised important questions about the practice of Members of Parliament voting in favor of a motion while opposing the national budget. This is neither contradictory nor unprecedented. In Sint Maarten’s pa...
Dear Editor,
Well, well, well. Would you look at that? Another year passed and still not one coconut shifted on the Great Bay sand where the so-called Planet Hollywood resort was supposed to rise up like a movie star on premiere night.
Four hundred and...
Dear Editor,
The need for tax reform in Sint Maarten is undeniable. With a fragile economy, limited revenue streams, and increasing reliance on external funding, a fairer and more stable tax system is not a luxury but a necessity. However, the c...
faveur du développement du dépistage du cancer du sein chez les femmes âgées de 50 à 74 ans. CONTEXTE Comme chaque année, le mois d'octobre est consacré à la lutte contre le cancer du sein. Il s'agit du cancer le plus fréquent chez la femme, avec env...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents et les étudiants que le portail d’aide à la mobilité des étudiants (AME) sera opérationnel du 1er aout au 31 décembre 2025. Cette aide, cofinancée par le Fonds Social Européen+ est accessible aux ét...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les administrés, du report de la réouverture de la structure France Services de Sandy-Ground.
Dans le cadre des travaux à France Services Sandy-Ground, les bureaux sont exceptionnellement fermés au public, depui...
