Government of Sint Maarten

July 26, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in The Hague in advance of Egypt’s National Day, officially observed on July 23....

July 24, 2026

Today July 23, 2026 a coordination meeting was held at the KPSM Headquarters, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of VROMI, contractors responsible for the construction of the new Point Blanche Prison, and KPSM representative. The meeting focused on developing an...

July 23, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG — Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the tragic loss of lives resulting from the MV Barima disaster. “...

July 22, 2026

​Pond Island, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS), and the St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF), in collaboration with local designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel of Jolie Duzon, have unveiled the new official T...

July 22, 2026

​POND ISLAND--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten met with the Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) on Tuesday to assess the implementation of the new supervisory framework for utilities company GEBE and establish the...

July 20, 2026

​The Ministry of Justice wishes to update the public of a temporary delay affecting the processing of certain permit applications while efforts are underway to resolve the matter. As part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve our services, Immigration and Border Prote...

July 20, 2026

​The Ministry of Justice today commemorated Justice Day 2026 with a church service and the annual Justice Parade, bringing together justice professionals from across the justice chain to recognize their shared commitment to serving and protecting the people of Sint Maarten. Ob...

July 20, 2026

​The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), through its Flex Team, conducted intensive traffic and public safety controls on the evening of Friday, July 17, 2026, continuing into the early morning hours of Saturday, July 18, 2026. The operation focused on enhancing road safety,...

July 20, 2026

​Due to yet unknown reasons a large quantity of fish has been found dead in the communicating channel between Fresh Pond and Great Salt Pond, near the Illidge Road turnabout. The heat and direct sunlight are speeding up the rotting process and is producing a very unpleasant st...

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...