Government of Sint Maarten Launches New Central Invoice Process and Updated...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant move towards greater financial efficiency and transparency, the Government of Sint Maarten has introduced a new Central Invoice Process, effective September 1, 2024....
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Family history project brings Haitian artist Frederick Calmes to St. Eustatius.
Frederick Calmes, a young Haitian painter, sculptor, and digital artist residing in the Netherlands, has been an “Artist in Residence” on St. Eustatius for the past four weeks. The St. Eustatius...
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Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs Streamlines Third Party Invoicing Process.
PHILIPSBURG:--- With effect from September 1, 2024, third-party vendors that have delivered goods and services to the Government of St. Maarten will be required to submit their invoices centrally to...
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KPSM successfully arrests suspect firearm recovered.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Over the weekend, the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) was actively engaged in the search for a suspect involved in a series of crimes committed over an extended period. Through...
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KPSM urges owners of confiscated scooters and motorcycles to retrieve their...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform all owners of scooters and motorcycles that were confiscated due to non-compliance with traffic regulations and ordinances...
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Suspect arrested in connection with Dutch Quarter unrest and vehicle arson.
PHILIPSBURG:--- On September 2, 2024, at approximately 15:30, the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrested a male suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the unrest that occurred in...
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SSS Senior Employees Diaz and Velasquez Return from Successful Field Study...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Two senior staff members from St. Maarten Shipping & Stevedoring NV (SSS), Junior Diaz, SSS Chief Stevedoring Operations, and Bernando Velasquez, SSS Terminal General Manager,...
View ArticleBES Islands Police Report.
On Monday, September 2nd, around 10 AM, a 37-year-old man with the initials L.U.R.R. was arrested at Vincent A. Lopes Road on St. Eustatius for theft and violation of the BES Weapons Act. The suspect...
View ArticleTheoretical Driving Examinations Resume.
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) is pleased to announce that all theoretical driving examinations have now resumed. Following the resolution of the...
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Justice Minister left out of coalition formation ---Lewis
~I intend to keep an eye on the Council of Ministers from Parliament~ PHILIPSBURG: --- Incumbent Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis said on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press conference in...
View ArticleAllegations of sexual harassment at Pointe Blanche Prison.
~UNOPS employee alleges that a member of management sexually harasses her. ~ PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis said on Wednesday that he previously mentioned that allegedly there are...
View ArticleTeacher accused of sexually harassing student at Primary School.
PHILIPSBURG: --- A female student of the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School accused a well-known female teacher at the school of sexually harassing her; the matter was reported to the police...
View ArticleCPS reminds garage owners and tire repair centers to take measures to prevent...
PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (Ministry VSA) Collection Prevention Service (CPS) calls on Garage Owners and Tire Repair Centers to take immediate...
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SZV UPDATES Business Continuity Plan for Enhanced Resilience.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Social & Health Insurances SZV recently presented its updated Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to the Minister of VSA, Veronica Jansen-Webster. The updated BCP outlines strategic...
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Aqua Mania Adventures counting down to 9th Annual Pink Sunset Sail to Support...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Aqua Mania Adventures is proudly counting down till the 9th edition of the Pink Sunset Sail, taking place on October 5th. This highly anticipated fundraiser event aimed at raising...
View ArticleFirst arrest on Saba after introduction of breathalyzer.
On Tuesday, the 3rd of September, Saba saw the first arrest for driving under the influence since the recent introduction of the breathalyzer test. Around 7:35 PM a 52-year-old man, with initials...
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Prime Minister Luc Mercelina Announces Council of Ministers' Position on the...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has today formally announced the Council of Ministers' position concerning the potential sale of WINAIR shares, following an in-depth...
View ArticleUrgent Call for Educational Reform in Sint Maarten.
Lower Prince’s Quarter, Sint Maarten – September 4, 2024 – Lindell Wilson has unveiled an urgent and ambitious initiative to overhaul the island’s educational system. This comprehensive reform plan...
View ArticlePublic Meeting of Parliament regarding the Draft National Ordinance on Higher...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on September 5, 2024. The Public meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in...
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SMAF’s AWARD CEREMONY.
PHILIPSBURG:--- It was a festive atmosphere at the John Larmonie Center on Friday, August 30, as Sint. Maarten Aquatic Federation’s (SMAF) held its award ceremony. This award ceremony was held to honor...
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