StMaartenNews

April 20, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- May 4 is the date on which the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, is commemorated annually by a formal solemn wreath-laying ceremony by dignitaries and uniformed troops. To stimulate and expand the knowledge and awarene...

April 20, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) jointly announce a follow-up to its 2022 St. Maarten Flavors 2023 Program.Following a post-event survey, various restaurants requested for a swif...

April 20, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Sports, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports is proud to announce the hosting of the King's Games “Koningsspelen” in honor of His Royal Highness, Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, King of...

April 20, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sisu B.V. will present Hip Hop Night, taking place at Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village on Friday the 21st of April 2023. The featured performance will include International Artist, Zaik, Bobby Shmurda, Steflon Don, Peanut the Real ...

April 19, 2023

SABA:--- A meeting between the Public Entity Saba and the management of RBC Royal Bank N.V. (“RBC”) on Friday, April 14, 2023, to discuss banking matters on Saba has resulted in some concrete agreements that will benefit Saba residents.Saba pensioners ...

April 19, 2023

POINTE BLANCHE:--- This past Thursday, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) organized a meeting to discuss the effects and forward strategy of St. Maarten as a homeporting destination. The meeting ...

April 19, 2023

~Engineers and technicians at TelEm Group are actively analyzing the DDoS assault.~ Pond Island:--- TelEm Group is informing customers of a service disruption on the island. DDoS is overloading the company's communications networks with traffic, resul...

April 19, 2023

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert The Caribbean region is suffering from a border airlift disorder that produces the most intense chronic agony and distress in those who suffer from this condition which encompasses the functions of tourism, trade, commerce, and s...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- On April Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, the Police Force of Sint Maarten and the local prosecutor's office conducted a house search in Dutch Quarter in connection with an ongoing investigation into the illegal export of stolen vehicles to...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ad Hoc Committee Electoral Reform of Parliament will meet on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Committee meeting is scheduled for 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Mr. Julio ...

April 19, 2023

 PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maarten- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 20, 2023. The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastra...

April 19, 2023

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has a stern message for parents of underage children that are attending the carnival jump-up. Jacobs said that she has seen the videos of the opening Jump Up that was held last weekend and took note of the...

April 19, 2023

~ Procedures and proper channels have to be followed in order for payments to be made. ~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Justice Minister Anna Richardson said on Wednesday in response to questions posed by SMN News regarding payments that have to be made to the justi...