November 08, 2026 No comments
Joint KPSM and KMar Safety Controls Result in Multiple Arrests, Weapons & Suspected Narcotics Seizures
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), continues to conduct coordinated safety operations aimed at combating illegal firearm possession, narcotics-related activities, and other criminal offenses throughout Sint Maarten. During the evening of Friday, November 6, into the early morning hours of Saturday, November 7, 2026, members of the KPSM Flex Team and KMar conducted joint patrols and preventive controls in several areas, including Simpson Bay and Bush Road. Firearm Arrest on Bush Road During patrols along Bush Road, officers observed two individuals traveling on a motorcycle and a scooter. The motorcycle rider appeared to be pushing the scooter rider forward using his right leg while both vehicles were...
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November 08, 2026 No comments
Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test!
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full day of activities and experiences designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for individuals and families throughout St. Maarten. According to Lisa McKay, Marketing & Communications Manager at NAGICO Insurances, months of planning, coordination, and hard work have gone into bringing this year's event to life, and the team is now ready to welcome the community. "The excitement surrounding this event is truly incredible," McKay shared. "The NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair has become one...
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November 07, 2026 No comments
Interact Clubs Led Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Meeting in Celebration of World Interact Week 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - More than 150 Interactors came together in a powerful celebration of youth leadership, service, and fellowship as the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset dedicated its November 2nd, 2026, general meeting to World Interact Week 2026. In a special show of partnership between Rotary and its youth leaders, the meeting was jointly chaired by Rotary Club President Jade Maccow and five Interact Club Presidents: Reese Prince of the Interact Club of St. Maarten Academy; Aditi Vaswani and Nikita Setpal, Co-Presidents of the Interact Club of Learning Unlimited Preparatory School; Dandranee McNamee of the Interact Club of MAC Comprehensive Secondary Education; and Audrey Wever of the Interact Club of St. Dominic High School. The evening celebrated the voices,...
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November 06, 2026 No comments
FOOD IN THE TRASH WHILE PEOPLE GO HUNGRY. HOW IS THIS ACCEPTABLE?
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Every single month, and sometimes even every week, DIVICO, Lucky’s, KAMS, SUPER LU, NEC and COSTULESS donate their surplus food to FREEGAN foundation, the former said in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026. “Food that might otherwise go to waste is collected and redistributed to families struggling to put meals on the table. They have proven that food rescue works. “So why are supermarkets such as Carrefour, Fairway Mark It, Prime Distributors and Market Garden not doing the same? The numbers are shocking. “According to Sint Maarten’s 2022 Census, 7.1% of residents reported experiencing hunger because they could not afford food. Meanwhile, 25.5% of households live in relative poverty, according to the St. Maarten Development Fund. And...
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November 06, 2026 No comments
Two men sentenced to prison for armed robbery of Ocean Jewelers at JW Marriott Hotel
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten sentenced two men to prison on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for their involvement in the armed robbery of Ocean Jewelers at the JW Marriott Hotel in Oyster Pond on October 17, 2025. M.Y.F. received a five-year prison sentence, while K.O.R. was sentenced to six years. Both were convicted of participating in the robbery, during which employees were threatened with firearms and a hammer was used to smash display cases containing jewelry. The robbery occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when three masked men entered the jewelry store. One of the robbers threatened employees with a firearm while the others smashed display cases and removed jewelry, including gold items, watches and...
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