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August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle has reaffirmed its commitment to community service and youth development through a financial contribution of $600 to Foundation Judicial & Institutional Services (J&IS). The donation was made in r...

August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focu...

August 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is now accepting applications for its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, with the new semester beginning September 21, 2026.  The ESL program is designed for persons who want to improve their English...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – With the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and motorists that safety must rema...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed a visiting delegation from the University of Pennsylvania to its campus this week as part of a creative research project focused on climate justice, social justice and the experiences of the people of St....

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the pl...

August 19, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book  Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat  hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 20, 2026. The Public meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 13.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Council of Ministers will be...

August 19, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – On Thursday, August 20 th , fuel pump prices will be adjusted at 6:00 AM for diesel while gasoline remains unchanged.  The current price of unleaded gasoline is Naf.3.076 per liter, will be adjusted to the new price of Naf.3.076 per liter. (UN...

August 18, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting a free workshop for students interested in continuing their studies in the United States or Canada entitled “College or Universi...

August 18, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the National Commemoration of 15 August 1945 at the Indisch Monument in The Hague. The annual commemoration marks the official end of the Second World War...

August 18, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has successfully concluded its 2026 World Breastfeeding Week activities, culminating in the 3rd Annual Moms' Health Fair, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This year's activities were held under the theme&...