Local News

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Local investments held by the General Pension Fund of St. Maarten (APS) continue to generate disappointing returns, with the domestic portfolio earning just 2.65 percent in 2025 compared to 15.95 percent internationally, according to the General Audit Chamber. The C...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Celebrating 30 years in the DJ industry, Sint Maarten’s own DJ Outkast, widely known as The Cut Creator, added another milestone to his remarkable career with his first-ever performance at the 2026 World Creole Music Festival in Dominica, with his island's flag...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--A petition opposing the possible introduction of compulsory military service for Caribbean youth within the Kingdom of the Netherlands is gaining support, with a group or groups from St. Maarten reportedly participating alongside organizations in Curaçao, Aruba and...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has defended her decision to disengage from media individuals who direct personal attacks at her or her staff, arguing that holding public office does not mean surrendering the right to respectful...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao are advancing a joint legislative initiative aimed at ensuring that disputes between the Caribbean countries and the Kingdom government are settled through legally binding decisions by an independent body, rather than leaving the final...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Allegations published by Curaçao newspaper Vigilante concerning the relationship between a former chairman of the Board of Financial Supervision (Cft) and Dutch tax official Wim Nijdam have attracted renewed attention, particularly following reports that Nijdam has...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Several community sports courts on St. Maarten are expected to be returned to public use by the end of this week, according to Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs, who provided a brief update on the progress of sports facility projec...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has outlined plans for a specialized Educational Care Center (ECC) that will provide targeted intervention and individualized support for students experiencing significant behavioral challenges, wh...

October 27, 2026

Newly issued WILLEMSTAD--Cpost International has released a new series of postage stamps themed around the traditional attire of Curaçao. Designed by Andre van Hoop, the series highlights the island’s cultural richness and history. The traditional clothing depicted reflects a...

October 27, 2026

THE HAGUE--The Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has awarded a €50,000 start-up subsidy to the newly established Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations, providing financial support for the development of an institution intended to strengthen resea...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Dutch government has rejected calls to ban the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence or temporarily halt work on the world's most powerful AI systems, despite acknowledging growing concerns that the technology could eventually become diffi...

October 27, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg believes upcoming high-level Kingdom meetings in St. Maarten must produce more than routine updates and diplomatic exchanges, calling instead for meaningful discussions on longstanding issues affecting the Caribbean countri...

October 27, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Women’s Caucus of The Parliament of Sint Maarten organized an informative and interactive breast cancer awareness session on Friday, October 23, 2026, for female Members of Parliament, Secretariat...