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July 24, 2026

Cooperation agreement to establish Point Blanche prison satellite library | The Daily Herald

Seated l-r, Minister Melissa Gumbs, Joseanne Peterson and Minister Nathalie Tackling along with Prison Management, The St. Maarten Library Management and inmates of the Point Blanche Prison at the signing ceremony.  POINTE BLANCHE--Access to books, knowledge and lifelong...

July 24, 2026

TEATT advances development of Investment Promotion Agency | The Daily Herald

July 24, 2026

Police union says crime requires whole-of-government response | The Peoples Tribune

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June 09, 2026

Wescot-Williams has raised the stakes for IPKO, now St. Maarten must deliver in January 2027 | The Peoples Tribune

THE HAGUE-For years, IPKO has been valuable, but predictable. Delegations from Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the Netherlands would meet, discuss the familiar issues, exchange positions, reach conclusions and then move on to the next meeting, where many of the same concerns w...

June 09, 2026

Mercelina laments middle class is disappearing while many residents still do not feel economic growth | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says one of his growing concerns is that St. Maarten’s economy appears active and busy on the surface, but many residents, particularly lower-income families and what remains of the middle class, are still not feeling the benefits of...

June 09, 2026

MP Ottley: Dutch MPs show willingness to work together, but hesitant to fully commit | The Daily Herald

MP Omar Ottley. PHILIPSBURG--United People’s party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley says his biggest takeaway from the recent Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultation IPKO was a willingness among Dutch parliamentarians to work together, although he believes there rem...

June 09, 2026

Port completes major lighting upgrade of Causeway Bridge | The Daily Herald

Causeway Bridge new LED system PHILIPSBURG--Port St. Maarten has completed a comprehensive lighting upgrade of the Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge, introducing a modern programmable LED system designed to improve the landmark's functionality, energy efficiency and visual appeal. T...

June 09, 2026

MP Doran exploring potential benefits of Citizens’ Advisory Council for St. Maarten | The Daily Herald

NA MP Egbert Doran. PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran is exploring the potential benefits of a Citizens’ Advisory Council for St. Maarten following discussions at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation IPKO in the Netherlands. He s...

June 09, 2026

Roseburg highlights need for continued dialogue on slavery, issue should remain on IPKO agenda | The Daily Herald

CKAIR Chair MP Sjamira Roseburg. THE HAGUE--Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations (CKAIR) Chairlady and Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg told the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) that the CKAIR has agreed that slavery and the leg...

June 09, 2026

SHTA Academy launches June training initiative | The Daily Herald

A group of trainees. PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hotel and Tourism Association (SHTA) Academy is encouraging individuals and organisations to invest in people as it launches a series of professional development programmes aimed at strengthening communication, leadership, cust...

June 09, 2026

French side hospital staff on strike over working conditions | The Daily Herald

Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital staff are currently on strike pending the outcome of negotiations for better conditions. (Robert Luckock photo) MARIGOT--Louis-Constant Fleming hospital staff are currently on strike, citing poor working conditions, lack of materials and the ins...

June 09, 2026

U.S. big tobacco money enters Dutch Cannabis trial, experts raise alarm | The Peoples Tribune

AMSTERDAM--The Netherlands’ experiment with a fully legal cannabis supply chain is drawing new scrutiny after it emerged that a major US tobacco-linked company is connected to the planned acquisition of the country’s largest licensed cannabis producer. CanAdelaar, the biggest...

June 08, 2026

Nature Foundation transitions to Two-Tier governance structure | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--The Nature Foundation St. Maarten, NFSXM, has formally transitioned from a one-tier managing board structure to a two-tier governance model as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening governance and accountability and ensuring long-term sustainability. U...

June 08, 2026

PM: Loyalty and personal likeability cannot outweigh professional standards, and accountability in public office | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has said that the controversy surrounding the former Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, VSA Richinel Brug, should be judged on accountability, professionalism and ministerial responsibility, not on whether the f...

June 08, 2026

PM clarifies doctor qualifications debate, warns against politicizing of healthcare | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has sought to clarify public discussion surrounding doctor qualifications, licensing and permits in St. Maarten, saying the matter has been complicated by political debate and misunderstanding of the different terms involved. Sp...

June 08, 2026

MP Doran: Stronger policies start with stronger public Input, floats Citizens Advisory Council idea | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is exploring the potential benefits of a Citizens’ Advisory Council for Sint Maarten following discussions at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) in the Netherlands. The concept was highlighted during a presentatio...