Local News

August 16, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell on Thursday August 13 th , 2026, welcomed former Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs. Eugene. B. Holiday for a courtesy visit. The meeting featured a cordial exchange on matters of mutual interest and d...

August 15, 2026

GREAT BAY--New sales data from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth shows Caribbean travel during the 2026 hurricane season running 21 percent ahead of the same period last year, while St. Maarten has been highlighted as one of the destinations continuing to attract t...

August 15, 2026

SUCKER GARDEN--Friends and loved ones gathered Friday afternoon at Royal Funeral Home in Sucker Garden to say their final goodbye to longtime journalist Robert Luckock, who passed away at the age of 74 following a brief illness.  The intimate farewell was attended by a sm...

August 15, 2026

PHILIPSBURG-- Approximately five to ten St Maarten patients, excluding companions, are currently awaiting their return home from Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts of the country earlier this week.  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labo...

August 15, 2026

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI) advises the public that the Main Landfill will temporarily close on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the day to facilitate essential trenching and fiber optic in...

August 14, 2026

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, hereby informs the public of the current status of Sint Maarten patients receiving medical care in Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts of the country ear...

August 14, 2026

Following today’s announcement by the Prosecutor’s Office, the Ministry of Justice confirms that custody was secured in both cases within the applicable legal framework. Neither suspect was released. The placement in Curaçao was arranged under the mutual arrangemen...

August 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten has been named by Travel + Leisure as one of the nine best places in the Caribbean to buy a home, with the international travel publication highlighting the country’s favorable tax environment, comparatively reasonable real estate prices, establishe...

August 14, 2026

A stone being used to close a door that has no handles. PHILIPSBURG--Local companies, police officers and members of the community have joined an effort to address a number of problems at Oranje School after a visit to the school found it in need of immediate attention. The ef...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Members of Parliament of the Committee of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (CVSA) conducted a working visit to the Sint Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction site. During the visit, the Committee receive...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - With the new school year approaching, the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation St. Maarten distributed 300 school bags to help children from families in need begin the year with essential school supplies. Each bag contained a number of exer...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI) advises the public that the Main Landfill will temporarily close on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the day to facilitate essential...

August 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the Honorable Claret Connor, hereby informs the public of the current status of Sint Maarten patients receiving medical care in Colombia following the earthquake that affected parts o...