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August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting a free workshop for students interested in continuing their studies in the United States or Canada entitled “College or University 101: The...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...

August 19, 2026

Artist’s impression PHILIPSBURG--Construction of the new Pointe Blanche prison began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed by July 2028, according to Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. The project is being implemented through the United Nations Office for Project...

August 19, 2026

Lottery office PHILIPSBURG--Casinos in St Maarten generated 460,000 Caribbean guilders per month in each of the first six months of 2026, while lottery revenue ranged from Cg. 180,000 to Cg. 183,238 per month during the same period, according to information provided by the Min...

August 19, 2026

Side view of the fire-damaged house. ST. EUSTATIUS--A residence on Vincent A. Lopez Road was temporarily rendered uninhabitable following a fire on the morning of Saturday August 15 The Central Control Room received a report of a fire outside the residence at approximately 11:...

August 19, 2026

Supervision and enforcement. KRALENDIJK--From July 21 to 29, two inspectors from Bonaire’s Directorate of Supervision & Enforcement DT&H paid a working visit to St. Eustatius. Together with local colleagues, they conducted joint controls while sharing knowledge and exp...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – 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 rema...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed a visiting delegation from the University of Pennsylvania to its campus this week as part of a creative research project focused on climate justice, social justice and the experiences of the people of St....

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the pl...

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

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 20, 2026. The Public meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 13.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Council of Ministers will be...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – On Thursday, August 20 th , fuel pump prices will be adjusted at 6:00 AM for diesel while gasoline remains unchanged.  The current price of unleaded gasoline is Naf.3.076 per liter, will be adjusted to the new price of Naf.3.076 per liter. (UN...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Government is envisioning a major transformation of Clem Labega Square into an elevated public park and amphitheater above a multi-level parking facility, while the Cole Bay Hill flagpole lookout could be developed into a formal cultural attraction with safer access...