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October 23, 2026

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Honorable Claret Connor supported by VSA and Cabinet Staff, recently met with Mr. Frans Weekers, representative of the Trust Fund Steering Committee and other Kingdom partners, Mr. Ronald Halman St Maarten Repr...

October 23, 2026

THE HAGUE — Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the Netherlands with a meeting at VNG, advancing practical cooperation in energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, and institutional strengthening for Sint Maarten. The...

October 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten's Road Fund has managed to generate three ministerial statements in two days. What began as an announcement of a historic increase in road infrastructure funding quickly became a debate about delayed implementation, budget priorities and which ministry w...

October 23, 2026

In flames Under control WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao's Education and Science Sector called on schools in Buena Vista, Heintje Kool and surrounding areas to remain closed Friday, as a precautionary measure following the major fire that broke out in the area. The advisory was issued to s...

October 23, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Applications for limited Christmas vending spaces along the Walter Nisbeth Raod (Pondfill) will be accepted on November 18, as the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) prepares for the 2026 holiday season. The vending area...

October 23, 2026

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) warns the public that unauthorised discharge of wastewater could result in enforcement action. Residents are encouraged to report any suspected illegal wastewater discharge or connections...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Honorable Claret Connor supported by VSA and Cabinet Staff, recently met with Mr. Frans Weekers, representative of the Trust Fund Steering Committee and other Kingdom partners, Mr. Ro...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams has endorsed the plan announced by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor on World Food Day to distribute breadfruit trees across Sint Maarten. "This is a practical...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the Netherlands with a meeting at VNG, advancing practical cooperation in energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, and institutional strengthening for Sint...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, representing the Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) faction in Parliament, is seeking greater transparency regarding the staffing levels, formal appointment status, and remuneration of cleaning and security emp...

October 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with the Marines, has carried out several joint controls over the past days and weeks, including during the week of October 20, 2026. The Marines are currently training on the island and are c...

October 23, 2026

Wingo brought 350 Colombians from Bogotá and Medellín to St. Maarten. This is the surprising result of the Wingo’s Destino Oculto 3 travel experience. SIMPSON BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) welcomed about 350 travellers from Colombia on Thursday, October 22...

October 23, 2026

On the occasion of the World Breastfeeding Week The maternity ward at the Saint-Martin hospital organized a “Breastfeeding Tea”. about twenty couples, parents and babies, participated in this exchange session dedicated to the benefits of breastfeeding, particularly for women's...