Local News

October 26, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and other parties who attended the meeting. THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina wants practical results from St. Maarten’s partnership with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities VNG, with discussions focusing on energy sustainab...

October 26, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has endorsed Health Minister Claret Connor’s plan to distribute breadfruit trees across St. Maarten and has proposed that the initiative be expanded to include other fruit trees and quick-harvest vegetables. In a lette...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Two primary school students who prepared for a spoken word competition that was eventually cancelled have been recognized with a combined prize package valued at approximately US $3,000, full payment of their school fees for the 2027/2028 academic year, and roles...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Six advisory requests involving some of St. Maarten's important social, economic and legislative issues remained pending before the Social Economic Council (SER) at the end of 2025, including proposals concerning the establishment of a new poverty line, corporate in...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Social Economic Council (SER) of St. Maarten has identified significant administrative delays at the Ministry of General Affairs as a major obstacle to carrying out its statutory responsibilities, revealing that Government's failure to finalize required appointm...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Can breast cancer be prevented? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer requires some care. There is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer. A woman can exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, avoid alcohol and still develop the disease. Ano...

October 25, 2026

GREAT BAY--Former students with outstanding Dutch student loans will have an opportunity to receive in-person assistance when the Education Executive Agency (DUO) visits St. Maarten from November 23 to 27, 2026, to help borrowers understand their repayment obligations for...

October 25, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 11th edition of the FRED Job Fair & Conference, held on October 24, 2026, at the World Trade Center Rotterdam. The event brought together job seekers, employers and organizations...

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY - By Angelique Remy-Chittick) - St. Maarten is already counting cannabis money that only exists in a PowerPoint presentation. 400 jobs. US$149 million in taxes over five years. US$1.05 billion in economic impact. Apparently, all that stands between us...

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From October 21-23, 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, consisting of Members of Parliament, the Hon. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, and the Hon. Dimar C. Labega participated in the Second Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on...

October 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten has published its 2025 Annual Report, presenting an overview of the Council’s activities, advisory work, institutional developments, financial management, and local and international engagements durin...

October 24, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Department of Statistics (STAT) has launched a new website and interactive statistical dashboard, giving residents, businesses, researchers, students and policymakers easier access to official data on St. Maarten's economy, population, tourism, employment and ot...

October 24, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Road Runners will host the 39th edition of the St. Martin Day Around the Island Relay Race on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, bringing together hundreds of runners, supporters and volunteers from both sides of the island for one of St. Maarten's longes...