Local News

June 05, 2026

THE HAGUE--The issue of democratic deficit within the Kingdom of the Netherlands was brought into sharper focus during the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO when Drs. Rachnilda “Nilda” Arduin told IPKO that historical inequality continues to shape Kingdom relations...

June 05, 2026

STATIA-- A key milestone of the 2026 Work Conference of the Kingdom Taskforce for Children’s Rights in Sint Eustatius this week was the signing of a letter of intent committing the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands to strengthening meaningful and stru...

June 05, 2026

CAY HILL--The National Sports Institute (NSI), in collaboration with Windward Islands Bank (WIB Bank), is happy to announce the refurbishment and expansion of the playground at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex. For many years, the playground has been a cherished part of t...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--In recognition of World Environment Day, the Windward Islands Bank is marking the occasion with a meaningful educational initiative designed to encourage environmental responsibility among the island’s youngest residents. As part of its ongoing commitment to th...

June 05, 2026

THE HAGUE--Netherlands: St. Maarten’s Parliamentary delegation used the IPKO platform in the Netherlands to challenge not only the Kingdom’s position on a recent United Nations vote concerning the enslavement of Africans, but also the lack of meaningful consultation with the C...

June 05, 2026

THE HAGUE- - Chairlady of the Parliament of St. Maarten, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, used her address at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO, in the Netherlands to call for a more mature, transparent and equal Kingdom relationship, one that moves beyond repeat...

June 05, 2026

ST. BARTHS--In an era dominated by large-scale industry conferences, the CARIBAVIA Summit and Retreat offers a different model: a retreat-style gathering that emphasizes small-group exchange, equal-footing engagement, and the cultivation of long-term regional cooperation in av...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Port St. Maarten has earned a coveted spot on a newly released list of the world’s most stunning cruise ports to arrive at by sea, following an international eye-tracking study conducted by travel insurance experts at AllClear. The recognition places St. Maarten amo...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s economy is estimated to have grown by 3.4 percent in 2023, based on inflation-adjusted figures (constant prices), according to the Department of Statistics (STAT). In current prices, which reflect actual income and spending value, GDP increased by 6.3...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--New data comparing the first five months of 2025 to the same period in 2024 reveals a significant surge in vehicle imports through the Port of St. Maarten. Between January 1 and May 31, 2025, a total of 1,163 automobiles were imported to St. Maarten, marking a 76% i...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--In an invited comment, Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Grisha Heyliger‑Marten on Tuesday said that preparatory work resumed this week, with the full construction phase set to begin next week for the long‑awaited Philipsbur...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) has issued a formal warning to the international maritime community concerning a wave of fraudulent seafarer certifications and vessel registration documents falsely claiming to be i...

June 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten is making significant strides in strengthening its public financial management through the Future of Government Finance program. The initiative, supported by the Tijdelijke Werkorganisatie (TWO) and part of the broader Kingdom reform agenda, is focused o...