Local News

June 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) has submitted a formal request for public information to the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, and the Minister of Public Housing, Spatia...

June 23, 2026

GREAT BAY/MARIGOT -- St. Maarten & Saint Martin has been highlighted as the fastest-rising destination in the Caribbean for couples vacations, with the island’s unique two-country character, strong airlift, culinary appeal, wellness offerings and variety of romantic e...

June 23, 2026

GREAT BAY- - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), with the support of the Tijdelijke Werk Organisatie (TWO), has completed an important phase in its collaboration with the Nationaal Instituut voor Budgetvoorlichting (Nibud), as part of the on...

June 23, 2026

Nets in the Bay of Kralendijk. KRALENDIJK--Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) states that action taken against local fishermen is not just a fishing issue, but also touches on human rights, cultural rights, and the protection of the islands. Fishermen were allegedly appr...

June 23, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) had eight (8) BAVPOL officers sworn in today by the Minister of Justice, the great majority being from the inspection department, strengthening the ministry’s capacity to e...

June 23, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) had eight (8) BAVPOL officers sworn in today by the Minister of Justice, the great majority being from the inspection department, strengthening the ministry’s capacity to en...

June 23, 2026

​Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), with the support of the Tijdelijke Werk Organisatie (TWO), has completed an important phase in its collaboration with the Nationaal Instituut voor Budgetvoorlichting (Nibud), as par...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/ANGUILLA - The Hon. President of Parliament, Sarah A. Wescot-Williams and Hon. Member of Parliament, Ardwell M.R. Irion are currently in Anguilla participating in a Caribbean AI Workshop for Members of Parliament. This workshop which commenced on Sunday, June 21,...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Hon. Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, on Monday met with representatives of the Vitiligo Education and Inspiration Support Society (V.E.I.S.S.).  V.E.I.S.S. Foundation and signed an Of...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Dr Julian Rollocks, BSc, MSc. Pd) - I wish to bring to your attention an injustice that was done to me while checking in to travel to Curaçao on Z AIR. As a frequent flyer who is obviously disabled, I requested the assistance of a wheelchair to ai...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances is pleased to share the positive results of its recently launched 'Senior Priority Hours' and overall in-person service improvements, following a full review of the first quarter of 2026. Introduced in late January,...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (ST. PETERS) - Representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao, together with investigators involved in the Kestrel investigation, conducted a visit on Monday, June 22, 2026, to the location in St. Peters where the fatal police-involved shooting incident occurr...

June 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Legacy of Hair event, held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Inglot, Carrefour Bush Road, brought together community members, models, creatives, vendors, and cultural supporters for an evening dedicated to honoring the history, resilience, and ident...