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August 01, 2026

Minister of Justice Makes Statement on Early Release following Theo Heyliger denial

Over the past several days, there has been considerable public discussion about early release, electronic monitoring, and one particular case that has received significant public attention. That discussion has raised genuine questions about how release from prison actually works in Sint Maarten. Unfortunately, it has also been accompanied by misconceptions and, in some instances, statements that simply do not reflect the law.

August 01, 2026

Questions Raised Over UNOPS Role in Heyliger Early-Release Decision | The Peoples Tribune

July 31, 2026

Theo denied early release | The Peoples Tribune

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January 05, 2026

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January 05, 2026

Mega-ship additions put Port St. Maarten on track for nearly 1.6 Million cruise passengers | The Peoples Tribune

January 05, 2026

NEWS ITEMS / Shooting of a minor: police open an investigation | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

Ageless seniors shine at Radiance Senior’s Beauty Elegant Pageant | THE DAILY HERALD

January 05, 2026

Movie “Double Play” explores Caribbean identity, belonging in the Netherlands | THE DAILY HERALD

January 05, 2026

NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS 2026: Louis Mussington calls for unity and solidarity | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

SOCIETY / CESC and SER: a first cross-border cooperation serving the island | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

INTERNATIONAL / Venezuela–United States: A major crisis with regional repercussions | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

Golf / 3rd edition of the Family Scramble at Mullet Bay: The Tamarins bring families together on the green | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

SOLIDARITY: The Leo Club Safari's wishing tree brightened the holidays | FAXINFO

January 05, 2026

US Indictment against Maduro cites “Caribbean Route” corruption, pulling region into Trump's security narrative | The Peoples Tribune

January 05, 2026

MP Lewis adds voice to matters related to the Ministry of Justice personnel

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice committee in parliament, Lyndon Lewis has taken note of the press release issued by the NAPB Police Union concerning the ongoing challeng...

January 05, 2026

NAPB Police Union Acknowledges Progress by Ministry of Justice. Urges Completion of Outstanding Commitments

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAPB- Sint Maarten acknowledges the steps taken by the Ministry of Justice toward addressing long-standing issues affecting Justice personnel, the union said in a press statement on Monday. “However, while these actions repr...