May 10, 2026 No comments
MP Lewis: “Our local professionals are respected more in other countries than their own”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW), Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has expressed deep disappointment and concern regarding recent reports that the Ministry of VROMI has allegedly failed to compensate Fleming Waste Solutions, a key company contracted by the Government since 2021 to operate government-owned equipment and execute critical landfill operations." The Minister of VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, should take some kind of accountability and stop playing the blame game." MP Lewis stated. MP Lewis stated that the situation reflects a troubling and ongoing pattern in which qualified local businesses and professionals are not treated with the respect, urgency, and fairness they deserve, despite the essential services they provide to the country. He emphasized that Fleming Waste...
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May 09, 2026 No comments
UPP Honors Lupus Warriors Across Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of Lupus Awareness Day, the UPP is paying tribute to the many Lupus warriors across Sint Maarten who continue to face one of life’s toughest battles with strength, dignity, and determination. While Lupus is often described as an invisible illness, the fight faced by those living with the disease is very real. Behind every diagnosis is a person pushing through pain, exhaustion, uncertainty, and emotional hardship while still showing up for their families, careers, and communities. “Today is not only about awareness. It is about recognizing fighters,” the UPP stated. “There are people in our community carrying burdens many will never fully see or understand, yet they continue to rise every single day. That...
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May 09, 2026 No comments
SSS Cooperative Consultations 2026 discuss healthcare and economic development
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The SSS Cooperative Consultations 2026 took place today, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Philipsburg, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Island Council of Saba, the Island Council of Sint Eustatius, and the Parliament of Sint Maarten. Hosted at the Parliament Building, the consultations continued the three legislatures’ commitment to structured dialogue and regional cooperation among the SSS islands. Today’s session featured opening remarks by the Chairperson of the Parliament of Sint Maarten and Chairperson of the SSS Cooperative Consultation, the Hon. Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams. This was followed by introductions from the delegation leaders of the Island Councils of Saba and Sint Eustatius, as well as Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Kingdom...
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May 08, 2026 No comments
Crown Weather says early June could see First Named Tropical Weather System
SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN - It appears that the first week of June or so may be our first opportunity for tropical development on the Atlantic side of the tropics, Crown Weather reported on Friday, May 8, 2026. And the first name on the list is Alberto. Crown Weather: “The area that I think that may need to be watched for tropical development is across the northwestern Caribbean, the eastern Gulf and near the US Southeast coast from about Florida to the North Carolina coast. “The overall weather pattern that could set up this possible development will include an upward motion of the Madden Julian Oscillation that looks to cross into the Atlantic by the first week of June. Usually when this occurs you...
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May 08, 2026 No comments
Circulating video of Middle Region Incident Leads to Two Arrests
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) informs the public that following the circulation yesterday (Ed. Thursday, May 7, 2026) of a video on social media involving an incident in the Middle Region area, both individuals seen in the footage were identified, arrested, and questioned by police. KPSM understands the concern this incident has caused within the community and assures the public that the matter was addressed promptly. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
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