Local News

October 21, 2026

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) is relocating its office and public-facing services to the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) parking lot as part of tempora...

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, has finalized the return of long-lease land to Country Sint Maarten. The land is located in Cul de Sac, in the area locally known as Golden R...

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Referendums are possible under the Constitution of Sint Maarten, but the national ordinance that would regulate how they are conducted has not yet been enacted.  President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams used a panel on the Constitution,...

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of Appeal has upheld the 12-year prison sentence imposed on J.J.M.J.H. for manslaughter in connection with the fatal stabbing of E.M.R. in Dutch Quarter on February 6, 2025. The Court of First Instance convicted J.J.M.J.H. of manslaughter....

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Two weeks ago, the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Mr. Patrice Gumbs, announced the launch of a tender for the development of a new zoning plan for Sint Maarten. In response to questions from the...

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) proudly represented the island with a qualified team of 12 players at the annual Eastern Caribbean Golf Association’s tournament held in Anguilla. This prestigious event brought together competitors from 11 co...

October 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is continuing to recognize 25 years supporting the community and World Mental Health Day by reminding the public that the MHF crisis phone line is available for adults and children in need of emergency support. The n...

October 21, 2026

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Viren Kotai and Ludmila DeWeever have raised concerns about St. Maarten's wastewater management infrastructure, the potential contamination of public waterways and the country's ability to accommodate continued residential and commercial develo...

October 21, 2026

ST. EUSTSTIUS--All stranded passengers have safely returned home following an engine shutdown aboard the "MV Samantha 2" during its return trip from St. Kitts.   On Monday night, residents of Lower Town, particularly those near the boardwalk in St. Eustatius, witnessed th...

October 21, 2026

The National Union of Independent Trade Unions (UNSA) has initiated the creation of its local union in Saint-Martin, with the support of UNSA Guadeloupe. Elected on October 16, the new board is now headed by Quincess Sidhwa , who succeeds Hubert Fleming as Secretary General. T...

October 21, 2026

This Saturday, October 24th, the Friendly Longe-Côte association organize “ Pink October in motion " on the Friar's Bay beach . The 8h30 to 12h This sporty and friendly morning will combine coastal walking, aquagym and breast cancer screening awareness, with the participation...

October 21, 2026

Exceptional state aid is available to support the cash flow of farms affected by drought in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy. Eligible farmers have until [date missing] October 27th 2026 to submit their application.   Approved during the Exceptional Strategic and Agricul...

October 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Lacroes and Omar Ottley have called for greater government action to address longstanding sewage problems, garbage accumulation and abandoned vehicles across St. Maarten, questioning why problems repeatedly brought to the attention of auth...