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El Proyecto De Transformacin Digital Del Gobierno Lanza Oficialmente La Plataforma De Servicios Electrnicos E Intercambio De Datos En Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten El Gobierno de Sint Maarten ha dado un paso muy esperado hacia la modernizacin de la prestacin de servicios pblicos con el lanzamiento oficial de la plataforma de servicios electrnicos e intercambio de datos, un componente clave del Proyecto de Transformacin Digital del Gobierno (DGTP).

El evento de lanzamiento del Equipo de Liderazgo Digital (DLT), celebrado el viernes en el Edificio de la Administracin del Gobierno, cont con la presencia de miembros del Consejo de Ministros, encabezados por el Honorable Primer Ministro Luc F.E Read more

Innovacin En Accin: La Juventud De St. Maarten Brilla Durante La Semana De La Ciencia 2026

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Semana de la Ciencia 2026, celebrada del 9 al 21 de marzo de 2026, reuni a estudiantes, educadores, profesionales y miembros de la comunidad en una dinmica celebracin de la curiosidad, la innovacin y el descubrimiento bajo el lema Innovar para el bienestar.

La semana de actividades puso de relieve el creciente inters por la ciencia, la tecnologa, la ingeniera, las artes y las matemticas (STEAM) en toda la isla, al tiempo que reforz la importancia de la innovacin para abordar los desafos del mundo real y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad.

La Semana de la Ciencia se inaugur oficialmente con una inspiradora ceremonia de apertura que incluy discursos de la Dra Read more

El Primer Equipo De Robtica De St. Maarten Obtiene El Segundo Lugar En El Desafo Superregional De Robtica De La Oecsra

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Fundacin de la Feria de Ciencias de St. Maarten se enorgullece en anunciar que SXM Tech Tides, el primer equipo de robtica de la isla en competir a nivel regional, ha logrado un impresionante segundo lugar entre equipos de ocho pases en el Desafo Superregional de Robtica de la OECSRA (ahora ECRIA), celebrado en St. Kitts & Nevis, obteniendo tanto el Premio a la Maestra en Programacin como el Premio a la Participacin Digital.

Los estudiantes Jacob Boxshall, de la Escuela Preparatoria Learning Unlimited, y Akash Pillai, de St Read more

El Kpsm Arresta A Un Sospechoso Tras Robo A Mano Armada De Vehculo Y Persecucin

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Tras una rpida y coordinada respuesta, la Polica de Sint Maarten (KPSM) arrest a un sospechoso en relacin con un robo a mano armada y el hurto de un vehculo ocurrido la madrugada del sbado en Soualiga Road.

Aproximadamente a la 1:00am, el despacho central recibi un reporte de robo a mano armada en Soualiga Road. La vctima, inform que un asaltante vestido completamente de negro le haba robado su camioneta Lexus. El sospechoso amenaz a la vctima con lo que pareca ser un arma de fuego negra, le arrebat las llaves del vehculo por la fuerza y huy del lugar en direccin a Point Blanche Read more

El Mp Lyndon Lewis Al Ministro De Vromi: Comiencen A Trabajar En La Deplorable Infraestructura Pblica

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – El Parkamentario Lyndon Lewis insta urgentemente al Ministro de Vivienda Pblica, Ordenacin del Territorio, Medio Ambiente e Infraestructura (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, a tomar medidas inmediatas y decisivas para abordar el deterioro de la infraestructura vial en Sint Maarten, tras un incidente sumamente preocupante denunciado por el sindicato policial NAPB Sint Maarten.

El reciente informe del sindicato describe un grave accidente en el que se vieron involucrados agentes de Polica que respondan a una emergencia en Sucker Garden Road, donde se cree que las peligrosas condiciones de la carretera, incluyendo un bache considerable, contribuyeron al accidente Read more

Fundacin Del Carnaval Insta A La Ministra De Teatt A Tomar Medidas Enrgicas Contra La Especulacin De Precios En Los Supermercados

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten La Fundacin para el Desarrollo del Carnaval de St. Maarten (SCDF) expresa su total apoyo a las declaraciones de la Ministra de TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, contra la especulacin de precios a raz del conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irn, al tiempo que advierte que los aumentos injustos de precios se han convertido en la norma cada ao durante el Carnaval Read more

Mp York: The Time For Gebe Relief Is Now

NA MP Darryl York.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York says the time for the population to receive the promised GEBE relief is now Read more

OmS Handling Of Crypto Evidence Questioned As Brison Explains Otc Trading During Trial

 By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--The judge tasked with determining whether former Member of Parliament Rolando Brison received dollar transfers as payment for cryptocurrency or whether the funds were direct payments intended to bribe him admitted on Monday that he is not an expert on cryptocurrency. You know much more abo Read more

ReceiverS Office Closed After Break-In, Cash Stolen

POND ISLAND-- The Receivers Office on Soualiga Road is currently closed after a break-in in which an unknown amount of money was stolen, according to the Police Force of Sint Maarten KPSM, which has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Ocean View Academy Students Learn Real-World Science At Btp

Sidney de Weever giving an explanation to students

INDIGO BAY--Ocean View Academy students gained practical insight into science and technology during a recent educational visit to the Bureau of Telecommunications and Post (BTP) in Philipsburg as part of Science Week 2026.

