St. Maarten News

July 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 6, the results of the second round of the Dutch exam programs were announced.A larger than normal group of students took part in the second round, either to improve one grade for tertiary education purposes or because they had m...

July 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament Sidharth “Cookie” Bijlani announced in a Facebook post on Monday that he will be leaving the island shortly for medical purposes.In an invited comment Bijlani said that he recently discovered that he has some med...

July 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- For the third consecutive year, International Game Technology (IGT) will host their Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp from July 17 to 28. Seventy-two students from across the Caribbean, including from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitt...

July 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) announced the participation of Tyrell Pantophlet, as one of its speakers at the 27th – 28th of October St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE)...

July 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  In the morning hours of Sunday, July 9th, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Fort de France reported a sailing vessel in need of assistance at 10 nautical miles south of Phillipsburg St. Maarten. The Coast Guard ...

July 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- “I have taken note of the public statements made by Prime Minister Rutte, including his regret that they remained at an impasse within the coalition of four parties. The political decision to tender the resignation of the entire cabinet...

July 10, 2023

MARIGOT:--- The Gendarmerie has confirmed that a man was shot dead on Sunday evening on Grand Case Boulevard. The shooting took place around 8 pm. As such an investigation has been opened by the Gendarmerie to determine the cause of the incident.Report...

July 09, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of Sint Maarten invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award. The application form can be found on the Parliament’s website. Persons have until August 11, 2023, to submit their no...

July 09, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the public about an upcoming emergency drill that will be conducted in the Cay Bay area. This live drill will take place on Monday, July 10th, and Wednesday, July 12th, betwee...

July 07, 2023

~Calls issued to rename Waterfront in the name of longest serving Mayor of Saint Martin. ~ MARIGOT: ---Persons from all walks of life throughout the community of Saint Martin and dignitaries from Sint Martin, Anguilla, St. Barths, and Guadeloupe gathe...

July 07, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint-Maarten Police Force (KPSM) Traffic Department is currently investigating a serious accident that occurred at the intersection of Welfare Road and Windsor Road on June 5th, 2023, at approximately 19:30. Preliminary findings re...

July 07, 2023

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  With three storm systems (Arlene, Bret, Cindy) already behind us, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) said on Thursday that Food wholesalers and warehouse depots are requested to have their facilities storm/hurricane r...

July 06, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten, together with the Prosecutor's Office, recently held a productive meeting with the Ombudsman. The central topic of discussion centered on the meticulous process involved in the successful return of conf...