October 21, 2026 No comments
Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Office to Temporarily Relocate to the Ferry Dock across from Princess Juliana International Airport parking lot
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) announces that the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) is relocating its office and public-facing services to the Ferry Dock across from the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) parking lot as part of temporary arrangements associated with the ongoing refurbishment of the Simpson Bay dock. Immigration services are also at the same location. However, current clearance services are being carried out at the Great Bay Clearance Office in Point Blanche. Once the SLAC offices are ready at the Ferry Dock across from PJIA parking lot, an announcement will be made. The current Clearance Office in Point Blanche standard operating hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to...
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October 21, 2026 No comments
Court of Appeal upholds 12-year sentence for fatal Dutch Quarter stabbing
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of Appeal has upheld the 12-year prison sentence imposed on J.J.M.J.H. for manslaughter in connection with the fatal stabbing of E.M.R. in Dutch Quarter on February 6, 2025. The Court of First Instance convicted J.J.M.J.H. of manslaughter. It sentenced him to 12 years in prison, with time spent in pre-trial detention deducted. On appeal, the defence sought an acquittal, while the Prosecutor General asked the Court to increase the sentence to 14 years. The Court of Appeal rejected both requests. The defence argued that J.J.M.J.H.’s DNA on a backpack and knife did not prove that he had committed the stabbing. It also challenged the reliability of a witness who identified him and maintained that another...
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October 21, 2026 No comments
SMGA Represents Island at the Annual Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Tournament
SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) proudly represented the island with a qualified team of 12 players at the annual Eastern Caribbean Golf Association’s tournament held in Anguilla. This prestigious event brought together competitors from 11 countries with 132 players and took place on October 10th and 11th, 2026, at the Aurora Golf Resort. The team included a diverse group of players: three ladies, four men, three senior men, and two super-senior men. The opening ceremony was hosted by the Governor of Anguilla, featuring welcoming speeches and a formal presentation of each team member. Over two days, the tournament showcased intensive competitive golf. On Sunday evening, the final ceremony celebrated the achievements of all participants. St. Maarten...
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October 20, 2026 No comments
MP Roseburg: Congratulations Mr. Denzel Washington, LLM. Representation Matters
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – “It is with immense pride that I congratulate Sint Maarten’s own Denzel Troy Alfonso Washington on earning his Master of Laws (LLM) in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam’s Amsterdam Law School,” Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg said on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a press statement. “As an attorney, I know what this achievement represents. Law school does not hand out its degrees. It demands discipline, sacrifice and long nights, often thousands of miles from home, family and everything familiar. Choosing tax law, one of the most technical and demanding fields in the profession, and completing it at one of Europe’s leading law faculties shows determination and character. Denzel, you earned this. “This moment...
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October 20, 2026 No comments
KPSM Urges Patience, Road Safety, and Personal Awareness Ahead of Busy High Season
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) reminds residents, visitors, and transportation providers that the busy high season will begin in the coming weeks. With increased visitor arrivals and activity across the island, KPSM calls on everyone to exercise patience, plan ahead, and remain mindful of their safety. Heavier traffic and slower travel are expected across the island, particularly in Philipsburg and Simpson Bay. Motorists are urged to leave early and allow additional time to reach their destinations. Taxi drivers, tour bus companies, and other transportation providers are especially encouraged to account for traffic delays when scheduling pickups, excursions, and transfers. Careful planning is essential to help clients reach the airport, cruise port, hotels, and other destinations...
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