Government of Sint Maarten

June 26, 2026

​Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has expressed the heartfelt condolences of the Government and people of Sint Maarten to all those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, resulting in tragic loss of life, injuries, and widespread destr...

June 25, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), is urging residents to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and their families during the cu...

June 25, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The Ministry of Finance announces that the Draft Budget 2026 has officially been submitted to Parliament for consideration, marking an important milestone in Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public financial man...

June 25, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins the international community in observing World Vitiligo Day on June 25 and stands in solidarity with individ...

June 25, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season progresses, the Department of Communication (DCOMM) is encouraging residents to stay informed and prepared by tuning in to a special hurricane season edition of its radio program Inside Government on SXMG...

June 25, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson on Wednesday evening June 24, 2026, said according to the U.S. National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Honolulu, Hawaii, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 23 kilomete...

June 24, 2026

​The Ministry of Justice is aware of the public concern surrounding the departure from Sint Maarten of an individual connected to a fatal traffic incident and recognizes the profound loss and grief experienced by the family affected and the wider community. A fatal incident of...

June 24, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG - The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs wishes to correct his statement made in Parliament on Monday, June 22nd during the meeting on cemeteries and related infrastructure. During the meeting the Mi...

June 24, 2026

​Philipsburg – The Inspectorate of Taxes reminds all businesses that the deadline to file and pay their 2025 Final Profit Tax Return is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Returns must be submitted to the Tax Administration Office, located in the Vineyard Building, between 8:00 a.m. a...

June 24, 2026

​Philipsburg — Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Hon. Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, on Monday met with representatives of the Vitiligo Education and Inspiration Support Society (V.E.I.S.S.). V.E.I.S.S. Foundation and signed an Official Statement r...

June 23, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) had eight (8) BAVPOL officers sworn in today by the Minister of Justice, the great majority being from the inspection department, strengthening the ministry’s capacity to en...

June 23, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), with the support of the Tijdelijke Werk Organisatie (TWO), has completed an important phase in its collaboration with the Nationaal Instituut voor Budgetvoorlichting (Nibud), as par...

June 22, 2026

​New Procurement Reform Brings Greater Accountability, Transparency, and Financial Control  Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The Minister of Finance is pleased to provide a concise overview of the Government's Procure-to-Pay process, offering greater clarity on how public fund...