St. Maarten News

May 19, 2023

Bridgetown, Barbados:--- FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to a surge in complaints regarding stray and dangerous dogs in various districts of St Maarten, the local police force has taken proactive measures to address these growing concerns. Community policemen from different neighb...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---The court of appeal ruled in favor of the country St. Maarten and the Kingdom on Wednesday when the verdict was rendered. Cactus Tree “Captain Olivers Restaurant and Marina submitted an appeal against the verdict rendered by the court o...

May 17, 2023

~ Plans are in place to secure the late Dr. Claude Wathey Statue. ~ PHILIPSBURG: ---- The Minister of VROMI confirmed on Wednesday that the demolition of the old government administration building is scheduled to start today, Wednesday. Doran said the...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- This visit marks a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation in law enforcement and combating transnational crime.During the meetings that were held at the police station in Philipsburg, discussions were held on va...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  The curtains came down on the first training of the Basic Self Defense training for Women with a graduation & award-given ceremony. The Basic Self-Defense Training for Women was the first of its kind embarked upon by the Wome...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The General Audit Chamber of St. Maarten presented its report on the process of ex officio tax assessments. These administrative tax assessments are issued by government officials without a taxpayer's request and are considered automat...

May 17, 2023

SIMPSON BAY:--- Following several complaints from employees, travelers, and other stakeholders regarding the strong scent of the intumescent paint being used in the Terminal Building, the management of PJIAE and contractor, Ballast Nedam International ...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The SXMNBA 2nd District Business Basketball Tournament reached its thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, May 16th, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with remarkable displays of talent, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit. After a ser...

May 17, 2023

The Bonaire Human Rights Organization delegation marked the 420th day on the road as they continue to lobby in Latin America and the Caribbean. Last Sunday, they traveled to the United Nations Headquarters in New York to take up the Invitation of the E...

May 17, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- In our 3rd month of NIA’s “Total Theater”, a social-emotional skills program through the Performing Arts, we are overwhelmed with the response received thus far. In March we launched an information session for parents and students, the ...

May 16, 2023

Scheduled traffic check on St. Eustatius A scheduled traffic check was held on Saturday, the 13th of May, at about 6:30 p.m. on the Van Tonningenweg on Sint Eustatius. During the traffic check the following documents were inspected; a valid driver's l...

May 16, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  R4CR recently reminded local civil society organizations (CSOs) that the deadline for submitting project proposals for Round-6 financing is quickly approaching. With a total of US$750K available in grants for post-hurricane Irma-r...