St. Maarten News

April 12, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- This year, the Learning Unlimited Preparatory School (LUPS) Class of 2023 has met and exceeded all expectations regarding college applications, acceptances, and scholarships. 100% of the Class of 2023 has been accepted to top-quality fo...

April 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Government of Sint Maarten would hereby like to congratulate Ubersoca Cruise for bringing a tremendous number of visitors to the destination. Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEAT...

April 11, 2023

~Proposes 3 steps to alleviate justice workers' concerns~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United People's UP Party in Parliament, MP Rolando Brison, sent a letter to Justice Minister Anna Richardson Tuesday, offering three solutions for her consideratio...

April 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson has in close collaboration with the NAPB, ABVO, and WICSU/PSU unions worked on the function book, the placement process, the incorporation of the 16.3% allowance in the salary scale, ...

April 11, 2023

SABA:--- Dutch State Secretary of Justice and Security Eric van der Burg arrived in Saba late Tuesday afternoon, April 11 for an introductory visit. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Interim Island Secretary Henk de Jong were at the airport to welco...

April 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:---  The first St. Maarten Lagoon Festival took place Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, March 26. This new Marine Industry Trade Event showcased the ever-growing Yachting Industry while offering a unique opportunity for the yacht crew membe...

April 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a post on social media on Tuesday, MP Wescot calls on the Ministers of Justice and Finance respectively to pay Justice workers at least the amount allocated for retroactive payments to the workers in the 2023 budget.  “This is ...

April 11, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset hosted the “Level Up Workshop” at St. Dominic High School. The Level Up Workshop was established as a means to encourage and assist in the progression of the youth, post-high school. The workshop of...

April 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Les Harris Cricket Tournament was held in Trinidad from April 3 to 7, 2023 at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex.Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad participated in the bi-annual Cricket Tournament of the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT)....

April 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The police force or Sint Maarten is would like to urge all owners of impounded scooters and other vehicles to collect them from the police station in Phillipsburg. These vehicles were previously impounded for violation of traffic regula...

April 10, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- As in previous years, the Sint Maarten Police Force KPSM and the Prosecutor’s Office OM SXM issued a stern warning to the public in particular revelers, to avoid committing offenses and to refrain from disruptive behavior during this ca...

April 10, 2023

SABA:--- The Island Council left Saba Sunday morning, April 9 for training on Bonaire.For three days, the four Island Council Members will participate in an introductory course about the functioning of the Island Council and the role of the members. Wh...

April 10, 2023

 By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Just imagine. A small island, or a short runway, or just a resort with ample open space. Out of the blue sky comes an airplane that lands right there, like a helicopter, and brings forty passengers. You will think that this...