Local News

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...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says her Ministry is preparing a broad supermarket pricing and cost-structure study aimed at determining why grocery prices in St. Maarten remain high and which Government...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – The Bureau Telecommunications and Post has completed what Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten described as an extensive forensic recalculation of GEBE’s fuel-cost recovery and tariff calculation...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina extends heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all teachers across Sint Maarten in celebration of World Teachers’ Day today, October 5, recognizing their dedication, professionalism and lasting contribution to the develop...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...

October 05, 2026

GREAT BAY--One of the most important questions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also one of the most common: When should a woman start getting mammograms? The answer is not exactly the same for everyone. Age is an important factor, but family history, genetics, previous...

October 05, 2026

The White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) and the Henry Ostiana Foundation (HOF) organised a walkathon on September 26 in support of dementia awareness. PHILIPSBURG--The White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) and the Henry Ostiana Foundation (HOF) concluded a...

October 05, 2026

A fire broke out late Saturday morning on E. Camille Richardson Street in Philipsburg. The fire was contained to that particular location and two individuals were affected by the smoke. PHILIPSBURG--A fire at a business establishment on E. Camille Richardson Street was contain...

October 05, 2026

The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the general public that the Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and actively serving the community.    The continued operation of the substation is in line with KPSM’s commitment to m...

October 05, 2026

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

October 05, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the general public that the  Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and actively serving the community . The continued operation of the substation is in line with KPSM’s co...

October 05, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, extends warm wishes to all teachers around the world, particularly the dedicated teachers of Sint Maarten, on the occasion of International Teachers’ Day. “Teachers hold a specia...

October 05, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina extends heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all teachers across Sint Maarten in celebration of World Teachers’ Day today, October 5, recognizing their dedication, professionalism and lasting contribution to the development of the coun...