Local News

June 15, 2026

​PHILIPSBURG — Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Curaçao following the country's historic participation in the FIFA World Cup and the unforgettable milestone of scoring its first-ever goal on football's grandest stage...

June 15, 2026

Academy VBC students and teachers.   EBENEZER--St. Maarten Academy Vocational Business Campus (VBC) recorded an overall pass rate of 83 per cent in the 2026 ETE examinations, with 39 of the 47 students who sat the exams achieving a passing grade. The school said the resul...

June 15, 2026

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina in Parliament on Friday.    PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said government is actively working on electricity and fuel relief measures, but stressed that no lawful tariff adjustments can be made until verified operationa...

June 15, 2026

Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (left) and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell recently paid a courtesy visit to Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands,...

June 15, 2026

Prom Night to be held under theme Cultural Elegance. SIMPSON BAY--Teen Times has announced its annual Prom Night 2026, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the youth organisation: the 30th edition of Teen Times Prom Night, held successfully for 30 conse...

June 15, 2026

Some of the students who participated in the programme.   SOUTH REWARD--The St. Maarten AIDS Foundation recently concluded its 2025-2026 school year activities with the presentation of its Girl Power and Real Talk workshops to first form students at Milton peters College...

June 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has congratulated Curaçao’s national football team on its historic FIFA World Cup debut, saying that despite the 7–1 result against Germany, Curaçao gave the D...

June 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) has made clear that no Member of Parliament or Minister will be allowed to speak before, during or after Monday’s peaceful march to NV GEBE. ACP-SXM representative Peggy-Ann Richardson said elected a...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has formally instructed Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) to develop and submit a Comprehensive Congestion and Passenger Flow Management Plan aimed at addressing...

June 14, 2026

KRALENDIJK- - Bonaire hosted the Care Conference 2026 on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, bringing together care professionals, administrators, policymakers, researchers and sector partners under the theme “Future of Care in Saba, Statia and St. Eustatius: Standing S...

June 14, 2026

MAHO--Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa has announced that its new Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck is now in its soft opening phase, giving its guests the first opportunity to experience the resort’s newest rooftop entertainment and adventure destination. The initial soft op...

June 14, 2026

SABA--Island Governor Jonathan Johnson (pictured above left) has received a Royal Honour in recognition of his years of service and dedication to Saba during his farewell ceremony as Governor on Saturday. Johnson was appointed Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau during his far...

June 14, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Peggy-Ann Richardson, President of the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) is calling on at least 5,000 people to take part in a peaceful march on Monday, June 15, beginning at 1:00 pm from the Government Administration Building to NV GE...