Local News

October 05, 2026

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Marcelina visited the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine’s (AUC) Breast and Health Screening event held in the Vineyard building.    This is an ongoing collabora...

October 05, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the 2026 Annual Congress of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), held in the Achterhoek, with Oost Gelre and Winterswijk serving as host municipalities.  Th...

October 05, 2026

ORANJESTAD, Aruba--The Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized the third annual Caribbean Journalism Seminar from September 25 to 27, placing innovation and artificial intelligence at the center of discussions about the future of journalism. The three-day program,...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has confirmed that a formal inquiry into SOL’s fuel pricing structure has been initiated through the Bureau Telecommunications and Post, marking a concrete step by Governme...

October 05, 2026

THE HAGUE--The Dutch Government has presented a new vision for improving air and sea connections to St. Eustatius and Saba, acknowledging that high ticket prices, limited frequencies and unreliable transportation are restricting residents’ access to essential services and hold...

October 05, 2026

AIRPORT--Contour Airlines received a special welcome at Princess Juliana International Airport on Monday as invited guests gathered to inaugurate the airline’s new nonstop service between St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Steelpan music added a distinctly Caribbean touch to the occa...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says Government’s 2027 economic strategy will focus on strengthening the tourism sector while deliberately building additional economic pillars in areas such as agriculture...

October 05, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The KPSM (Police Force of Sint Maarten) kindly requests the owner of the vehicle depicted in the attached photographs to report to Police Headquarters in Philipsburg at their earliest convenience. The owner is requested to provide the necessary vehic...

October 05, 2026

THE HAGUE, Netherlands--The Dutch government wants smartphones kept out of schools for the entire school day, including during breaks and on school grounds, as it expands measures aimed at reducing digital distractions and protecting children from online risks. The government...

October 05, 2026

MARIGOT, Saint-Martin--The court proceedings involving Collectivité President Louis Mussington will resume on January 11, 2027, after judges granted a request from his attorney for additional time to prepare the defense. The matter had been scheduled to come before the Saint-M...

October 05, 2026

ST. EUSTATIUS--Representatives from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba joined the five Dutch Wadden Islands for a two-day working program on Texel aimed at strengthening cooperation among eight island communities and advancing a common agenda with the Dutch Government and Parliam...

October 05, 2026

Wetlands Around Me is a new bilingual colouring book and nature journal. It features 33 plants and animals from St. Martin’s wetlands. FRENCH QUARTER--Amuseum Naturalis will host a free Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00am to noon, featuring the launch...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...