June 22, 2026 No comments
Ministry of VSA Marks Completion of Nibud Study Visit and Training on Cost of Living in Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), with the support of the Tijdelijke Werk Organisatie (TWO), has completed an important phase in its collaboration with the Nationaal Instituut voor Budgetvoorlichting (Nibud), as part of the ongoing study into the cost of living on Sint Maarten. The study was carried out to gain evidence-based insight into the actual cost of living for individuals and families in Sint Maarten and forms part of the ongoing implementation of the Country Reform Packages. It focuses on the buildup of necessary household expenditures for different household compositions, including the resources residents need to meet their basic needs and participate fully in society. From June 2 to June 11, 2026,...
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June 22, 2026 No comments
Police Conducts Vehicle and Documentation Controls. 26 Vehicles Checked, Three Fines Issued
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In response to a recent increase in serious scooter and vehicle accidents, as well as firearm-related incidents on both sides of the island, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conducted a traffic control over the weekend of June 20, 2026, on the A.J.C. Brouwers Road. During the control, a total of 26 vehicles were stopped and checked, along with two scooters/motorcycles, which were inspected on both documentation and technical compliance. As a result of the control, three fines were issued for various infractions observed during the checks. The Police Force of Sint Maarten emphasizes that these actions are part of a broader, ongoing effort to improve road safety and reduce crime across the island. In the coming...
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June 22, 2026 No comments
THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING FIREARMS DISCOVERY AT OYSTER POND HOTEL
SINT MAARTEN (OYSTER POND) - On Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026, the police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received credible information indicating that several individuals residing at a hotel in the Oyster Pond area were in unlawful possession of firearms. Acting swiftly on this intelligence, the KPSM immediately deployed a combined unit of detectives and patrol officers to the location. Upon arrival, officers conducted a control at the premises. During the operation, three individuals were encountered and two firearms were discovered and secured and confiscated. All three suspects were subsequently arrested and transported to the KPSM station in Philipsburg, where they are currently being held and questioned in connection with the incident.
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June 22, 2026 No comments
From Request to Payment: Government Modernizes How Public Funds Are Managed
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance is pleased to provide a concise overview of the Government's Procure-to-Pay process, offering greater clarity on how public funds are used when purchasing goods and services on behalf of the people of Sint Maarten. Procure-to-Pay is the process that begins when a need for goods or services is identified and ends when the supplier is paid. While it may sound administrative, it is one of Government's most important financial control mechanisms, helping to ensure that public funds are spent responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the law. In recent months, Government has introduced several important improvements to strengthen this process, including: the implementation of a new financial management system; the mandatory digital handling of invoices...
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June 22, 2026 No comments
Court sentences violent jewelry store robbers to up to Six years imprisonment
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has sentenced S.A.K.G. to six years’ imprisonment and S.G.M. to four years' imprisonment for their roles in violent jewelry store robberies. Both men were convicted on June 18, 2026, as accomplices in the October 25, 2025, robbery of Oro Diamante, while G. was also convicted for the December 6,2025,5 robbery of Island Treasures Jewelers. The convictions stem from two separate investigations into armed robberies targeting jewelry stores on Sint Maarten. In the Oro Diamante case, the perpetrators targeted the Front Street business and made off with a substantial quantity of jewelry. M. was arrested shortly after the robbery following a police operation in the area of Little Bay, where he attempted...
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