November 14, 2025 No comments
Joint Court starts renovation of City Hall
CURACAO (WILLEMSTAD) - The Common Court of Justice announces that the first phase of the renovation of the City Hall in Punda will start this week. In this phase, the building will be stripped of all non-historical additions that have been made over the years, such as suspended ceilings, partition walls, old cooling machines, air ducts and outdated cabling. The aim of this preparatory work is to make the original structure and spaciousness of the monumental building visible again, as a basis for the next phases of the renovation. The renovation is a design by IMD (Anko van der Woude) and Lyongo architecture (Lyongo Juliana), commissioned by the Ministries of VVRP, Finance and Justice. The design respects the historic character of the building...
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November 13, 2025 No comments
Five Suspects Arrested including two female minors Following Robbery and Assault
SINT MAARTEN (DEFIANCE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery and assault that took place in the vicinity of a gentleman's club in the Defiance area. The incident occurred on November 12, 2025, around 12:45 a.m. Following quick police action, officers were able to locate and arrest all five suspects involved. The individuals arrested have the initials D.D., D.L.R.J., C.D., S.J., and F.P.K. Two of the suspects are female minors. In this incident, four victims came forward and filed official reports of assault and robbery after leaving the club. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department are currently conducting an investigation into the case. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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November 12, 2025 No comments
Minister Brug welcomes PAHO/WHO delegation for National Health Consultation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) officially welcomed representatives of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) to Sint Maarten on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, for a two-day National Consultation focused on developing the new PAHO/WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Sint Maarten. This consultation will bring together key stakeholders from across the health sector to identify national priorities and shape the direction of health cooperation for the period 2026–2031. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Mr. Richinel Brug highlighted the importance of the consultation, noting that “the last Country Cooperation Strategy ended in 2017, and much has changed since then. The experiences of recent years have reminded us...
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November 12, 2025 No comments
Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Constructive Dialogue with WICSU-PSU Through Proposed Mediation Process
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of Sint Maarten has taken another significant step toward strengthening collaboration with the Windward Islands Civil Servants Union–Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) by proposing the introduction of an independent mediator to support ongoing discussions concerning Fire Department personnel. Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina formally communicated the proposal to WICSU-PSU President Ms. Sharon Cangieter, highlighting the Government’s dedication to resolving outstanding matters through cooperation and mutual respect. While the Government has presented four potential candidates directly to the union, the Prime Minister made it clear that he will not be publicly disclosing the names of those individuals out of respect for the integrity of the process and the privacy of all involved. “In recent weeks, the Government...
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November 12, 2025 No comments
World Diam Tour Caribbean Kicks Off 2025-2026 Season with Grand Prix Grand Case
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Eight Diam 24 teams took to the waters of Simpson Bay and Grand Case on November 8 and 9 for the first event on the 2025-2026 racing calendar for this exciting and competitive class of trimarans. Hosted in partnership between the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC), Saint Martin Voile Pour Tous (SMVT), and FF Voile, the inaugural Diam 24 Grand Prix Grand Case started in 17-22 knots of easterly breeze in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten on Saturday morning November 8. With one reef in the mainsail, competitors got off to a roaring start on a reach, turned north at an offset mark and made their way clockwise around the island to a finish line in Grand...
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