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Prisoners locked in their cells all morning, not fed, no guards showed up to...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday morning, Prisoners at Pointe Blanche Prison were locked in their cells until after midday because no prison guard showed up to work at the facility.SMN News has been...
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Employees of SMHDF are crying foul, saying Management and board are doing...
PHILIPSBURG: --- St. Maarten Housing Development Foundation (SMHDF) employees have been crying out for help since they said management and the board of directors are allegedly not playing by the books...
View ArticleWomen's Desk Celebrates International Women's Day 2025: Advocating for...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In honor of International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, Women's Desk extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all women and girls in Sint Maarten and around the world. This year's...
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Pioneering Video Series on Suicide Prevention Launched by St. Maarten's...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a significant move to bolster mental health initiatives, the Department of Communications of the Government of St. Maarten, in partnership with the Victorious Living Foundation,...
View ArticleOmbudsman launches Systemic Investigation into domestic violence cases.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ombudsman has identified a concerning uptick in domestic violence cases reported at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, many of which involve children. During the initial...
View ArticlePolice Force of Sint Maarten Alerts Public to Emerging Trend of Fraudulent...
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (Korps Politie Sint Maarten - KPSM) has identified a concerning development involving the misuse of personal and business identities for illicit...
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Prison Operations back to normal, the Minister of Justice launched...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Operations at Pointe Blanche Prison resumed on Sunday despite the limited staff available at the institution.Prison Guards at Pointe Blanche Prison have been complaining for years that...
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President of Parliament Wescot-Williams and Prime Minister Dr. Mercelina...
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Honorable President of Parliament, Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, hosted an official meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc F.E....
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VROMI EROSION PROJECT COMMENCES, ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs of the temporary closure of a section of Ebenezer Road, i.e. the intersection...
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Sint Maarten Government Takes Bold Step Toward Transparency with New...
PHILIPSBURG:--- In a decisive move to enhance transparency, accountability, and uphold integrity, the Government of Sint Maarten has established foundational elements of an impactful Ministerial Gift...
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MP Lyndon Lewis Engages in Discussions on FBE Evaluation Study.
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, March 7, 2025, Honorable Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis met with Dr. Yadira Boston and Dr. Delroy Pierre to discuss the Foundation Based Education (FBE) Evaluation Study....
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HNLMS Groningen intercepts over 500 kg of cocaine.
Dutch naval ship HNLMS Groningen intercepted two drug shipments in the Caribbean Sea on February 13 and 25.An American patrol aircraft informed HNLMS Groningen about the two go-fasts during its patrol....
View ArticleSaba, St. Maarten, and St. Eustatius Gear Up for Second Annual SSS School Games
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the highly anticipated SSS School Games are set to return for a second year, bringing together young athletes from the three islands for an...
View ArticleMinistry of VROMI Announces Partial Road Closure on Manjack Drive, Cole Bay.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs the general public and residents of Cole Bay that road works will commence on...
View ArticleUWI Made: Innovation, Sustainability and Impact St. Augustine Campus’s Annual...
St. Augustine:--- From pioneering green technologies and scaling up businesses to expanding access to education in underserved areas, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus...
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Great community support for alleyway project.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Over 100 volunteers, and counting, have assisted with an Alleyway Transformation as part of @ColorMeSXM by Be The Change Foundation. The transformation includes the cleaning and...
View Article– The Biggest Dancefloor Jam Session Returns to the Carnival Village.
Madame Estate:--- Xtratight has done it again! Yes, Xtratight has broken the internet again! The fans asked, and we listened. When the opportunity came, we asked why not. That’s right – the Biggest...
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SXM DOET Welcomes First-Ever Youth Interns for 2025.
PHILIPSBURG:--- For the first time, SXM DOET is thrilled to introduce its Youth Internship Program, offering three motivated young individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the...
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KPSM continues to combat gun violence.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) remains steadfast in combatting gun violence and criminal activities across the island. In response to recent incidents, KPSM executed a targeted...
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Tzu Chi St. Maarten Launches Fundraising Initiative to Inspire Giving and...
PHILIPSBURG:--- Dedicated volunteers of all ages affiliated with the Tzu Chi Foundation, St. Maarten, recently found themselves on the receiving side of a donation appeal following a fundraising event...
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