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PHILIPSBURG:--- United People's UP Party Leader and Member of Parliament, the Honourable Rolando Brison, walked out of the Philipsburg police station a free man within a day of being detained for questioning.

His speedy release sparked a celebration within the UP Party. MP Brison met with family members and supporters and was in good spirits when he thanked them for their support and prayers, a press release from the UP Party Board said.

"All things considered, the discussions with the authorities went well; my focus was on the truth and clarifying any misunderstandings and misconceptions Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison was released from police custody on Saturday evening.
Brison was arrested around midday on Friday when members of the RST raided his home at Port de Plaisance and also his office at the Parliament Building Read more

Brison Released, Remains Suspect

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, who was arrested on March 17 for suspected bribery, has been released from custody. Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Understanding that the youth of St. Maarten is the future, the Police Force of St. Maarten also aims to contribute towards their education and knowledge.

With this as one of KPSM's main guidelines, the community officers paid a visit to the MAC preschool in Philipsburg in connection with "Career Week", during which the children were invited to ask questions to the officers and were also given the opportunity to experience the functioning of the police vehicle.
The community officers have also proceeded with a segment of the Cops& Kids program which is Life Facts the past week.
Students from Asha Steven Hill-side school in Cay-Hill were treated to a lecture by Mr Read more

Up Leader Mp Brison Arrested For Bribery, Coalition Without Majority In Interim

PHILIPSBURG--The Criminal Investigation Team of the Kingdom Detective Cooperation Team RST on Friday arrested United People's (UP) party leader, Member of the Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison for bribery. Read more

Leader Of Up Party And Member Of Parliament Rolando Brison Arrested For Taking Brown Sack

Public Prosecutor Office Press Release:

Member of Parliament arrested for bribery

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Criminal Investigation Team RST arrested a Member of Parliament of Sint Maarten. In addition, searches were conducted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate RC at the suspect’s residence and his workplace at the Parliament Building in Sint Maarten.

The arrest and the house searches took place in connection with a criminal investigation called “Lissabon” where the suspicion is that the Member of Parliament took bribes and abused his position Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Criminal Investigation Team RST arrested a Member of Parliament of Sint Maarten Rolando Brison. In addition, searches were conducted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate RC at the suspect's residence at Port de Plaisance and his workplace at the Parliament Building in Sint Maarten.

The arrest and the house searches took place in connection with a criminal investigation called "Lissabon" where the suspicion is that the Member of Parliament took bribes and abused his position Read more

Grand Rising People Of Sint Maarten.

Dear Editor,

Joseph Peterson

My name is Joseph Peterson, I’m a candidate on the URSM party list.
I am here to talk to you about The Dangers of Selling Your Vote.

You are a loyal follower of your political party, however you need to ask yourself the question: are you better off now, then how you were before you voted for them, if you are not satisfied with your situation right now, then it’s time for you to make a change.

I have lived practically my entire life on Sint Maarten Read more

Wipm 3 Seats In Saba Elections, Pep Two Seats

SABA The Windward Islands Peoples Movement (WIPM) of Bruce Zagers won Sabas Island Council elections on Wednesday with three seats. The new Party for Progress, Equality and Prosperity (PEP) of Saskia Matthew secured two seats in the Island Council.

In total, 1,040 valid votes were cast for the Island Council, of which 617 went to the WIPM and 324 votes were for the PEP. To gain a seat, parties needed to get 208 votes Read more

SABA:---The Windward Islands Peoples Movement (WIPM) of Bruce Zagers won Sabas Island Council elections on Wednesday with three seats. The new Party for Progress, Equality, and Prosperity (PEP) of Saskia Matthew secured two seats in the Island Council.

In total, 1,040 valid votes were cast for the Island Council, of which 617 went to the WIPM and 324 votes were for the PEP. To gain a seat, parties needed to get 208 votes Read more

Wipm Wins Saba Elections, Pep Party Obtains Two Seats

Bruce Zagers thanking the crowd in front of the Government Administration Building in The Bottom.

SABA--The Windward Islands Peoples Movement (WIPM) of Bruce Zagers won Sabas Island Council elections on Wednesday with three seats. The new Party for Progress, Equality and Prosperity (PEP) of Saskia Matthew secured two seats in the Island Council.

  In total, 1,040 valid votes were cast for the Island Council, 617 of which went to the WIPM and 324 votes for the PEP Read more

Lambriex Welcomes Artiste Black Coffee

From left: MP Rolando Brison, Black Coffee, TEATT Minister Arthur Lambriex and Tourism Bureau Visitor Relations/Product Development officer Lisa Coffi.

AIRPORT--At the start of the sixth edition of the SXM Music Festival this past weekend, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Arthur Lambriex Read more

Ottley Shares Plans For Period Poverty, Affordable Child Care

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley told Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, as he returned to answer questions posed during the first round of questions, that the ministry is working on plans to address period poverty in schools and access to affordable child care/day care centres.

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Farm4you Project Takes Major Step Forward To Self-Sufficiency

Loc Artsen (right) giving dignitaries a tour of the mint greenhouse. (Robert Luckock photos).

MARIGOT--The Farm4You aquaponics project had its grand opening and tour in Agrment on Sunday, giving attendees an insight into creating an energy-efficient, natural, healthy and sustainable food source for the island.

  Elected officials present included President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, First Vice President Alain Richardson, Third Vice President Dominique Louisy and Territorial Councillor Daniel Arnel.

