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Celebrate, Learn, and Reflect: Sint Maarten Library’s Black History Month 2026
PHILISPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The Sint Maarten Library proudly presents its Black History Month Observances 2026, a week-long series of events celebrating the contributions...
Registration deadline for Calypso competition extended
PHILIPSBURG - During a meeting held on Tuesday, August 23, between the Calypso Organizing Committee and the Calypsonians, it was agreed that the deadline...
WORD CUP 2016
Officially nine military soldiers were sworn in Curacao
SUFFISANT, Curacao -- As of Wednesday May 28, Curaçao has nine military personnel. On Wednesday morning, after the successful completion of the First Military...
Public Meeting of Parliament regarding a draft national ordinance to amend the national ordinance Integrity Chamber and permanent Committee of Parliament for Agriculture, Fisheries...
Public Meeting of Parliament regarding a draft national ordinance to amend the national ordinance Integrity Chamber in connection with increasing the age limit for...
Public Invited to NV GEBE Open House and Power Plant Tour on Saturday
PHILIPSBURG – As part of NV GEBEs 55th anniversary celebration this month, the power and water distributor will be having an Open House on...
WRC Rally Cup
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, attended the Bastille Day
The Hon. President of Parliament, Mrs. Sarah Wescot-Williams, attended the Bastille Day Celebrations on Monday July 14, 2025. The festivities commenced with an ecumenical...
Although Grace has been downgraded to a tropical wave, it may STILL bring some showers to our local region
By Eye4weather
Local Weather...
Partly Cloudy & Slightly Breezy yet HOT with a brief day-shower possible; then increasing clouds & showers overnight (some heavy). Winds &...
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“Applying to schools in the Netherlands” workshop Sept. 8
PHILIPSBURG - Is your child considering furthering his or her studies in the Netherlands, but does not know what steps to follow? Well, your...
MP Wescot wants the TNO “Energy Transition” report urgently in parliament
“Enough studies on alternative and renewable energy”.
The TNO report was commissioned by the Dutch government to assess the needs of the Caribbean countries as...
TEATT Minister Heyliger-Marten meet with James and James Construction
GREAT BAY —Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, met this week with representatives of James and James Construction, the company...
BVI’s JJ Is 2016 Soca King and King Vers placed third runner up
Source: BVI Platinum News
Following a highly anticipated and stiff competition between regional and local artistes in the Road Town Festival Grounds, BVI's Jevaughn "JJ"...
Nature Foundation Staff Rescue Trapped and Injured Pelican in Great Salt Pond
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The Sint Maarten Nature Foundation was contacted by the VROMI Ministry to respond a pelican which was found to be...
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Governor Holiday receives winners Governor’s Youth Awards for Excellence 2020
Harbour View – His Excellency, Governor drs. E.B. Holiday, hosted the first annual Governor’s Youth Award For Excellence on December 8, 2020. The Governor’s...
St. Maarten Olympic National Team is headed to Barranquilla, Colombia
PHILIPSBURG, Sit Maarten -- NV GEBE proudly announced its partnership with the St. Maarten Sports and Olympic Federation. The St. Maarten Olympic National Team...
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Curaçao government releases 20 million support package to offset rising cost of living
WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao government is making approximately 20 million guilders available over the next three months to help cushion the impact of rising living...
Six Residents Receive Dutch Citizenship in Saba
SABA -- On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Cecilia Gonzalez Tejeda, along with her son Dorian Ysaias Aybar Gonzalez (not pictured), Gosha Melbourne Saffeil Nero,...
Single-vehicle collision involving a scooter
SINT EUSTAIUS -- During the midnight of Wednesday, April 29th 2026, the central control room received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a...
Dutch Navy Seizes Drugs in Caribbean for Second Time in Seven Days
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- For the second time in one week, the Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Friesland has intercepted a drug shipment in the Caribbean...
Prime Minister Rob Jetten to visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom
PHILIPDBURG, Sint Maarten -- Prime Minister Rob Jetten will visit St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, Bonaire, Aruba and Curaçao from 8 to 14 May...
Structural failure, not just oversight. Why Sint Maarten remains under Kingdom supervision
Dear Editor,
Sixteen years after obtaining country status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Sint Maarten finds itself once again under extended Kingdom supervision particularly...
St. Martin Believers’ Connection Convention Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Focus on Unity and Family...
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Martin Believers’ Connection Convention (SMBCC) is set to host its historic 20th edition from April 30 to May...
St. Maarten Flavors June enrollment opens with a Bold New Format
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in partnership with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) is proud to...
Appointment of Chief Public Prosecutor for the BES Islands
BES -- Following the recommendation of the Minister of Justice and Security, David van Weel, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of...
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell discusses Security Challenges and Geopolitical Developments at Atlantic Assembly Conference
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell participated as a speaker at the Atlantic Assembly 2026 - Navigating Uncertainty, held...





























































