Local News

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/CURCAO - The Centrale Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) issue a warning to consumers following a recent message circulated by the platform Quick Promo. The message requires participants to deposit an additional USD 300 within 72 hours to verify their account...

November 09, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, has called on Sint Maarteners living in the Netherlands, particularly students and young professionals, to remain connected to their homeland and actively contribute their knowle...

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - St. Martin poet Safiyya Chance returned home on November 8 from Tortola, where she participated as an invited writer in the BVI Literary Arts Festival, November 5–8, 2026, said her publisher, Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi Publishers...

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Philipsburg Cultural Center came alive with creativity, culture and community spirit on Saturday, November 7, as the National Craft Lab: From Roots to History — Exploring Identity Through National Symbols officially concluded with a special exhib...

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The 2027 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) will introduce an “Archipelago Afternoon” to its program, designed to strengthen intra-Caribbean connections during a dedicated time slot on Tuesday, June 15, 2027. Th...

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice congratulates six Coast Guard officers who officially took the BAVPOL oath on Thursday, October 29, 2026, administered by Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs. This marks an important milestone in their professional develo...

November 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced plans to begin transforming Philipsburg into a more pedestrian-friendly capital featuring landscaped streets, improved building façades, upgraded lighting, revitalized alleyways, cultural entertainment and...

November 09, 2026

A shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...

November 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling give a written and a public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airpo...

November 09, 2026

BTP logo PHILIPSBURG--Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) is preparing a new fuel clause tariff structure for GEBE after the utilities company failed to submit a proposal addressing deficiencies identified in the evaluation by the Regulatory Authority of Curaçao RAC and B...

November 09, 2026

Backed up traffic PHILIPSBURG--Government is exploring the establishment of a centralised National Vehicle Titling System that would create a verified record linking vehicles to their legal owners and help address issues ranging from abandoned wrecks and stolen vehicles to roa...

November 09, 2026

SIMPSON BAY--Sign Triple Nine proudly announces the winners of the First Annual I LOVE SXM Song Challenge, following the grand finale held on November 7 at Soggy Dollar in Simpson Bay. The event celebrated local musical talent and the culture, creativity, and pride of Saint-Ma...

November 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--The National Sports Institute (NSI) is placing increasing emphasis on using sports as a tool for youth development, social inclusion and community empowerment, with programs designed to help young people develop discipline, responsibility, leadership skills and posi...