Government of Sint Maarten

July 17, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is advising the public to strengthen food safety practices following reports of a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak currently under inve...

July 17, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell recently welcomed Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Marit Maij to the Cabinet for an introductory courtesy meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the relationship be...

July 17, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG —— Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Dr. Luc Mercelina, held a productive courtesy meeting with the management of Social and Health Insurances SZV on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for...

July 17, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – With schools now closed and the summer holiday season underway, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), is encouraging residents and visitors to...

July 17, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS) is proud to announce the approval and continuation of a structural subsidy of XCG 1,260,159.64 to the National Sports Institute (NSI) for the 2026 fiscal year. This critical investment r...

July 17, 2026

​Philipsburg – Following the many comments and questions received from the public, the Tax Administration wishes to provide clarity on what the law states regarding Room Tax and to whom it applies. Under Article 1 of the Logeergastenbelastingverordening (A.B. 2016, No. 14), th...

July 14, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten - As public discussion about the National Budget continues, the Minister of Finance believes it is important to clearly explain how the Government’s budget is prepared and what role each part of Government plays in that process. Preparing the Nationa...

July 13, 2026

​VROMI Encourages Residents to Explore the St. Martin Climate Impact Atlas Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – As the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) warns of a high risk of excessive heat from July through September 2026, the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Plannin...

July 13, 2026

​Philipsburg – The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, extends his heartfelt congratulations to **His Excellency Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone** on his inauguration as the new Island Governor (Gezaghebber) of Saba, describing his appointment as a pro...

July 13, 2026

​​On Saturday, July 11th , KPSM Flex Team conducted targeted traffic enforcement operations at several locations across the island, including A.J.C. Brouwers Road, Welfare Road, and L.B. Scott Road. The operation focused primarily on motorcycles and scooters due to the growing...

July 13, 2026

​​​Philipsburg – Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina with support of the Council of Ministers, has approved a XCG 25,000 contribution in support of the 2026 Latin America & Caribbean Little League Baseball Tournament, reaffirming the Gov...

July 10, 2026

​I come to you today with important news news that affects every single one of us who calls this island home. The Court of First Instance has issued a landmark ruling confirming what we have long maintained: Mullet Bay Beach has always been, and remains, public property be...

July 09, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell attended the U.S. Independence Day Reception hosted by the U.S. Mission to the Netherlands at the Louwman Museum in The Hague. This year's celebration was particularly significant as it marked Freed...