Local News

August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle has reaffirmed its commitment to community service and youth development through a financial contribution of $600 to Foundation Judicial & Institutional Services (J&IS). The donation was made in r...

August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focu...

August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is now accepting applications for its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, with the new semester beginning September 21, 2026.  The ESL program is designed for persons who want to improve their English...

August 20, 2026

PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Melissa D. Gumbs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Maarten Development Fund, represented by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks. The MOU outlines the management, develop...

August 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Twenty-four seniors have successfully completed the 2026 Senior Smart Tech Program, marking another step in efforts to help older residents of St. Maarten build confidence, independence and practical skills in an increasingly digital society. The participants w...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson and his brother Keenan Peterson were each sentenced by the Court of First Instance on Wednesday to 70 hours of community service in the criminal case arising from an April 2025 physical altercation. MP Peterson has two weeks to...

August 19, 2026

MARIGOT, St. Martin -- French St. Martin has received significant international tourism exposure through a major feature published by Caribbean Journal, one of the Caribbean’s most influential travel publications, showcasing the destination’s beaches, culinary scene, outdoor e...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--The National Employment Services Center (NESC) is preparing to host the Third National Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, September 24, at the Aleeze Convention Center, bringing employers and job seekers together for a day focused on employment opportunities, recruitme...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY/THE NETHERLANDS--Caribbean-rooted Bite The Bullet Podcast, hosted by Jody Morgan and Hadie Davis, has reached a major new milestone with the start of its television broadcast on RTV7, expanding the platform’s reach to audiences across the Netherlands. The podcast can...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--MLB Barbershop & Salon continued its commitment to the St. Maarten community through its annual Back-to-School Drive, providing school supplies and free haircuts to children preparing for the new school year. Owner Mr. Frank and his team distributed backpac...

August 19, 2026

MIAMI--(COCI) is strengthening its international business connections as President Tamara Leonard expands engagement with key business organizations in Miami, creating new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration between St. Maarten and South Florida. The Miami-Da...

August 19, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book  Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat  hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14...

August 19, 2026

With the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and motorists that safety must remain the highest priority when transp...