Local News

September 09, 2026

From left: Carl Riley, Steven Arrindel, Murphy Sharplis, Winsley LeBlanc PHILIPSBURG--Two NEC Distribution employees have reached a 10-year milestone with the company, with Sales Representative Murphy Sharplis and Warehouse Manager Steven Arrindel being recognised for a decade...

September 09, 2026

Governor Ajamu Baly and his wife arrive at Parliament for the opening of the 2026-2027 Parliamentary Year on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. PHILIPSBURG--The Government plans to establish a Waste Authority responsible for solid waste and wastewater as part of a new comprehensive W...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - As part of our recent 30th Anniversary Celebration, St. Dominic High School was proud to recognize the generosity and continued support of Mr. Suraj Amarnani, Class of 2003.  In June of 2025, Mr. Amarnani made a remarkable donation of US$5,10...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has welcomed the arrival of three Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) donated to the Government of Sint Maarten by the Government of C...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Xtratight Entertainment is introducing a new celebration of one of Sint Maarten’s greatest characteristics: its extraordinary multicultural community. AROMA — Sint Maarten’s Multicultural Food & Music Festival will take place on Sunday, December...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) invites the public to attend  Lit Night @ USM  on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  at the USM campus. The event will provide an open-mic platform for students, facult...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following yesterday’s formal presentation of the draft 2027 National Budget, the board of NAPB Sint Maarten hopes that the coming parliamentary debate will provide clear details on how the budget will strengthen the justice system and fulfi...

September 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new class of the Basic Police and Coast Guard Training (BOPK) has successfully completed the four-week introductory program Stronger Together. The introductory period officially concluded today with an entry ceremony and cap ceremony held at Parera...

September 09, 2026

The technical interventions on the Sandy Ground bridge began yesterday with a visual diagnosis of the structure, carried out in the presence of technicians and a hydraulic expert.  This Wednesday, September 9th, The opening and closing maneuvers of the bridge are schedule...

September 09, 2026

Fourteen-year-old athlete Nahjah Wyatte Muñoz (third right), winner of the 2026 President of Parliament Award, stands with the other finalists and Parliament officials during Tuesday’s reception marking the opening of the new parliamentary year. Muñoz was recognised after beco...

September 09, 2026

The new sign in the arrival area at PJIA informing guests to not remove any material from our beaches and waters. AIRPORT--The Nature Foundation St. Maarten has installed a new awareness sign in the arrival area of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), warning visitor...

September 09, 2026

Inset from left to right: Denzil Ali, Steel Structures representative; Joseanne Peterson, President of the Board, St. Maarten Library; Dr Genora Joseph, Project Manager, Fostering Resilient Learning Project; Thijn Laurenesse, Fostering Resilient Learning Project Senior Program...

September 09, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says there is still room to reduce government spending, pointing specifically to travel expenses and the use of government vehicles as areas where additional savings can be achieved. Responding to questions following the officia...