Government of Sint Maarten

October 14, 2026

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Council of Europe, hosted Sint Maarten’s first Human Rights Conference on Friday, October 9, bringing together representatives of the Council of Europe, Parliament, government, justice institutions, legal professionals, civil society,...

October 13, 2026

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) informs the public that a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 occurred along the Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. There is no tsunami threat to Sint Maarten or other Caribbean coastal areas as a...

October 13, 2026

After two months of collaboration and learning, the first phase of the “Under the Hood” European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering project has concluded at Point Blanche Prison and Miss Lalie Center. The project brought together resident and international volunteers to work...

October 13, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten reminds the public of the importance of exercising restraint and resolving disagreements in a peaceful and responsible manner. KPSM strongly discourages individuals from taking matters into their own hands, as verbal disputes can quickly escala...

October 13, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell recently attended the official reception marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. The event was hosted by His Excellency Viktor Biyagov, Ambassador of the Repub...

October 12, 2026

Pond Island – As the 16th anniversary of “10-10-10” is officially being celebrated today, October 11th, I have spent the weekend reflecting on my journey as a citizen of Saint Martin, a Member of Parliament, a Minister, and someone who has experienced both the private sec...

October 11, 2026

Sixteen years ago, St. Maarten became a country within theKingdom. Today, on Constitution Day, we celebrate not only thathistoric milestone, but also the shared identity, responsibil...

October 10, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) marked a deeply meaningful occasion today, commemorating 16 years of unwavering service, sacrifice, and dedication to the people of St. Maarten, while also honoring the cherished memory of our beloved colleague, Officer Keri Hyman. ...

October 09, 2026

The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has launched a virtual training program in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy to strengthen officers’ professional skills, improve decision-making, and enhance public safety. The program will be finalized in 2027 which focuses on th...

October 09, 2026

SEDC is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Grant Writing Training Program, starting October 12, 2026. The program is designed to enhance participants’ capacity to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, prepare appropriate budgets, and s...

October 09, 2026

The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) will show its support for Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 9, 2026, as officers and staff wear pink T-shirts as part of their uniforms to stand in solidarity with everyone affected by cancer.  KPSM recognizes the impact cance...

October 08, 2026

Saturday, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day 2026, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to recognize the importance of...

October 08, 2026

This morning Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling welcomed a delegation from the Council of Europe, marking the start of the delegation’s two-day working visit to Sint Maarten.  The delegation includes Clare Ovey, Director of Human Rights, Directorate General Human...