Local News

September 08, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Caribbean countries within the Kingdom are not among the five most important transit countries for cocaine destined for the Netherlands, according to research on international drug flows presented during the Judicial Four-Country Consultation, JVO, held in...

September 08, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--A safety notice posted at the main customer entrance door of utilities company NV GEBE has drawn attention for reasons beyond the message it was intended to deliver. The notice asks customers not to wear hats, hoods or sunglasses when entering the building, citing...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Police Force of St. Maarten, KPSM, through its Traffic Department, carried out a road cleaning operation on Sucker Garden Road on Saturday, September 5, removing a large amount of hardened concrete that had built up on the roadway over several weeks and months....

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Parliament of St. Maarten has ratified a regional outcome statement committing participating Caribbean legislatures to concrete action on artificial intelligence, including AI readiness assessments, ethical governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, legislation,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has released a detailed public report outlining what she says she has done on behalf of the people of St. Maarten during the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year, covering legislation, motions, government oversight, community initiative...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--From Coils 2 Crowns is expanding its work on natural hair, heritage and identity with the launch of a new mini podcast series designed to continue conversations that began last year with students, parents and teachers. Founded by Soidi Illis, the initiative is...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--President of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year by outlining a broad agenda for the institution in the year ahead, built around a paperless Parliament, stronger protocols with government, improved staffing and capacity,...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--URSM faction leader MP Sjamira Roseburg used her closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to focus less on broad political reflection and more on what the faction says it actually delivered for the people, outlining legislation submitted, motions pa...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--SAM faction leader MP Franklin Meyers used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for resilience, renewed focus and continued cooperation as St. Maarten confronts challenges in healthcare, Justice, education, garbage collection, infras...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--United People’s Party faction leader MP Omar Ottley used his closing contribution for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year to call for continued relief for GEBE customers, a proper assessment of St. Maarten’s cost of living, stronger preparation of young people for...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--National Alliance faction leader MP Egbert Doran used the closing of the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger parliamentary oversight, more government execution and a sharper focus on completing measures that directly improve the lives of...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Democratic Party faction leader MP Viren Kotai closed the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year with a call for Parliament to remain firm in its oversight role, even when its members form part of the governing coalition, while urging government to deliver meaningful cos...

September 07, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis used his closing remarks for the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Monday to call for stronger accountability from government, improved follow-up by Parliament and greater attention to the unresolved issues affecting Justice workers,...