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May 29, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, wishes to provide additional clarity following comments and discussions that emerged during today’s public meeting (Ed. Thursday, May 28, 2026) of Parliament concerning physici…

May 29, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert J. Doran raised concerns based on statements made by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in Parliament regarding the approval process for a doctor to practice as a general practitioner in St. Maa…

May 28, 2026

SOUTH REWARD–St. Dominic High School hosted its annual Foreign Language Village on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, providing Form 3 students with the opportunity to apply the language skills developed throughout the 2025–2026 academic year. The Foreign Language Department transformed Mathias Voges Hall into a village setting, creating an immersive linguistic and cultural experience that reflected the […]

May 28, 2026

PARAMARIBO, Suriname–Chief of Police Carl John of St. Maarten has been elected Chairman of the ACCP. The election took place during the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), held from 11 to 15 May 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname. Chief of Police […]

May 28, 2026

GREAT BAY–The General Audit Chamber says the recent protest in Simpson Bay over the felling of a grape tree reflects broader concerns raised in its 2025 audit of St. Maarten’s building permit process, particularly the need for transparency, written justification and stronger safeguards in development decisions. In comments shared publicly via its Facebook page, the […]

May 28, 2026

Chief of Police Carl John (left) during a meeting of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police in December last year. PHILIPSBURG–Chief of Police Carl John has been elected Chairman of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during the organisation’s 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference held from May 11 to 15, 2026, […]

May 28, 2026

THE  HAGUE–A review of the Dutch royal family’s colonial-era collection has found that dozens of artefacts were wrongfully acquired during colonial wars and military campaigns, raising new questions about ownership, restitution and how the royal collection should be handled going forward. The findings come from an independent investigation launched in 2022 by SHVON, the foundation […]

May 28, 2026

GREAT BAY–Representatives of NV GEBE appeared on Laser 101 on Thursday morning to explain several issues currently affecting customers, including the fuel clause, billing cycles, water leaks, online payments, payment plans, customer service challenges and upcoming improvements to GEBE’s digital services. During the interview, GEBE representatives Paula Gordon and Iris Arrindell acknowledged the frustration many customers […]

May 28, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Recently, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary, attended the unveiling ceremony of the sculpture Human Tribe Totem by renowned Uruguayan artist Roberto Vivo on the grounds of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The sculpture, donated by Uruguay to the International Criminal Court, was officially unveiled during a […]

May 28, 2026

THE HAGUE–The Dutch government will establish a new policy framework for handling colonial-era archives, including the possible return of archival material, improved digital access and a formal inventory of state archives connected to the colonial past. The decision is outlined in a May 27, 2026 policy response by Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science […]

May 28, 2026

 PHILIPSBURG–The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment on questions surrounding the detention conditions of Dr. Danny Dennaoui Jr. at Pointe Blanche prison, stating that matters relating to pre-trial detention and ongoing criminal proceedings fall under the authority of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Court. The response followed a series of questions submitted by […]

May 28, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is joining the global observance of World No Tobacco Day 2026 on Sunday, May 31, by highlighting the dangers associated with tobacco and nicotine addiction and encouraging the community to make […]

May 28, 2026

GREAT BAY– Member of Parliament Omar Ottley says the final vote on the motion to dismiss Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs sent a clear and troubling message to the people of St. Maarten: that the coalition of DP, URSM and PFP chose political survival over public accountability. The motion, which sought the dismissal of Minister Gumbs […]