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Marketplace Redesigned, Facility Cost Increases To Cg. 2.85M, Construction To Start In Phases

Part of the redesigned facility.

PHILIPSBURG--The long-delayed Soualiga Marketplace reconstruction project has been redesigned with expanded features and will now cost approximately Cg. 2.851 million, more than double the original contract sum of Cg. 1.236 million, according to TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

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Mp Lewis Concerned About VromiS Handling Of District Cleaning Contracts

MP Lyndon Lewis stands near overflowing garbage.

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Marketplace Redesigned, Facility Cost Increases To Cg. 2.85M, Construction To Start In Phases

An artist's impression of the redesigned facility.

PHILIPSBURG--The long-delayed Soualiga Marketplace reconstruction project has been redesigned with expanded features and will now cost approximately Cg. 2.851 million, more than double the original contract sum of Cg. 1.236 million, according to TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

OmS Handling Of Crypto Evidence Questioned As Brison Explains Otc Trading During Trial

 By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--The judge tasked with determining whether former Member of Parliament Rolando Brison received dollar transfers as payment for cryptocurrency or whether the funds were direct payments intended to bribe him admitted on Monday that he is not an expert on cryptocurrency. You know much more abo Read more

ReceiverS Office Closed After Break-In, Cash Stolen

POND ISLAND-- The Receivers Office on Soualiga Road is currently closed after a break-in in which an unknown amount of money was stolen, according to the Police Force of Sint Maarten KPSM, which has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Treaty Signed Between Sint Maarten, Saint Martin Allowing Maritime Anti-Drug Trafficking Operations

French Minister of Overseas Territories Nama Moutchou (left) and Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) display the signed agreements at the ceremony organised at the Cole Bay Police Station on Tuesday. Looking on are Prfet Cyrille Le Vly, Collectivit President Louis Mussington, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, and the respective French and Dutch Coast Guard representatives Read more

France Wants To Establish A European Training Academy Against Drug Trafficking

French Overseas Minister Nama Moutchou meets young army recruits during her visit to the RSMA premises in Marigot. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--French Overseas Territories Minister Nama Moutchou, in an extract from her speech about the pursuit at sea agreement signed on Tuesday, said France wishes to develop, with its European and Caribbean partners, a European anti-drug traffick Read more

Ocean View Academy Students Learn Real-World Science At Btp

Sidney de Weever giving an explanation to students

INDIGO BAY--Ocean View Academy students gained practical insight into science and technology during a recent educational visit to the Bureau of Telecommunications and Post (BTP) in Philipsburg as part of Science Week 2026.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 11th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low level trough will support showers across the area Read more

Defence: Robbie Dos Santos Dragged By The Hair Into Lissabon Investigation

Robbie Dos Santos (Photo courtesy Antilliaans Dagblad).

By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--Businessman Robbie Dos Santos was effectively dragged by the hair into the Lissabon investigation, his attorneys Niels van der Laan and Olga Kostrzewski argued in court this week, questioning both the origins of the case against him and the strength of the evidence presented by prosecutors.

On Tuesday, defence lawyer Van der Laan delivered an extensive plea requesting the full acquittal of Dos Santos Read more

Hey Bro: Friendship Between Brison And Dijkhoffz Under Scrutiny In Lissabon Case

Alex Dijkhoffz

By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--According to the prosecutor, former Member of Parliament and leader of the United Peoples (UP) party, Rolando Brison, does not recognise the seriousness of the allegations against him, which the prosecution says strike at the core of St. Maartens democratic system.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 10th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th March 2026THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 28C / 82F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high pressure system will generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Brug: Health Mission To Colombia Opens Door To Directly Recruit Qualified Doctors

Health Minister Richinel Brug (third left), representatives of SMMC and SZV with Colombian health officials.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug says a recent health mission to Colombia has opened opportunities to recruit more permanent doctors for St Maarten, addressing concerns from patients about the frequent rotation of physicians on the island.

Brug reported on the official mission, which took place from March 48, 2026, and included a delegation from Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Read more

Arrindell Bids Farewell To Officials, Presents Salt Reapers Booklet

From left: Shandra John, Arubas representative, former Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum, and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell attended a farewell ceremony for former Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Frank Rijkaart and former Dutch State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum, presenting them with copies of the booklet Salt Reapers: The Story of the Salt Industry on Sint Maarten.

The presentation was made as a gesture of appreciation for their cooperation and engagement with Sint Maarten and the wider Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

By sharing the publication, Arrindell highlighted the importance of sharing Sint Maartens heritage and history with partners across the Kingdom.

I appreciated the Minister and State Secretary's heartfelt engagement during their very constructive tenure and used this opportunity to join others to bid them farewell, Arrindell stated Thursday.

A new Dutch government was sworn in on February 23, 2026, during a ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch Palace Read more

Local, Surinamese Prison Guards Sworn In To Strengthen Operations

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling and Prison Director Steven Carty pose with the sworn in correctional officers.

PHILIPSBURG--A group of local correctional officers and fourteen officers from Suriname were officially sworn in on Friday, in a move the Ministry of Justice says will help strengthen operational capacity at Point Blanche Prison.

During the ceremony, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling acknowledged that the swearing-in of several local officers had been delayed and offered an apology on behalf of the Ministry for the time it took to complete the process Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 9 March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 10 March 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 10 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Shallow pockets of moisture will cause brief showers as they move across the region Read more

Ursm Board Members Attend Corporate Governance Training

URSM board members participated in corporate governance training.

PHILIPSBURG--Several board members of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) recently participat Read more

15 Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Cadets Complete Initial Training Phase

Cadets are ready to start the advanced training programme.

KRALENDIJK--Fifteen cadets of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee successfully completed the first phase of their training on Friday, March 6, marking the start of their advanced programme. The initial five-day field exercise focused on developing teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 6th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7th March 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.This evening through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain breezy conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 5th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC).VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 6th March 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable weather and breezy conditions will persist despite trade wind showers this evening and overnight.Slight to moderate sea conditions will prevail, with wave heights peaking near 7 feet along the east coast Read more

Up Mp Lacroes Urges Govt To Review Model Law For Marine-Coastal Tourism

MP Francisco Lacroes.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday urged the government to examine the Model Law on Sustainable Marine-Coastal Community Tourism when preparing zoning and conservation policies.

He said coastal territories remain undervalued and insufficiently protected in many cases Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th March 2026 WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather and breezy conditions will persist until tonight Read more

New Mural Added To Clem Labega Square

Philipsburg – A new mural has been added to the pay station at Clem Labega Square as part of the @ColorMeSXM project by the Be The Change Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of General Affairs. Since 2020, the initiative has introduced more than 24 murals throughout Philipsburg. The new mural was funded by the Mondriaan Fund, which promotes visual arts and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

We are excited about the central and highly visible location of this mural and grateful to everyone who supported its completion, said Laura Bijnsdorp, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Read more

Sr. Marie Laurence Reconstruction To Begin This Month, Complete In 2027

Artist impression of the new Sr. Marie Laurence School (Photo courtesy www.lyongo.com).

~Trini contractor only bid submitted~

MIDDLE REGION--The reconstruction of the Sr. Marie Laurence School in Middle Region is set to begin in the first week of March 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs s Read more