Local News

August 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - The Methodist Agogic Centre – Comprehensive Secondary Education (MAC CSE) is celebrating one of its strongest academic years to date, following exceptional student performances in the June 2026 CXC CSEC examinations. The School Board and Management...

August 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, officers of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) were conducting a routine control in the Philipsburg area, specifically on Front Street, when they encountered a male individual carrying a backpack. As officers attempt...

August 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, has congratulated Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) on its 65th anniversary, paying tribute to the airline's founders, generations of employees and its enduring role...

August 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Cannabis Legislative Inter-Ministerial Workgroup has responded to concerns raised by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina over mental health, youth protection, treatment capacity, product safety, enforcement and institutional readiness, saying these...

August 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Shortly after 04:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26 th , 2026, Central Police Dispatch received information concerning a strong odor of oil/fuel reportedly coming from the vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) and the l...

August 26, 2026

Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, has congratulated Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) on its 65th anniversary, paying tribute to the airline’s founders, generations of employees and its enduring role in connecting Sint Maarten...

August 26, 2026

Shortly after 04:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26th 2026, Central Police Dispatch received information concerning a strong odor of oil/fuel reportedly coming from the vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) and the lagoon area near the Win-Air office along...

August 26, 2026

Minister of Finance, Honorable Marinka Gumbs, expressed her appreciation for the service and leadership of outgoing President of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Richard Doornbosch, recognizing his important contribution to the monetary union and his co...

August 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--RISE Foundation has completed the core phase of its 2026 Back-to-School Support Project, providing critical school assistance to students across St. Maarten while expanding its reach beyond its original target through additional donations and community partnerships....

August 26, 2026

The 2026-2027 school year began at the start of the week at Soualiga College for students of Centre of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES) . On Monday morning, young athletes and parents gathered for an initial information meeting, an opportunity to reiterate the fra...

August 26, 2026

La Interprofessional consular chamber of Saint-Martin (CCISM) is preparing a economic mission to Miami from November 16 to 19, 2026, with the aim of helping local businesses to better understand the American market and to develop new business opportunities. A first information...

August 26, 2026

Following an initial clearance sale organized in March, the Red Cross of Saint-Martin held its last Saturday second charity sale of the year A third edition could even be organised as the holiday season approaches. These meetings, organized annually by the humanitarian associa...

August 26, 2026

After almost two years spent as head of the prefect's office Marie-Hildegarde Chauveau officially left her position on Friday, August 21. Un farewell brought together elected officials, representatives of state services, security forces, economic and associative actors in the...