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Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Congratulations to the Haitian Community on Haitian Flag Day

May 18, 2026 No comments

Prime Minister Mercelina Extends Congratulations to the Haitian Community on Haitian Flag Day

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Haitian community in Sint Maarten and around the world in observance of Haitian Flag Day, celebrated annually on May 18th. The Prime Minister acknowledged the important contributions of the Haitian community to the social, cultural, and economic development of Sint Maarten and praised the resilience, determination, and rich heritage of the Haitian people. “On behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, I extend heartfelt congratulations to our Haitian brothers and sisters as you proudly celebrate Haitian Flag Day,” stated Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.  “Today is a celebration of unity, freedom, pride, and the enduring spirit...

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CPS: Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly. Defeat the Silent Killer

May 17, 2026 No comments

CPS: Check Your Blood Pressure Regularly. Defeat the Silent Killer

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Sunday, May 17 marked World Hypertension Day (WHD) under the theme, “Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer.” This year’s theme highlights a simple truth: knowing your blood pressure numbers and taking early action saves lives. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney disease, yet it can be detected easily and controlled through healthy living and appropriate medical care. The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is joining the global community to raise awareness and encourage action against high blood pressure (hypertension)—often called “the silent killer” because it may have no symptoms while quietly damaging...

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Minister Brug continues fresh produce outreach initiative to support vulnerable families

May 17, 2026 No comments

Minister Brug continues fresh produce outreach initiative to support vulnerable families

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, last week once again continued his community outreach initiative through the distribution of fresh produce to vulnerable groups across Sint Maarten. The initiative forms part of the Ministry of VSA’s broader “Health in All Policies” approach established last year, which recognizes that public health extends beyond healthcare alone and includes food security, nutrition, social support, and community wellbeing. Following a similar initiative held in December, the Ministry collaborated with churches, senior homes, soup kitchens, community organizations and key individuals within the community to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to feeding programs and individuals in need. The initiative also comes at a time when many families continue to...

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MP Lacroes Recognizes Haiti's 223rd Flag Day

May 17, 2026 No comments

MP Lacroes Recognizes Haiti's 223rd Flag Day

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco A. Lacroes recognizes Haitian Flag Day as a meaningful moment of pride and reflection for the Haitian people, including the Haitian diaspora here on St. Maarten. Observed on May 18, the day commemorates the creation of Haiti’s flag in 1803, a powerful symbol born from a defining chapter in history and the determination of a people to shape their own future. Haiti would go on to become the first independent country in the Caribbean, marking a historic milestone that continues to resonate far beyond its borders. “Haitian Flag Day carries meaning far beyond the flag itself,” MP Lacroes stated. “It speaks to identity, to history, and to the strength of a people...

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Risk Auditor Jandroep: Unlocking Business Survival Through Tax Debt Rehab

May 16, 2026 No comments

Risk Auditor Jandroep: Unlocking Business Survival Through Tax Debt Rehab

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - For many business owners in the Dutch Caribbean, losing a final tax case can feel like reaching a financial breaking point, Risk Auditor Terence Jandroep said in a press statement on Saturday. “Once objections, appeals, and court procedures are exhausted, the Tax Office may proceed with enforcement measures such as bank liens, account freezes, asset seizures, and public auctions. Within a short period, a functioning business can face operational paralysis. “At this critical stage, many traditional advisors step away. Accountants often focus primarily on compliance and reporting, while litigation attorneys may conclude their involvement once court proceedings have ended. Business owners are frequently left facing severe financial pressure with few structured recovery options available.” According to Terence Jandroep, however,...

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Police Officers and Detectives Receive Certificates During Recognition Ceremony

Police Officers and Detectives Receive Certificates During Recognition Ceremony

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, May 20, 2026,...

May 21, 2026 No comments

2025 State of Law Enforcement in Sint Maarten: Safeguarding Human Rights and the Citizen’s Perspective

2025 State of Law Enforcement in Sint Maarten: Safeguarding Human…

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In the State of Law...

May 21, 2026 No comments

Reza Mc Sood Amjad Appointed Chairman of NAGICO Dutch Caribbean B.V.

Reza Mc Sood Amjad Appointed Chairman of NAGICO Dutch Caribbean…

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAGICO Dutch Caribbean B.V., the...

