Government of Sint Maarten

June 29, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten, 29 June 2026 The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) and the Ministry of Justice have launched the Protection through Biosecurity Project: A Strategic Initiative for Sint Maarten aimed at strengthening the country's capacity to prevent the in...

June 29, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten - The Government of Sint Maarten has reached a historic milestone following the unanimous approval of the 2027 Draft National Budget by the Council of Ministers on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The Minister of Finance announced that the 2027 National Budg...

June 26, 2026

​ PHILIPSBURG – On July 1st 2026, in commemoration of the 163rd Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, the Government of Sint Maarten will present the official Emancipation Day ceremony at the Belvedere Plantation on the Oyster Pond Road. The official ceremony will begin at...

June 26, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The National Employment Services Center (NESC), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), has intensified preparations for the Third National Job Fair, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24,...

June 26, 2026

​On Friday, June 5, the Department of Youth conducted a training session for representatives of several youth-serving organizations across St. Maarten. The training focused on equipping youth leaders with the skills and tools needed to facilitate meaningful youth dialogues wit...

June 26, 2026

​The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport hereby informs the general public that upcoming works will include the demolition of a section of the exterior wall at Oranje School. The Ministry wishes to clarify that confirmation has been received from the Department of...

June 26, 2026

​Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), officially administered the oath of office to Ms. Xaviera Doekhie as a Pharmacist Assistant during a ceremony held on Monday, June 22,...

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...