March 31, 2026 No comments
MF and V Number Plates Now Available for Collection
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Tax Administration is pleased to announce that number plates within the MF and V categories, which were previously unavailable, are now ready for collection. Motorists who have already completed payment and are awaiting their plates are encouraged to visit the Receiver’s Office on Pond Island to collect them. Motorists who were issued temporary M plates are requested to return these plates in order to receive their assigned V or R number plate. To collect your number plate, motorists must present the following documents at the service window: proof of payment, valid insurance, and a valid inspection card. Payments can be made online, via bank transfer, or in person at the Receiver’s Office. Online payments are...
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March 31, 2026 No comments
Cervical Cancer: Early Detection is Your Best Protection
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called on countries to accelerate efforts to achieve cervical cancer 2030 elimination targets in the Americas, warning that, with only five years remaining, the current pace puts reaching the goals at risk, despite progress in vaccination. Each year, over 78,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the Americas, and more than 40,000 die from the disease. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cervix, which is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by persistent infection with certain high-risk types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a very common sexually transmitted infection. The...
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March 31, 2026 No comments
Male suspect Arrested Following Altercation on Back Street
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an altercation that took place on Back Street on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, shortly after 11:00 AM. Central Dispatch received several calls reporting a disturbance in the Back-Street area. Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the location, where they encountered an ongoing altercation involving two male individuals. Upon intervening and conducting a preliminary investigation, officers determined that the incident stemmed from a dispute regarding parking. During the confrontation, one of the individuals, identified by the initials C.L.C., a, allegedly struck the other party in the face. (French tourist.) The suspect was arrested for ill-treatment and transported to the Philipsburg Police Station, where he is being held for further...
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March 31, 2026 No comments
KPSM Issues Easter Weekend Safety Message and Parking Advisory for Mullet Bay and Philipsburg
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) extends its best wishes to the community and visitors for a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable Easter weekend. As the Easter holiday is traditionally a time when many families and friends gather, particularly at popular beach locations, KPSM will be increasing its presence across the island to ensure public safety and maintain order. In connection with the expected large crowds at Mullet Bay, KPSM wishes to inform the public that strict traffic and parking regulations will be enforced throughout the Easter weekend, from Friday, April 4 through Monday, April 7, 2026. KPSM understands the importance of this holiday and encourages everyone to enjoy the festivities responsibly. To facilitate a safe and smooth...
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March 31, 2026 No comments
Transition to Caribbean guilder successfully completed. NAf now only exchangeable at CBCS
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - One year after the introduction of the Caribbean guilder, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) looks back on a smooth transition to the new currency. As of 1 April 2026, Netherlands Antillean guilder (NAf) banknotes and coins can only be exchanged at the CBCS. Exchange at commercial banks will no longer be possible from this date. The public can continue to exchange NAf at the CBCS until 31 March 2055. On March 31st, 2025, the Caribbean guilder was officially introduced in the monetary union of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Since then, citizens and businesses have gradually switched from the NAf to the new currency. By end-February 2026, a total of approximately 385.9 million (about 77%) of the...
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