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  Pond Island – The University of St. Martin (USM) presented a plaque of appreciation to multimedia artist and designer Henry Michel for his exceptional work in creating the institution's 35th anniversary logo. The presentation, held on Friday, November 29, was led by USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Báez, who also awarded Michel a small prize as a token of...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The annual meeting of the Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Memory of the World Programme (MoWLAC) was held in Sint Maarten on 25-28 November 2024. More than 40 documentary heritage experts from 18 countries in the region (Aruba, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico,...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- “The Road network of St. Maarten was subject of much debate during the handling of the amended budget 2024 in the Parliament”, MP Wescot stated in a recent letter to Min of VROMI, MR. P. Gumbs. Before minister Gumbs’ tenure, information was provided by the ministry regarding dirt roads to be paved etc. as it related...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Court of Appeal has sentenced M.D. to  48 months in prison and J.C.L. to 21 months for their involvement in the “Seabass”  investigation, a corruption case that exposed fraud and money laundering within the ICT  Department of Sint Maarten government.  In the case of M.D. the Court of Appeal confirmed that the country was defrauded...

  Philipsburg, St. Maarten – On December 9, 2024, amidst colleagues and close relatives, Managing Partner of DEJONG, Ms. Valya Pantophlet, was officially sworn in as an attorney at law. The oath taking ceremony was conducted by a panel of three judges, led by Mr. Gertjan Wouters, Vice-President of the Joint Court of Justice. During this momentous occasion, Pantophlet vowed to...

  Philipsburg, Sint Maarten –A private company in Sint Maarten, which began a downsizing initiative in 2023, now faces escalating concerns as its second group of employees under the Voluntary Early Retirement Option (VERO) confronts unequal treatment by the Sint Maarten Tax Office. In 2023, the first wave of employees accepted the company’s retirement package and successfully applied for a tax...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Richinel Brug met with SZV management on Monday December 2nd. During a fruitful discussion between the Minister, his support staff, and the management of SZV, the Minister expressed his concerns with the current state of Mental Health in particular: youth mental health. The Minister focused primarily on...

  PHILIPSBURG (KPSM) -- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is currently addressing a dangerous situation in the vicinity of L.B. Scott Road and Industry Drive. Residents have reported the presence of loose pit bulls exhibiting aggressive behavior, causing significant distress in the neighborhood. KPSM is working to locate the owners of these animals. In the meantime, the police have contacted...

  POINT BLANCHE (KPSM) -- On December 2, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Police Central Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Mountain Dove Road and Ground Dove Road in Point Blanche. According to reports, a small car had slammed into a wall, with a passenger trapped inside. Police patrols, paramedics, and fire department personnel...

  Philipsburg – In a momentous step forward, the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina marked the official launch of the long-awaited reconstruction of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village—fondly known as “Carnival Village”—on Wednesday. The Prime Minister himself operated heavy equipment to commence the demolition phase, signaling a renewed era for this beloved cultural landmark. Standing before a crowd of distinguished...