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October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley has welcomed Thursday's meeting between fuel supplier SOL, Government and Members of Parliament as an important step toward addressing fuel pricing and the financial burden of electricity costs on residents and businesses i...

October 09, 2026

The robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...

October 09, 2026

Participants of the training hold up their certificates. PHILIPSBURG--A professional development programme designed to strengthen literacy and numeracy instruction among kindergarten teachers has concluded after more than four months of training. The Literacy and Numeracy Trai...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has launched a virtual training program in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy to strengthen officers’ professional skills, improve decision-making, and enhance public safety. The program will be finalized...

October 09, 2026

The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has launched a virtual training program in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy to strengthen officers’ professional skills, improve decision-making, and enhance public safety. The program will be finalized in 2027 which focuses on th...

October 09, 2026

SEDC is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Grant Writing Training Program, starting October 12, 2026. The program is designed to enhance participants’ capacity to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, prepare appropriate budgets, and s...

October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Dutch national carrier KLM has announced plans to cancel flights over the next five months because of aircraft maintenance and repair delays, raising questions about whether its services to St. Maarten, Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire could be affected during the...

October 09, 2026

The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) will show its support for Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 9, 2026, as officers and staff wear pink T-shirts as part of their uniforms to stand in solidarity with everyone affected by cancer.  KPSM recognizes the impact cance...

October 09, 2026

President Louis Mussington, still unwell and therefore absent on Wednesday, October 7th before the criminal court, he was due to appear for the second time this week, this time alongside his four vice-presidents – Alain Richardson , Bernadette davis , Dominique Democrite Louis...

October 09, 2026

During the “ European Heritage Days Four visits to the old Spring sugar mill, high above Concordia, were organized by Christophe Henocq , heritage archaeologist for the Collectivity. For two hours, the specialist recounted the life of the building and its occupants, before tim...

October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--MCB Group has announced a leadership transition at Windward Islands Bank (WIB) in St. Maarten, with longtime Country Head Daisy Tyrol-Carolus set to retire effective December 31, 2026, and experienced Caribbean banking executive Camillo Bakhuis appointed to succeed...

October 09, 2026

On October 9th and 10th, the CCISM is organizing the 4th edition of the E-WEEKEND, An event for businesses and professionals in Saint-Martin. Two days to discover digital solutions, meet experts, and above all find suitable answers to the specific needs of its business.  ...

October 09, 2026

Du November 11-22 , le Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint-Martin revient pour une sixième édition placed under the sign of the coconut . Parrainée par le chef guadeloupéen Jimmy Bibrac , la manifestation dévoile une première partie de ses invités et prolonge les inscriptions...