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Defence: Robbie Dos Santos Dragged By The Hair Into Lissabon Investigation

Robbie Dos Santos (Photo courtesy Antilliaans Dagblad).

By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--Businessman Robbie Dos Santos was effectively dragged by the hair into the Lissabon investigation, his attorneys Niels van der Laan and Olga Kostrzewski argued in court this week, questioning both the origins of the case against him and the strength of the evidence presented by prosecutors.

On Tuesday, defence lawyer Van der Laan delivered an extensive plea requesting the full acquittal of Dos Santos Read more

Brug: Health Mission To Colombia Opens Door To Directly Recruit Qualified Doctors

Health Minister Richinel Brug (third left), representatives of SMMC and SZV with Colombian health officials.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug says a recent health mission to Colombia has opened opportunities to recruit more permanent doctors for St Maarten, addressing concerns from patients about the frequent rotation of physicians on the island.

Brug reported on the official mission, which took place from March 48, 2026, and included a delegation from Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Read more

Local, Surinamese Prison Guards Sworn In To Strengthen Operations

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling and Prison Director Steven Carty pose with the sworn in correctional officers.

PHILIPSBURG--A group of local correctional officers and fourteen officers from Suriname were officially sworn in on Friday, in a move the Ministry of Justice says will help strengthen operational capacity at Point Blanche Prison.

During the ceremony, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling acknowledged that the swearing-in of several local officers had been delayed and offered an apology on behalf of the Ministry for the time it took to complete the process Read more

Ursm Board Members Attend Corporate Governance Training

URSM board members participated in corporate governance training.

PHILIPSBURG--Several board members of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) recently participat Read more

Up Mp Lacroes Urges Govt To Review Model Law For Marine-Coastal Tourism

MP Francisco Lacroes.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday urged the government to examine the Model Law on Sustainable Marine-Coastal Community Tourism when preparing zoning and conservation policies.

He said coastal territories remain undervalued and insufficiently protected in many cases Read more

New Mural Added To Clem Labega Square

Philipsburg – A new mural has been added to the pay station at Clem Labega Square as part of the @ColorMeSXM project by the Be The Change Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of General Affairs. Since 2020, the initiative has introduced more than 24 murals throughout Philipsburg. The new mural was funded by the Mondriaan Fund, which promotes visual arts and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

We are excited about the central and highly visible location of this mural and grateful to everyone who supported its completion, said Laura Bijnsdorp, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Read more

Dcomm Visits French Side Counterparts

Philipsburg/Marigot On February 26, the Department of Communication of the Government of Sint Maarten paid a working visit to their French counterparts of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin, Communication Department, which includes the protocol section.

The working visit was to get a deeper understanding of how the French side Department of Communication functions within the Collectivit, to exchange mutual operational information and ideas, and to continue fostering the working relationship.

In their Marigot offices, the head/director of the French side Department of Communication Nathalie Longato gave a short presentation and shared an overview of the work and responsibilities Read more

Women Mps Back Victim Support Services Efforts To Close Legal Gaps For Abuse Survivors

From left: MPs Ludmilla de Weever, Veronica Jansen-Webster, Director of Victims Support Services, Cassandra Richardson, MP Sjamira Roseburg and Chairlady of Parliament, MP Read more

Minister Of Finance Launches Transformation Tax Admin Prog.

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs (second left) with other officials at the launch.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs has launched the Transformation Tax Administration (TTA) Programme, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, calling it a decisive and necessary step toward modernising our systems, strengthening public trust, and safeguarding St Read more

Minister Brug: Local Workers First In Reconstruction Projects

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, says local workers and businesses must be given first priority in reconstruction and development projects on St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th February 2026  WEATHER:  This afternoon  through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Forecast High:29C / 84F            Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:09 P.M.                              Sunrise Tomorrow:6:44 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching low level trough and moisture associated with a recent frontal boundary, will cause showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Featured In Diplomat Magazine

Featured article in Diplomat Magazine

THE HAGUE--The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Maarten was featured in the December 2025 edition of Diplomat Magazine, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, who appeared in the publications Diplomat VIP section.

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Vromi Continues Demolition On Pond Island

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Minister Patrice Gumbs of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) has issued a statement that demolition has commenced and will continue on Soualiga Drive, Pond Island. Occupants of the land were informed in September 2025 that they needed to vacate by December 2025 Read more

Ministers Back Legal Aid For Patients Under Involuntary Mental Health Care

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling (left) and VSA Minister Richinel Brug holding the Memorandum of Understanding signed in support of mental health patients rights.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more