First Annual Read-a-thon held at Library in celebration of International Literacy Day

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL), St. Maarten National Commission for UNESCO, Jet Blue, and Students of the University of St. Martin (USM) joined forces in celebration of International Literacy Day…

Leona Marlin-Romeo Sets Record Straight

Number 2 candidate of the United St.Maarten Party Mrs. Leona Marlin-Romeo set the record straight during a press conference on Friday September 5th, during which Party leader Frans Richardson & newly…

CPS and CDFHA host 4th Annual Pregnancy Market 2014

In an effort to encourage, motivate, and support fathers in their parenting role, the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labour (VSA) in collaboration with Social Health Insurances (SZV)…

Bonaire grants renewed priority to strengthening of financial management Age Bakker (Cft): “Sound financial management is of major importance for public entity Bonaire’

Kralendijk – The next few months are crucial for the public entity Bonaire to get its accounting in order, and, in a broader sense, its financial management as well. Early…

Survey by the Ombudsman

After being in existence for approximately four (4) years, the Ombudsman is in the process of evaluating procedures and operation of the institute in accordance with the Strategic Plan 2011-2021.…

Minister Richardson Calls Urgent Meeting with BureauTelecommunication Regarding Recent Events

In light of the latest problems encountered the last two days in our telecommunication systems, Minister Ted Richardson, in charge of Economic affairs, Tourism and Telecommunication, called an urgent meeting…

Minister Patricia Lourens-Philip says COM Approves One Tablet per Child

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Hon. Patricia Lourens Philip is proud to announce the approval by the Council of Ministers (COM) of the “One Tablet per Child” project.…

Prime Minister Wescot-Williams Bids Farewell To Local Young Cricketer

The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams bid farewell to local young promising cricketer Shaquille O’Neil Martina at the Princess Juliana International Airport on Wednesday. Martina is…

Professional NBA Players Shumpert, Copeland and Williams On Island this Weekend for Youth Basketball Camp

NBA basketball talent is coming to town this weekend, and all young basketball players are strongly encouraged to attend the free event dressed to play and ready for a fantastic,…

Dutch and French Officials Meet about Crime Prevention and Illegal Firearms Cooperation

A delegation from Paris, France on Tuesday visited Philipsburg and had discussions with the Governor, His Excellency Eugene Holiday, and with the Minister of Justice, Hon. Dennis Richardson, about crime…