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October 01, 2026

Minister Cooper doing the honours. WILLEMSTAD--One of Curaçao’s most recognisable landmarks has entered a new phase following major modernisation work on the Queen Emma Bridge, including a completely renewed electrical system and replacement of propulsion equipment that had be...

October 01, 2026

Director of PAHO Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor with Dr. Vivas joining online. WASHINGTON, D.C.--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Claret Connor marked two milestones during the 63rd Direc...

October 01, 2026

Cu6c Graduation group photo with Governor Ajamu G. Baly and Member of Parliament Christopher L. Wever (centre), parents and the graduates. PHILIPSBURG--721 Kids Foundation School celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony on Sunday, September 27, honouring 12 students of th...

October 01, 2026

Members of the Statia Public Health Prevention Clinic team pause for a photo. ST. EUSTATIUS--The Sport and Health Expo marked its fifth anniversary with a full programme of activities from September 15 to 26, geared toward promoting a healthier lifestyle. The Statia Government...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed on October 1, President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams called on government to view the growing longevity of Sint Maarten's population not as a burden, but as an...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – On behalf of the Ministry of Education Culture Youth & Sport, The Honorable Melissa Gumbs extends her deepest condolences to the community of St. Martin, friends, and family of the late Cultural Icon Louis "Pork Chop" Lambert Richardson "Pork Cho...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Louis "Pork Chop" Lambert Richardson, remembering him as a beloved personality whose vibrant spirit an...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On 17 and 18 November 2026, the Governments of Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten will meet in Sint Maarten for the first-ever Kingdom Summit. The Kingdom Summit is a high-level governmental meeting between the governments of the auton...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes is questioning Government’s decision to host a new Kingdom Summit in November, arguing that the objectives outlined by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina closely resemble those already being pursued through t...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) continued its outreach to local schools on Wednesday, September 30, with a visit to Ocean View Academy, where students participated in an engaging discussion on higher education, future planning, and the different...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon C.J. Lewis, extends his heartfelt support to everyone affected by breast cancer, including those undergoing treatment, survivors, families, caregivers, and those mourning the loss of a...

October 01, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a restaurant located on Front Street in Philipsburg on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at approximately 21:10 p.m. According to preliminary information, a mal...

October 01, 2026

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has outlined a series of priorities for 2027, including completing the Point Blanche prison redevelopment, addressing long-standing personnel placement issues, strengthening law enforcement and modernising immigration and cust...