  From the Dutch side, Acting Chief of Staff Lyndon Lewis to Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Arthur Lambriex, was present with Deputy Speaker of the House Neville Smith, from the British Virgin Islands.

  Prfet Vincent Berton was unable to attend the opening.

  A presentation was first given by Loc Artsen, one of the four entrepreneurs behind the project Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Belair Community Center was the center of attraction on Saturday, March 11, 2023, as it hosted the first annual Miss Essence and Mind. The Center was packed with pageantry lovers and supporters of the 6 beautiful ladies who graced the stage in various swimsuit segments of the show.

Pageant organizer Paula Gordon and her team Essence and Mind Committee left no stone unturned as everything was well planned out for the audience to enjoy from you entered the transformed Center you felt Royal with a welcome drink provided by sponsor LaMarca to pictures taken by Ronchi James to a well-decorated stage.

The show started on time with a beautifully choreographed dance by former Queen Melissa Boasman and Shanice Powell then to the opening segment of introduction that was not judged to the various segments which were

1 Identical Swimsuit

2 Creative Swimsuit

3 Carnival Swimsuit

4 Glits and Glam

Receiving sashes for the various segments were

Best Identical Swimsuit went to Tasyanna Clifton who also captured Best Carnival Swimsuit  

Best Creative Swimsuit went to Miss Patara Davis who also captured Best Question and Answer

Best Glitz and Glam went to Miss Jessenia Jessica Lazaro

Placing 3rd runner up was Miss Richallien York who was also sashed with Miss Social Media  

2nd runner-up went to Miss Jessenia Jesecia Lazaro, and 1st runner-up went to Miss Tasyanna Clifton.  The first Miss Essence and Mind Swimsuit Queen was Miss Patara Davis

The crowd was pleased with the results as it was echoed throughout the hall that the show was judged fairly Read more

Thirty volunteers clean up Fort Amsterdam

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday 10th of March, 30 volunteers gathered early in the morning at Fort Amsterdam for a clean-up event organized as part of SXM DOET. After two hours, participants were proud of the large pile of trash collected, including car parts, beach chairs, cables, and zinc debris left over from previous storms as well as bottles and parts of Styrofoam scattered in the dense vegetation. After the clean-up, participants gathered to listen to the EPIC team discuss the Caribbean brown pelican and the importance of its habitat Read more

Louis Mussington Attends 16Th Regional Cooperation Conference In Guadeloupe

President Louis Mussington (third right) with other delegates at the Regional Cooperation Conference.

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington was in Guadeloupe Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Peridot Foundation President Gracita R Arrindell said: International Womens Day March 8th event hosted on Tuesday, March 7th was celebrated together with a very appreciative audience. Persons in attendance included former Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin, Honorable MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, Dr. Luc Mercelina and his wife Dr Read more

The Importance Of Proper Waste Management

NOTE: *** Video attached to this letter is to illustrate that I have been talking about the dump as far as 2016. ***

Dear Editor,

Gromyko Wilson anaspiring politicalcandidate for theupcoming (2023) elections

Or should one ask: why is a proper waste management solution essential?

Over the years St. Maarten has seen an increase in its population, and seen its waste double as well.

The ever-increasing landfill has affected the lives of people residing on the island, especially those individuals/ families who live on the landfill, and reside in nearby neighbourhoods like Sucker Garden, Fort Willem, Over the Pond, Madame Estate, just to name a few.

By living in close proximity to the landfill, these individuals/ families are prone to diseases, methane gases, soil and air pollution, and general health risks that come along with years of exposure Read more

Dr. Mercelina Is Concerned About The Current Situation Within The Ministry Of Justice

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Leader of the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM) Dr. Luc Mercelina expressed his concerns with the current situation concerning the placement and retroactive payment of Justice workers.

It is my hope that we are truly nearing the end of this unfortunate and unnecessary process. For too long our men and women in the Police force have sacrificed their lives, their own families to protects the people of Sint Maarten, while their employer continued to neglect and disrespect them Read more

Three (3) Men Arrested And Three (3) Firearms Seized During Traffic Controls.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Sint Maarten police have been are busy with general controls at various locations across the island.

These controls that are being carried out are related to technical requirements of vehicles as well as violations of the Opium and Firearms Law. Vehicles were checked in the vicinity of the Bellevue Border, Harold Jack and on Nisbet road.

While controlling the Nisbeth road on March 09, 2023, a white Kia Picanto with French plates and dark windows was pulled over Read more

Herbert Martina Joins Ursm Party

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Monday March 6th, 2023, Herbert Prince Martina officially announced his candidacy on the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM). Martina, affectionately known as Prince, has been working behind the scenes as a member of URSM since the beginning of 2022. Martina is also a co-host on the Live URSM Facebook Table Talk program that airs every Monday at 6:00 p.m.

As leader of URSM, it is my pleasure to have Mr. Herbert Martina as one of our candidates for the upcoming elections Read more

Protected Monument List To Be Revisited This Year

ECYS Minister Rodolphe Samuel addressing MPs.

~ 50 buildings, ruins on Monument List ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Protected Monument List/Register will be revisited this year, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM) Dr. Luc Mercelina expressed his concerns with the current situation concerning the placement and retroactive payment of Justice workers.

It is my hope that we are truly nearing the end of this unfortunate and unnecessary process. For too long our men and women in the Police force have sacrificed their lives, and their own families to protect the people of Sint Maarten, while their employers continued to neglect and disrespect them Read more