Another UN Defeat for the Netherlands: ECOSOC Reaffirms Support for Non-Self-Governing Territories
BONAIRE -- James Finies and Davika Bissessar Shaw of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) attended the opening day of the United Nations Economic...
Traffic checks on Sint Eustatius to continue
Sint Eustatius – In recent days, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force(KPCN) have carried out traffic checks at various locations on Sint Eustatius. Checks will...
Heyliger-Marten convenes BTP review; GEBE to substantiate tariff information by July 27
POND ISLAND -- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten met with the Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) on Tuesday to...
Two Governments Abstain. One People Unheard
PHILIPSBURG, St. Martin — The ONESXM Association is expressing serious concern following a vote at the United Nations Economic and Social Council in which...
Caribbean Literature Day 2026 Celebration Highlights Growing Literary Voices and Strengthens Culture of Reading in Sint Maarten
The Sint Maarten Library, Conscious Lyrics Foundation, and Tiny Lib’s Coffee & Soda Biscuits Association extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who viewed, supported,...
Scooter rider arrested with firearm.
SINT MAARTEN -- On July 20th, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers of the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) Patrol Unit were conducting a routine patrol...
Clarification of Search and Rescue Arrangements on St. Eustatius
The Cabinet of the Governor recognises the public concern about recent developments involving the Search and Rescue organisation on St. Eustatius. Given the importance...
GILBERT MARTINA STEPS DOWN AS PRESIDENT OF THE CURAÇAO FOOTBALL FEDERATION!
Mr. Gilbert Martina has announced that he will step down as President of the Curaçao Football Federation, effective July 21, 2026, for health reasons.
Mr....
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends Bastille Day Festivities in The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14,...
James Finies Public Question to Bonaire’s Lieutenant Governor Soliano: Does Your Duty Lie with The Hague or with the Human Rights of the People of Bonaire?
James Finies, founder of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization and leader of Partido Pueblo Progresivo, has issued an objection letter to Bonaire's Lieutenant Governor,...