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SOL Petroleum Supports SXM Doet with Fuel Voucher Contribution

SOL Petroleum Supports SXM Doet with Fuel Voucher Contribution

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SXM Doet is pleased to...

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ICWI's 2025 'Broker of the Year' Announced: SUN Insurance Brokers Takes Top Honor

May 21, 2026

ICWI's 2025 'Broker of the Year' Announced: SUN Insurance Brokers Takes Top Honor

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) celebrated its top insura...

DEL Licensing Dept. Cuts Backlog by more than 85% as digital transformation moves forward

May 20, 2026

DEL Licensing Dept. Cuts Backlog by more than 85% as digital transformation moves forward

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunicatio...

Survey seeks input from residents and tourists on sargassum impacts

May 20, 2026

Survey seeks input from residents and tourists on sargassum impacts

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten has launched a public survey to gather...

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BOPP Registration Officially Opens for the 28th Annual Edition of the Program

May 20, 2026

BOPP Registration Officially Opens for the 28th Annual Edition of the Program

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Youth is pleased to announce that registration is now o...

Dept. of Youth Moves Forward with Implementation of Approved Youth Monitor Framework

May 20, 2026

Dept. of Youth Moves Forward with Implementation of Approved Youth Monitor Framework

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Youth within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth ...

International Cultural Emergency Experts Convene in Sint Maarten for 2026 CER Regional Hubs Annual General Meeting

May 20, 2026

International Cultural Emergency Experts Convene in Sint Maarten for 2026 CER Regional Hubs Annual General Meeting

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Cultural heritage emergency specialists, archivists, disaster response pr...

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Police-involved shooting investigation to be handled by Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao

May 20, 2026 No comments

Police-involved shooting investigation to be handled by Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The finalization of the investigation into the police-involved shooting that occurred on St. Peters Road on February 13, 2026, has been transferred to the Prosecutor’s Offic...

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NV GEBE: Disconnection Notice

May 20, 2026 No comments

NV GEBE: Disconnection Notice

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NV GEBE hereby informs the general public of scheduled disconnections in the following areas: these disconnections will apply to customers with outstanding invoices for 2025...

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Parliament of Sint Maarten officially invited to join ParlAmericas as Associate Member

May 20, 2026

Parliament of Sint Maarten officially invited to join ParlAmericas as Associate Member

SINT MAARTEN/CANADA - The Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of Parliament, was welcomed to th...

Government pursues fuel relief and strengthens oversight of GEBE

May 20, 2026

Government pursues fuel relief and strengthens oversight of GEBE

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of St. Maarten is taking coordinated action to address two...

Fire Dept. Officer Villarreal Completes Advanced Fire Service Leadership Program

May 19, 2026

Fire Dept. Officer Villarreal Completes Advanced Fire Service Leadership Program

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Sint Maarten Fire Department proudly announces the successful...

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UPDATE: Follow Up Traffic Advisory: Thursday and Friday Asphalt Road Repair Works Continue

May 20, 2026 No comments

UPDATE: Follow Up Traffic Advisory: Thursday and Friday Asphalt Road Repair Works Continue

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs the general public that the scheduled asphalt road repair works conti...

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St. Maarten Flavors 2026 Officially Launched

May 19, 2026 No comments

St. Maarten Flavors 2026 Officially Launched

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors was officially launched during a press conference on May 15, hosted by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau & St. Maarten Hospitality & Tra...

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Rising land and ocean temperatures, wilder water cycle, glacier retreat hit Latin America and Caribbean

May 20, 2026 No comments

Rising land and ocean temperatures, wilder water cycle, glacier retreat hit Latin America and Caribbean

SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN/BRASILIA, Brazil (WMO) - Record-breaking heat, persistent drought, extreme rainfall and devastating tropical cyclones impacted communities and economies throughout Latin America...

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CARIBBEAN TRAVEL FORUM 2026 IDENTIFIES KEY PRIORITIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL TOURISM

May 20, 2026 No comments

CARIBBEAN TRAVEL FORUM 2026 IDENTIFIES KEY PRIORITIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL TOURISM

SINT MAARTEN/ANTIGUA - Last week, the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) convened the Caribbean Travel Forum (CTF) at Sandals Grand Antigua, where public and private sector stakeholders from...

