Government of Sint Maarten

October 22, 2026

The community of Sint Maarten is in deep mourning following the passing of Esther Narcisco-Williams, a monumental pillar of the island’s arts and crafts, theater, and cultural heritage. Recognized as one of the nation’s most treasured cultural icons, Narcisco-Williams leaves b...

October 22, 2026

The Department of Statistics (STAT) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and interactive statistical dashboard, providing the people of St. Maarten with improved access to official statistics and a new way to explore and use statistical information.  Octob...

October 22, 2026

The Government of Sint Maarten announces that the public consultation on the draft National Gambling Ordinance (Kansspelenverordening) will open on Monday, 26 October 2026 and remain open until Friday, 4 December 2026.  The draft Ordinance forms part of the wider Gambling...

October 22, 2026

BEST, THE NETHERLANDS —  The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the Netherlands with a visit to Philips Healthcare in Best on October 22, exploring how medical innovation, artificial intelligence and remote specialist support could...

October 22, 2026

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), reminds the public that discharging or pumping of wastewater into government drainage systems or onto public roads is strictly prohibited.  Property owners, businesses, contractors,...

October 22, 2026

The Minister of Finance has taken note of the press briefing delivered by the Minister of VROMI on October 21, 2026, during which the public was informed that the proposed road and infrastructure program for 2027 is approaching a historic investment of Cg 9 million.  The...

October 22, 2026

Repairs to the bridges in Suckergarden are carried out and paid for entirely by the developer PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, is highlighting the value of Private-Public Pa...

October 21, 2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) says while breast cancer cannot always be prevented, adopting healthy lifestyle practices can contribute to reducing the risk of breast cancer and several other noncommunicable diseases. CPS...

October 21, 2026

The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, has finalized the return of long-lease land to Country Sint Maarten. The land is located in Cul de Sac, in the area locally known as Golden Rock and Industry, adjacent...

October 21, 2026

Two weeks ago, the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, announced the launch of a tender for the development of a new zoning plan for Sint Maarten. In response to questions from the public about why rezoning i...

October 21, 2026

THE HAGUE — From strengthening public accountability and economic resilience to addressing infrastructure challenges, environmental sustainability and Kingdom relations, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continues an intensive official working visit to the Netherlands, bringing...

October 19, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended and addressed a capacity-building programme at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The visit formed part of a five-day mission to the Netherlands focusing on circular-e...

October 19, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his official working visit to the Netherlands on Monday with a series of high-level engagements focused on advancing mental healthcare cooperation and strengthening collaboration within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The day’s progra...