PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, has expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Peru following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The earthquake occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. local […] The post Prime Minister Mercelina Expresses…
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs is moving forward with the introduction of a pension contribution for political officeholders, which include Ministers, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Members of Parliament, as part of her broader efforts to strengthen fiscal responsibility, fairness and accountability in the management of the country’s finances. The…
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received Gerbert Kunst, Dutch Representative for Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten, for a courtesy visit at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary. This marked Kunst’s second visit to the Cabinet since his appointment in May 2025. During the meeting, both parties exchanged […] The post Minister…
PHILIPSBURG — Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focused on restoring institutional stability, strengthening the civil service, improving Government’s execution capacity and reinforcing…
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As the 2026–2027 school year got underway this week, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to help school-aged children adopt healthy eating habits and active lifestyles. Nutritious meals are essential for children to perform at their best in school. A balanced breakfast, healthy […] The post CPS Encourages…
PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Melissa D. Gumbs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Maarten Development Fund, represented by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks. The MOU outlines the management, development and execution of the nine culture and heritage projects related to the Ministry’s Action […] The post ECYS, SMDF Sign MOU…
SINT MAARTEN — On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Secretariat of Parliament hosted a stakeholder meeting in preparation for the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2026-2027, scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The meeting brought together representatives from various government departments and uniformed organizations, including the Cabinet of the Governor, the Secretariat of the […] The post…
SINT MAARTEN – Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the placement of active and non-active justice workers and pensioners, as well as the implementation and […] The post MP Lewis: Minister of…
CURACAO – On Wednesday, August 19, the Maritime Operations Center (MOC) of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard received a report from the Curaçao Police Force concerning a 61-year-old local man who became ill while hiking near Mount Christoffel. Staff from Christoffel Park immediately responded to the location to provide assistance. When the man’s condition […] The post 61-Year-Old Man Dies After…
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14, at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao in The Hague. Published in […] The post Minister Arrindell attends ‘Nieuw…