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22 candidates move forward with full PhD scholarship application

May 21, 2026

22 candidates move forward with full PhD scholarship application

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Twenty-two researchers have advanced to the next phase of the PhD Scholar...

KPSM Arrests a 33-Year-Old Suspect in Cross-Border Drug Investigation

May 20, 2026

KPSM Arrests a 33-Year-Old Suspect in Cross-Border Drug Investigation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) announces the arrest of a suspect...

CBCS expands stress testing framework for banks, pension funds, and insurers

May 18, 2026

CBCS expands stress testing framework for banks, pension funds, and insurers

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has expanded its stress ...

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Leiden University will get a Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations in The Hague

May 20, 2026 No comments

Leiden University will get a Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations in The Hague

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE - Starting in September 2026, Leiden University in The Hague, the Netherlands will begin establishing a new Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations. In addition to bringing toge...

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Tropical Mischief Continues to Be a Possibility During the First Couple of Weeks of June

May 19, 2026 No comments

Tropical Mischief Continues to Be a Possibility During the First Couple of Weeks of June

SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN - Even though tropical development is not expected for at least the next 10 days or so, there continues to be signals that point towards possible tropical mischief during the fi...

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ODM Urges Community to be Prepared. Time to Check/Restock Your Disaster Supply Kit

May 19, 2026

ODM Urges Community to be Prepared. Time to Check/Restock Your Disaster Supply Kit

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Office of Disaster Management (ODM), headed by Fire Chief/Nat...

Minister Gumbs Launches 2nd Annual Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest

May 18, 2026

Minister Gumbs Launches 2nd Annual Dame Ruby Bute National Short Story Contest

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) proudly annou...

Traffic Challenges and Bilateral Cooperation discussed with President Louis Mussington

May 18, 2026

Traffic Challenges and Bilateral Cooperation discussed with President Louis Mussington

SAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) — Prime Minister Luc Mercelina met last Wednesday (May 13th, 2026) with Presi...

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Second suspect released in public assault investigation

May 18, 2026

Second suspect released in public assault investigation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The second suspect in the ongoing criminal investigation into an alleged ...

Observant Detectives Coordinate with Patrol Officers to Apprehend Male Suspect for Illegal Firearm Possession

May 18, 2026

Observant Detectives Coordinate with Patrol Officers to Apprehend Male Suspect for Illegal Firearm Possession

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) informs the public that on Sunday...

CBCS publishes 2026 Financial Stability Report. Banks, insurers, and pension funds remain resilient despite increasing uncertainty

May 18, 2026

CBCS publishes 2026 Financial Stability Report. Banks, insurers, and pension funds remain resilient despite increasing uncertainty

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO – The financial sector of Curaçao and Sint Maarten remained resilient in 2025, ...

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EmpowerEd Initiative Launches at MPC to Advance Youth Cancer Prevention

May 20, 2026

EmpowerEd Initiative Launches at MPC to Advance Youth Cancer Prevention

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), in col...

Prudential Tax Services announces Strategic Alliance with Management Expert Saskia Farquharson

May 20, 2026

Prudential Tax Services announces Strategic Alliance with Management Expert Saskia Farquharson

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prudential Tax Services (PTS), the leading authority in accounting, audit...

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Statia Recognised as First Dutch Caribbean Island to Join Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship

May 20, 2026

Statia Recognised as First Dutch Caribbean Island to Join Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - Representatives of Statia Government and St. Eustatius Utility Company...

UPDATE TUESDAY: Rescue Operation for Missing Hiker turns to Recovery after Comprehensive Search Spanning Several Days

May 19, 2026

UPDATE TUESDAY: Rescue Operation for Missing Hiker turns to Recovery after Comprehensive Search Spanning Several Days

SABA (THE BOTTOM) - The Public Entity of Saba in its update said: "Today (Ed Tuesd...

Statia’s New Secondary School Building Enters Final Stage of Construction

May 19, 2026

Statia’s New Secondary School Building Enters Final Stage of Construction

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - Statia is one step closer to opening a modern secondary school buildin...

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Happy Lottery Results for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 No comments

Happy Lottery Results for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Winning...It's easy! Every day is a new chance to win. Various lottery games, cash prices, numerous retailers located all over Curaçao and great winning probabilities. Ha...

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Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday

May 20, 2026 No comments

Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (18:00 LST) 21st May 2026 WEATHER: Tonight: Variably clou...

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