November 18, 2025 No comments
Registration Opens for Soca Rumble 2026 in St. Maarten Carnival Lineup
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Registration is now open for Soca Rumble 2026, as the popular local soca competition returns to the St. Maarten Carnival schedule after an absence of a few years. Artists can now sign up to compete in two categories, Groovy Soca and Power Soca, as part of the 55th anniversary edition of Carnival. Soca Rumble focuses solely on local soca music and has long been seen as an important platform for homegrown artists and producers in both the groovy and power styles. The event is again listed on the official 2026 Carnival schedule released by the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF), which highlights the return of Soca Rumble among key culture centered shows for the season. Registration...
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November 18, 2025 No comments
Armed Robbery: Public assistance sought to identify vehicle and possible witnesses
SINT MAARTEN (DAWN BEACH) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) together with the Prosecutor’s Office Sint Maarten (OM SXM) appeal to the public for assistance following a violent armed robbery that occurred on Friday 17 October 2025, at approximately 1:30pm at Ocean Jewelry in J.W. Marriott Hotel in Dawn Beach. During this incident, three masked individuals drove onto the premises and entered the establishment brandishing a gun. Following that, the perpetrators fled the scene in a stolen black Kia Soul with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Law enforcement is investigating this serious crime. To support this effort, screenshots from surveillance videos have been made public for identification purposes. The goal is to find anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, but...
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November 18, 2025 No comments
Minister Brug Highlights the Importance of Supporting Men’s Well-Being on International Men’s Day
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Richinel S.J. Brug, joins the global community in recognizing International Men’s Day 2025, underscoring the vital role men play in families, workplaces, and communities across Sint Maarten. Minister Brug emphasized that this day is not only about appreciation, but about acknowledging the unique pressures men face, particularly regarding mental health, emotional well-being, and societal expectations. “Our men carry a tremendous amount on their shoulders. They are fathers, partners, leaders, protectors, providers, and community builders,” Minister Brug stated. “Yet many of our men struggle in silence. Today, and every day, we must remind them that their mental health matters, their feelings matter, and seeking help is a sign of strength—not weakness.” Throughout 2025,...
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November 18, 2025 No comments
Final STEPS Survey Report Submitted to Minister of VSA. Stakeholder Session Late Nov.
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) is pleased to announce the completion of Sint Maarten’s first National PAHO/WHO STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). The final report has now been officially submitted to the Minister of VSA. Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Hon. Richinel S. J. Brug, expressed his appreciation for the timely submission of the report, noting that the STEPS results come at a pivotal moment. “I am grateful to receive the full findings at this time,” Minister Brug stated. “The data and recommendations will be directly integrated into the Ministry’s Health in All Policies approach, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2026. This report strengthens our foundation...
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November 18, 2025 No comments
NAPB Sint Maarten Addresses Shared Feelings of Blatant Disrespect Experienced
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The NAPB Sint Maarten expresses its concern regarding the shared feelings of blatant disrespect experienced by members of WICSU–PSU, the firefighters and ambulance workers, at the conclusion of the public meeting of Parliament held on Monday 17th November 2025 What should have been a moment of clarity for the firefighters and ambulance/ EMS workers ended instead with several union members and emergency service personnel feeling dismissed, disregarded, and undervalued. The NAPB acknowledges and stands in solidarity with the sentiments expressed by these workers, who play critical roles in safeguarding the community. NAPB Sint Maarten stresses that every union member and every public servant—regardless of their affiliation—deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, especially within the...
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