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El Proyecto De Transformacin Digital Del Gobierno Lanza Oficialmente La Plataforma De Servicios Electrnicos E Intercambio De Datos En Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten El Gobierno de Sint Maarten ha dado un paso muy esperado hacia la modernizacin de la prestacin de servicios pblicos con el lanzamiento oficial de la plataforma de servicios electrnicos e intercambio de datos, un componente clave del Proyecto de Transformacin Digital del Gobierno (DGTP).

El evento de lanzamiento del Equipo de Liderazgo Digital (DLT), celebrado el viernes en el Edificio de la Administracin del Gobierno, cont con la presencia de miembros del Consejo de Ministros, encabezados por el Honorable Primer Ministro Luc F.E Read more

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Innovacin En Accin: La Juventud De St. Maarten Brilla Durante La Semana De La Ciencia 2026

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Semana de la Ciencia 2026, celebrada del 9 al 21 de marzo de 2026, reuni a estudiantes, educadores, profesionales y miembros de la comunidad en una dinmica celebracin de la curiosidad, la innovacin y el descubrimiento bajo el lema Innovar para el bienestar.

La semana de actividades puso de relieve el creciente inters por la ciencia, la tecnologa, la ingeniera, las artes y las matemticas (STEAM) en toda la isla, al tiempo que reforz la importancia de la innovacin para abordar los desafos del mundo real y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad.

La Semana de la Ciencia se inaugur oficialmente con una inspiradora ceremonia de apertura que incluy discursos de la Dra Read more

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Govt. Looking At New Roads, Traffic Looping, Car-Sharing, To Ease Gridlock

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said the government is seriously considering opening new road connections, including from Weymouth Hill to Dutch Quarter and from St. Peters over Marigot Hill to the French side, as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion.

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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

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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

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New Historic-Themed Mural Unveiled At Philipsburg Centre

From left to right, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Laura Bijnsdorp, President of the BTC Foundation Melanie Choisy, artist Adam Garliki Adam G, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, and Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson.

PHILIPSBURG--A new mural now adorns the pay station at Clem Labega Square, adding a fresh splash of colour and history to the heart of the capital Read more

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Pm: Agreements With Fire Dept. Must Follow Legal Framework

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Wednesday that government is committed to resolving long-standing issues with the Fire Department, but stressed that all agreements must operate within the legal framework.

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Mp Lacroes Tables Motion Pressing Pm To Fix Fire Dept. Issues, Report To Parliament In 6 Wks.

MP Francisco Lacroes holds up a copy of The Daily Herald prior to presenting his motion.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday presented a motion sharply criticising Prime Minister Dr Read more

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Annual National Day Of Prayer January 11 At Govt Building

From left: National Day of Prayer 2025, cross section of clergy members with President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Governor Ajamu Baly, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs Read more

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Laville-Martis Demands Retraction, Eyes Legal Action After Pm Bars Her From Govt Building

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has barred Sunah Laville-Martis from entering the Government Administration Building and government platforms after what he said had been perceived as a serious threat levelled against him by Laville-Martis.

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Prime Minister Mercelina Provides Update On Developments Regarding The Us And Venezuela

Philipsburg -- The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed deep concern for St. Maarteners and visitors currently abroad, particularly those in the United States and Europe, as regional aviation disruptions continue to affect travel to and from the island. Special attention is being given to students expec Read more

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Pm: Govt. Focused On Stabilising Power Supply, Not Lng Transition At This Time

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Governments immediate priority is stabilizing the electricity grid and ensuring the consistent provision of power to residents and businesses, rather than pursuing a transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG) at this time, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Monday.

He made the statement during Question Hour in Parliament in response to a series of questions from United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on national strategy for fuel diversification, LNG transition, public utilities, and the implementation of community benefits

Mercelina said government has not requested a comprehensive fuel diversification plan from NV GEBE or the Port St Read more

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Govt Extends Condolences On Passing Of Eileen Healy

The late Eileen Healy.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Maarten, led by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of Eileen Healy, describing her as a dedicated advocate, leader, and long-standing pillar of the community.

Healy played a central role in developing and strengthening the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), where she served with unwavering commitment Read more

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Pm Mercelina Calls For Kingdom Summit, Says St Maarten Is Not A Full Autonomous Country

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has called for a Kingdom summit and urged a renewed approach to constitutional cooperation during t Read more

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Mercelina Requests Extension On Country Package Deadline

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has asked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for an extension of Read more

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Govt., Vng International Formalise Partnership By Signing Extraordinary Membership Certificate

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina and VNG Chair and Mayor of Utrecht Sharon Dijksma signing the document.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Maarten has taken another significant step in strengthening its civil service and unlocking funding opportunities with the formal signing of the Certificate of Extraordinary Membership with the Association of Read more

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