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A New Naval Base And Coast Guard Radar On The Horizon For St. Maarten

In casual mode, from left: St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--A new naval base that will take over from the temporary facilities in Point Blanche and installation of a Coast Guard radar for 24/7 monitoring of maritime traffic are part of new developments to bolster safety and security in St Read more

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Vromi Minister Gumbs Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Publication Of Permits

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs, representing the Party for Progress (PFP), appeared in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon to answer questions from Members of Read more

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Minister Of Vromi Gumbs Issues Stop Order For West Vue High-Rise

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs has issued a stop order for the West Vue development in Cupecoy. On Saturday, March 8, the developers were officially informed via email to halt all civil works pending an evaluation of ongoing excavation at the site.

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Vromi Minister Gumbs Faces Ombudsman Inquiry Over Controversial Cupecoy High-Rise

Taliesin NV, on behalf of NLGY Development, continued rock drilling over the weekend and went beyond the legally permitted boundaries, while throwing debris over a retaining wall onto the neighbour's property.

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs, representing Party for Progress (PFP), must answer to the Ombudsman of St Read more

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Alleyway Transformation Project Engages Over 100 Volunteers

The group of volunteers on Saturday included VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs (third row, third right) and Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling (third row, second right).

PHILIPSBURG--More than 100 volunteers have participated in the ongoing Alleyway Transformation project, a community initiative led by Be The Change Foundations @ColorMeSXM Read more

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Romi Launches Erosion Project, Announces Temporary Road Closure

In red is the section that is closed off temporarily starting today, Monday, March 10.

 PHILIPSBURG--A section of Ebenezer Road at the intersection of W.R. Plantz Road and Johannes C. Paap Road will be closed temporarily. The closure, effective from today, Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, April 9, is necessary to facilitate the Hillside Stabilization Project, aimed at addressing severe erosion in the area.

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI announced the project in response to the ongoing deterioration of the Ebenezer Trench, which has led to infrastructure collapse and increased flood risks for residents.

Reports dating back to 2010 highlighted concerns about excavation practices, with further complaints in 2020 and 2021 regarding hillside erosion and falling soil Read more

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Commercial High-Rise Projects Approved Under Misclassified Residential Permits

 PHILIPSBURG--Several new commercial developments, ranging from four to eighteen storeys high, have begun construction in residential areas despite being approved under residential permits, which only allow a maximum of three storeys or 12 metres. Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs acknowledged on Wednesday that the permit classification published in the National Gazette as residential is incorrect.

Speaking at the Council of Ministers press briefing, Gumbs addressed questions posed by The Daily Herald on Wednesday, February 27, regarding a building permit issued for Jordan Road a small road historically used by public buses and residents vehicles until a developer began clearing the area in April 2024 Read more

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78% Of Construction Permits Issued Under Mercelina I-Ii Published Too Late To Object

On January 28, one day before the issuance of a building permit by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, Vie LVen Luxury Resort posted a construction update on Facebook using this picture, stating: Were making exciting progress!

 PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI has published 82 construction permits since the first Mercelina-led cabinet was sworn in on May 3, 2024 Read more

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Mp Peterson Urges Vromi Minister To Clarify Conflict-Of-Interest Protocols

Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson questions PFP Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Env Read more

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The Ministry Of Vromi Launches Digital Complaint Form With Qr Code Access

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Digital Complaint Form, a modern and accessible solution designed to empower the public to voice their concerns with ease and efficiency. This initiative reflects the Ministrys commitment to fostering transparency, improving public service, and addressing issues that matter most to the community.

With the introduction of the QR code system, residents can now instantly access the complaint form by simply scanning the code with their smartphones Read more

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Traffic Lights Up And Running

PHILIPSBURG Nearly 6 months following their damage, the traffic lights at the entrance to Philipsburg have been restored and enhanced.

The Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs was on hand last night to switch on the lights along with the Secretary General Kenson Plaisimond and Chief of Staff Luciano Nicholls.

Gumbs stated that the functioning traffic lights are not a milestone, but that the restoration includes a shift to renewable energy in the shape of an emergency back up system that will make use of solar energy Read more

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Vromi Booth Addresses Backlog, Draws Public Appreciation

PHILIPSBURG The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) reports a positive outcome from its participation in Philipsburg Becomes Magical on December 21st and 22nd at Cyrus Wathey Square.

Over the two-day event, the VROMI Booth attracted a steady flow of visitors who engaged with ministry representatives on a variety of topics. Attendees received updates on key projects, inquired about permit applications and long lease requests, and took advantage of the opportunity to have their questions addressed directly by VROMI staff.

The Permits Department handled 51 inquiries for status updates, 15 general questions, and the Domain Department (long lease) addressed 30 requests Read more

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Minister Gumbs Seeks Unops Support To Address Traffic Congestion On St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has reached out to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to develop a comprehensive action plan aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on St. Maarten. He made the announcement on Friday in response to questions from Members of Parliament Chris Wever (Unified Resilient St Read more

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Ministry Of Vromi Secures 1.9Million For StormwaterInfrastructure And Pumps

PHILIPSBURG The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a 1.9 million subsidy from the Dutch Government. This funding represents a crucial step in addressing key operational and infrastructure challenges within the Ministry and underscores the ongoing partnership between our Government and the Netherlands.

Following a formal request submitted by the Ministry between June and August this year, the funds were transferred to the Government’s accounts Read more

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Close To 200 New Potholes Emerge After Heavy Rainfall

Potholes on L.B. Scott Road. (John Halley photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Heavy rains over the course of two nights have caused nearly 200 new potholes to emerge on St. Maartens roads, highlighting the islands long-standing infrastructure challenges. Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice GumbsRead more

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