Local News

October 26, 2026

Group photo KRALENDIJK--Last week all priests from the Diocese of Willemstad gathered on Bonaire for their annual conference. They met to discuss matters including developments within the Roman Catholic Church. Also present was the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese, Archb...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Be The Change Foundation is carrying out maintenance on its @ColorMeSXM mural project in Philipsburg and has launched a new website www.colormesxm.com with an updated map of the ‘Philipsburg Art Walk’. Over the past six years, @ColorMeSXM has worked...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Monday, October 26, 2026, the President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in a Tripartite Presidents' Meeting. The initiative, which was restarted in 2025 in Sint Maarten, was continued this year un...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) took place this past weekend on the beautiful waters of Simpson Bay and the conditions couldn’t have been better for three days of exciting racing. Hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) and sancti...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle, in partnership with Windward Islands Bank (WIB), is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Rotary - WIB Spelling Bee Competition, with preliminary round scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Para...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Luc Mercelina. The MP has asked for a full update on Sint Maarten's progress under the Country Package and on th...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - From the glamorous shores of Monaco to the bustling docks of Fort Lauderdale, St. Maarten continues to make its mark on the international yachting stage. Once again, Destination Hub will proudly showcase the island at the prestigious Fort Lauderdal...

October 26, 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 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...