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Ministry VROMI announces road closures starting June 15 related to sewage works.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), hereby announces that there will be several road closures related to sewage work that has to be carried out in different areas.
There will be a temporary road closure of Back Street between intersections Hotel Steeg/Korte Steeg and School Steeg/H. Beaujon Steeg, on Sunday June 15th from 8:00pm till Monday June 16th 5:00am, and this is related to sewage connection Backstreet lot #114.

There will be a temporary closure of Front Street between intersections Hendrik Straat and Emmaplein from Monday June 16th at 8:00pm till Tuesday June 17th 5:00am, and entails the installation of sewage connection to offices near Kanaalsteeg. Work will continue on Tuesday June 17th 8:00pm till Wednesday June 18th 5:00am and is related to sewage connection of shops near Kanaalsteeg.

There will be a temporary road closure of D.C. Steeg on Thursday June 19th 6:30am till Friday June 20th 6:00pm and is related to a sewage connection at DC Steeg.

Motorists and pedestrians are requested to be vigilant and observant for the traffic directional signs indicating what works are underway in the respective area.
Ministry VROMI apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Parents demand accountability at MAC.

Parents demand accountability at MAC.

~Open letter raises concerns about student safety, classroom conditions, paid after-school lessons, and school management.~

PHILIPSBURG: -...

VROMI & Kadaster strengthen ties with aruba on infrastructure/data management.

VROMI & Kadaster strengthen ties with aruba on infrastructure/data management.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, as part of his effor...

Council: Screening of justice personnel in the Caribbean Netherlands falls short and entails significant risks.

BONAIRE: --- The integrity of employees within the justice system is an important prerequisite for trust in the rule of law. Justice...

Five Suspects Arrested Following Early Morning Police Operation in Dutch Quarter.

Five Suspects Arrested Following Early Morning Police Operation in Dutch Quarter.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrested five male suspects during the early hours of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, du...

One arrested as police expand probe into stolen identities and fake driver's license network.

One arrested as police expand probe into stolen identities and fake driver's license network.

~KPSM confirms one suspect in custody as detectives intensify investigation into alleged identity fraud scheme. ~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Th...

Customs Sint Maarten intercepts 20 kilos of cocaine, two suspects arrested in the Netherlands.

Customs Sint Maarten intercepts 20 kilos of cocaine, two suspects arrested in the Netherlands.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Customs Sint Maarten intercepted 20 kilograms of cocaine during an inspection of an in-transit container vessel at ...

KPSM Condemns Armed Attack on Police Officers in Cole Bay.

KPSM Condemns Armed Attack on Police Officers in Cole Bay.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a serious incident that occurred during the early morning hours o...

Jade Maccow Takes on Presidency of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset.

Jade Maccow Takes on Presidency of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset celebrated an evening of inspiration, recognition, fellowship, and new beginni...

Gendarmerie opens applications for 2026 Cadet Program in St. Martin and St. Barth.

Gendarmerie opens applications for 2026 Cadet Program in St. Martin and St. Barth.

MARIGOT: --- The French Gendarmerie, in partnership with the Association of the Cadets of the Gendarmerie of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-M...

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Local News

Statia Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the First Salute With Historic Mural Unveiling in Washington, D.C.

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Statia Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the First Salute With Historic Mural Unveiling in Washington, D.C.

~Statia’s pivotal role in global history is celebrated through a unique artistic bridge and an international livestream linking Washington and The Hague.~

Statia Government proudly marked a historic milestone today, celebrating the 250th ...

James Finies announces Historic UN Development: Bonaire Draft Resolution Formally Registered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
James Finies announces Historic UN Development: Bonaire Draft Resolution Formally Registered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

BONAIRE:  1 July 2026, James Finies announces to the people of Bonaire that, in recognition of the abolition of slavery in 1863 in the colonized Antillean islands of the Caribbean, the Bonaire Draft Resolution, sponsored by two Cari...

Megaleios publishes white paper “How to Fix a Utility Company”

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Megaleios publishes white paper “How to Fix a Utility Company”

PHILIPSBURG:--- Megaleios Communications + Consultancy has  published How  to Fix a Utility Company, a governance white paper examining N.V. GEBE as a live case study in utility governance, reliability, public trust, fi...

The Letters

The Bonaire Education Crisis

25 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

We are commencing a series of articles dedicated to education on Bonaire. The objective is to examine the historical development of education on our island, the progress that has been achieved, the challenges that have persisted, and the...

Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.

26 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.

 Dear Editor,

The concerns being raised regarding Methodist Agogic Center, also known as MAC School, have now reached a level where many parents and community members believe urgent national attention and an independent review are re...

Seven Years of Silence, Two Years of Deductions: CBA Employees Demand Pension Accountability.

29 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM

Dear Editor,
A recent editorial provided a timely reminder of the mutual responsibilities employers and employees share to maintain respectful, lawful, and professional relationships under the laws of St. Maarten. Unfortunately, the curre...

French News

La Commission de l'OECO s'apprête à renforcer son engagement en faveur de l'égalité des sexes grâce à un nouveau cycle de formation.

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La Commission de l'Organisation des États de la Caraïbe orientale (OECO) a lancé un cycle de formation du personnel sur l'intégration de la dimension de genre le 15 juin 2026, réaffirmant ainsi son engagement à intégrer l'égalité des gen...

Un incident technique bloque la délivrance de certains actes administratifs.

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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe ses administrés qu'un incident interne affecte actuellement le fonctionnement de certaines applications métiers, empêchant temporairement l'émission de documents administratifs.

Le service des Titre...

ANNUAIRE DES ASSOCIATIONS 2027 Les associations sont appelées à s’inscrire !

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La Direction Vie associative et citoyenneté lance un appel aux associations qui souhaitent s’inscrire dans la prochaine édition de l’annuaire des associations (2027). Cet outil de communication, créé par la Collectivité de Saint-Martin, ...

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