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PHILIPSBURG:--- A youth-led research initiative has been launched in Sint Maarten, aiming to explore how young people experience participation in society, from voicing opinions and receiving feedback to understanding their rights and roles as active citizens.
The project brings together a team of passionate young researchers, ages 15 to 20, who are currently enrolled in the Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP), which offers summer employment opportunities for students. With guidance from consultant Mr. van der Meijden...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Milton Peters College (MPC) and Sundial School are pleased to announce the final examination results for the 2024–2025 academic year. These outcomes, following the completion of the second examination period, reflect measurable academic progress, as well as areas for continued focus and improvement. Milton Peters College The final results at Milton Peters College show a notable improvement compared to the earlier examination period: • Total Students: 186 • Pass Rate: 65% • Fail Rate: 32% • No Show/Sick: 3% This mark...
Public office is supposed to be a sacred trust—a commitment to serve with humility, respect, and honesty. But in St. Maarten, it has become a playground for the arrogant, the greedy, and the self-serving. The very people elected to represent the public have turned their backs on their constituents, trading integrity for luxury and service for self-interest.
Over the years, we’ve seen a parade of politicians who enter office with one goal: to enrich themselves. Their selfishness and greed are so blatant that many of them eventually e...
~ Challenger Jamboree 2025: Where Community, Joy, and Ability Come Together~
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, June 14, the spirit of inclusion and community was fully displayed at the annual St. Maarten Little League Challenger Jamboree. For the second consecutive year, SZV Social & Health Insurances is proud to renew its partnership with the Sint Maarten Little League Association. This collaboration reflects SZV’s ongoing commitment to community inclusion and expanding access to wellness-promoting events. As part of our Corpor...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Department (KPSM) is issuing an urgent appeal to the owners of scooters and motorcycles that have been
impounded due to various infractions, including lack of proper documentation, expired road tax, or absence of valid insurance.
Over the past months, KPSM has intensified its efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic regulations across the island. As a result, a significant number of two-wheeled vehicles have been confiscated and are currently being held at t...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has become aware of a video circulating widely on social media platforms depicting a...
Minister Tackling urges the public to expose wrongdoing. ~
PHILIPSBURG: --- The Immigration and Naturalization Department (IND) faces a gr...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a shocking display of governmental incompetence and lack of accountability, Minister of Public Health, Social De...
Simpson Bay:--- A brazen jewelry store robbery unfolded this afternoon July 9th, 2025, shortly after 5 PM, leaving the community in shock...
PHILIPSBURG:--- When public officials are entrusted with safeguarding the welfare of their constituents, particularly the vulnerable yout...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In an ongoing mission to create a safer and more compassionate Sint Maarten, Victim Support Services (VSS) partnered this...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On the evening of Monday, July 8, 2025, around 18:00 hours, the Police Central Dispatch received a call regarding a threa...
Transparency and accountability form the backbone of any functioning democracy. When governments fail to provide clear and complete infor...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The investigation into the sexual harassment case involving two employees of the Ministry of VSA has officially been comp...
PHILIPSBURG: --- On Wednesday, during the Council of Ministers press briefing, the Deputy Prime Minister of St. Maarten, and Minister of ...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, na...
Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.
Items such as marker pens, na...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) informs the general public that as part of the ongoing Sidewalk Beautification Project, road works will commence on a section of Ca...
As of 1 September 2025, Stichting WeConnect will have a new Programme Manager. Pam Evertsz will succeed the current Programme Manager, Tanja Fraai. The board, Tanja Fraai, and the WeConnect team are very pleased with the outcome of the r...
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...
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.
Fou...
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. H...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin et son service Info Jeunes Saint-Martin organisent le projet « Creative Content Challenge ».
Le service Info Jeunes a pour objectif de créer des espaces de rencontre et de partage pour les je...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin représentée par le président Louis Mussington et l’Université des Antilles représentée par son président Michel Geoffroy, ont signé une convention, fin juin 2025, en faveur de la formation continue post ba...
La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les administrés, de la fermeture exceptionnelle de la structure France Services de Sandy-Ground.
Dans le cadre des travaux à France Services Sandy-Ground, les bureaux seront exceptionnellement fermé...
