OM SXM: Fights around schools unacceptable and punishable

Fights involving minors outside of school premises are unacceptable and punishable by the Court as a recent verdict by the Court of First Instance highlighted. Three minors were sentenced March…

Government of Sint Maarten Launches Multi-Purpose Shelters Project for Vulnerable Residents

On Friday, March 26, 2021, the Government of Sint Maarten achieved a large milestone for the country as it pertains to disaster preparedness and resilience building. In the presence of…

Traffic Department investigating two serious road accidents that happened over the weekend

The personnel of the traffic Department are investigation two serious car accidents that took place over the weekend. The first accident took place on Friday evening March 26th, 2021 around…

Police seeks public’s assistance with several armed robberies cases

The police force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is seeking the public’s assistance to apprehend the armed robbers who have been targeting the jewelry stores in Philipsburg.On Monday morning, March 20,…

Former Minister of VSA employment policy goes into effect

The National Employment Service Center (NESC) plans to implement modified work procedures, in close collaboration with Section Employment Permits in 2021, based on the “Policy on the issuance of labor…

Captain arrested on suspicion of human smuggling.

On Saturday March 27th 2021, officers of the Immigration and Border Protection Services together with the assistance of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard and the Prosecutors Office arrested the captain…

Government to establish inter-ministerial covenant to tackle immigration loopholes

Friday 27th, 2021, the Ministries of Justice, VSA and TEATT met to lay the foundation of establishing a working agreement or covenant to tackle the various loopholes used to defraud…

Local businesses support the COVID-19 vaccination program

Both Domino’s Pizza and Movida Bar & Grill have provided the vaccination team at the Belair Community Center with a delicious lunch in the last two weeks. Additionally, the Belair…

Veterinary Services in Statia continues to microchip dogs.

The second micro chipping campaign of dogs in Statia has started recently and will end April 30th, 2021. Dog owners can pass by the Veterinary office at LVV from Monday…