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Brug Pushes Back Against Ursm Resignation Demand, Alleges Double Standards In Party

PHILIPSBURG--The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has requested the immediate resignation of Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug, citing concerns over integrity, and alleged conflicts within his Cabinet Read more

Mussington Addresses Water Crisis, Discussions Ongoing With Dutch Side For Emergency Relief

President Louis Mussington speaking about the water crisis on Wednesday. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington disclosed Wednesday at a press Read more

La Ministra De Teatt Presenta Reformas Digitales Y Mayor Apoyo A Los Emprendedores

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten La Ministra de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, present el martes reformas destinadas a facilitar la actividad empresarial, durante la reunin informativa de la Cmara de Comercio e Industria (COCI) celebrada en el Centro Comunitario de Belair.

Dirigindose a diversos sectores de la comunidad empresarial, la Ministra destac que el crecimiento econmico requiere la colaboracin entre el Gobierno y el sector privado, basada en la confianza, el dilogo y la cooperacin.

Un avance clave es un programa piloto del Departamento de Licencias Econmicas que permite la presentacin en lnea de ciertas solicitudes, lo que contribuye a una prestacin de servicios ms accesible y transparente Read more

El Ministerio De Justicia Da La Bienvenida Al Prefect Francs Para El Dilogo Sobre La Reforma Penitenciaria Y La Cooperacin Transfronteriza

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Recientemente, el Ministerio de Justicia, junto con su socio implementador, la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas de Servicios para Proyectos (UNOPS), dio la bienvenida al nuevo prefecto de St. Barthlemy y Saint Martn, Cyrille Le Vly, a su jefa de gabinete, Marie-Hildegarde Chauveau, y a representantes de la Agencia Pblica para la Inmobiliaria de la Justicia (APIJ) para una reunin de trabajo centrada en la reforma penitenciaria y las oportunidades para fortalecer la cooperacin entre las partes francesa y neerlandesa de la isla.

La reunin tuvo como objetivo fomentar el dilogo, intercambiar conocimientos tcnicos y explorar reas de inters comn en relacin con las iniciativas de infraestructura penitenciaria en curso en ambas partes de San Martn/Sint Maarten.

Durante la reunin, la Ministra de Justicia, Nathalie M Read more

An Island Of Strong Women

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean

During one of my visits to Sint Maarten, I spoke with a woman who works as a taxi driver. She had once held a job in a hotel that was highly seasonal, leaving her with little or no income during the off-season and few opportunities to increase her earnings. Determined to change her situation, she moved into the transport sector, starting out as a taxi driver. She worked long hours during the high season, saved money, and later rented an additional vehicle and hired another driver Read more

Interscholastic Swim Meets 2026

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Excitement filled the air on Sunday, March 29th, as students, parents, and supporters gathered to witness the annual Caribbean Gems Interscholastic Elementary and High School Swim Meets. The event, organized by Caribbean Gems, Carib Swim Team (CST), and the St. Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF), brought together young swimmers from the different schools in a spirited display of talent and sportsmanship.

The morning session kicked off with the elementary school competition, featuring seven participating schools Read more

Mp Lewis Files Motion Of No Confidence Against Vromi Minister Patrice Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG--A motion of no confidence has been submitted in Parliament against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, with Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 02 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain a light to moderate breeze Read more

Collectivit Renews Partnership With France Travail To Support Employment

Displaying the signed agreements with France Travail directors.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington and Third Vice President Dominique Louisy welcomed a delegation from France Travail on Monday, March 30, led by the Director General of France Travail, Thibault Guilluy, and Regional Director of France Travail Guadeloupe, St Read more

We Will Not Be Bullied: Govt. Moves To Establish Task Force On Monetary Future

PHILIPSBURG--We will not be rushed. We will not be sidelined. We will not be bullied. This was a clear message from Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs to Parliament on Tuesday.

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