Government of Sint Maarten

August 28, 2026

Suspect Sought in “Alligator” Double-Murder Investigation August 22, 2026 The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office are renewing their appeal for information concerning the suspected shooter in the ongoing “Alligator” investigation. The suspect remain...

August 28, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is once again expressing serious concern regarding school fights that have already occurred during the first few weeks of the 2026–2027 school year.  KPSM has become aware of and has viewed several videos circulating on social media...

August 28, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten is advising residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as a tropical weather system moving through the Caribbean may bring periods of inclement weather to the island during the coming days.   Although cur...

August 27, 2026

The Fire Department, in collaboration with the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), is calling on residents, businesses, and outdoor workers to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Sint Maarten experiences the annual Caribbean Heat Season, which runs from May...

August 27, 2026

The fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm (TS) Dolly formed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the Central Tropical Atlantic Ocean. According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten in its midday forecast on Thursday, TS Dolly was loca...

August 27, 2026

Construction has officially commenced for the new Point Blanche correctional facility marking a significant step forward under the Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP). With active construction activities underway, the Ministry of Justice and United Nations Office for Projec...

August 26, 2026

Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, has congratulated Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) on its 65th anniversary, paying tribute to the airline’s founders, generations of employees and its enduring role in connecting Sint Maarten...

August 26, 2026

Shortly after 04:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26th 2026, Central Police Dispatch received information concerning a strong odor of oil/fuel reportedly coming from the vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) and the lagoon area near the Win-Air office along...

August 26, 2026

Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his important contribution to the monetary union and his co...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) as a reminder is informing the public that its COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be open by appointment only on Friday, August 28, 2026. The clinic, located at the CPS offices in the Vineyard Building Off...

August 25, 2026

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season now in its active peak period, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is reminding households and livestock owners to ensure that pets and farm animals are included in their hurricane preparedness plans...

August 25, 2026

Judicial and Institutional Services (J&IS) and the Court of Guardianship (CoG) are aware of the recent public discussion regarding corporal punishment and physical discipline of children. Given the importance of this topic, both institutions wish to provide guidance on pos...

August 25, 2026

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten– The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports that the cost of everyday goods and services in Sint Maarten increased significantly during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. Inflation stood at 5.45% compared with Q2 2025 and by 4.03% compared with the fir...