Local News

August 11, 2026

Recently, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Fort-de-France (FDF), Martinique, informed the Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard about a fishing vessel that was drifting at sea after running out of fuel. The vessel was transmitting mayday...

August 11, 2026

As part of the ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with its implementing partner, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), last month piloted a structured sports and physical fitness program at Point Blanche Pr...

August 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, FYIF, recently took its Soualigan Giants Moko Jumbies to Anguilla, where the young cultural performers participated in the Anguilla Summer Festival Road Parade through a collaboration with Players Troupe and Calypso Charters...

August 11, 2026

The new MLK uniform for girls. DUTCH QUARTER--Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School will have a brand new uniform option when the 2026-2027 school year begins on August 17, with the upcoming school year designated as a transition period allowing students to wea...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Colombia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Monday, August 10, resulting in loss of life, injuries and widespread destruc...

August 11, 2026

SINT MARTIN (GREAT BAY) - ONESXM welcomes Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s call for Africa and the Caribbean to strengthen their historic relationship and cooperate to create economic prosperity. According to an August 6 Jamaica Information Service article, President M...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), is issuing a final appeal to all public transportation permit holders who have not yet completed th...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, is encouraging residents, businesses and visitors to remain attentive and take the necessary steps to prepare for the possibility of tropical weather during the ongoing Atlantic...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of the ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with its implementing partner, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), last month piloted a structured sports and physical fitness...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - “Check on the person who is always checking on everyone else.”  That is the simple but powerful call from community advocate Nzinga Lake, who is hoping to spark a community movement around an often-overlooked reality, the emotional and practical...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Held on August 9, the inaugural event organized by Xtratight Entertainment brought students, parents and community members together with exhibitors offering information, services and resources to help families prepare for the new school year. The exh...

August 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Permanent Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations (CKAIR) of Parliament, will meet on August 12, 2026. The Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 14.30hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philips...

August 11, 2026

POINT BLANCHE--Port St. Maarten recorded stronger cargo activity during the first quarter of 2026, with increases across cargo vessel calls, total container throughput, imports, transit cargo and exports compared to the same period in 2025. The results for January through...