September 02, 2026 No comments
KPSM Announces Road-Clearing Project Starting September 5
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with the Ministry of VROMI and several private-sector partners, will conduct a road-clearing and cleanup project on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The project will focus on the removal of hardened concrete and other material that has accumulated on sections of Sucker Garden Road, particularly in the vicinity of Golden Barrel Cactus Drive, as well as Oysterpond Road in the vicinity of Oyster Bay Resort. Concrete spillage from vehicles transporting construction materials can create uneven and potentially hazardous road conditions, particularly for scooter and motorcycle riders. The cleanup initiative forms part of KPSM's continued commitment to improving road safety on Sint Maarten. During the...
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September 01, 2026 No comments
Nearly 150 Children Take Part in SMYC Summer Sailing Camps
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Throughout the summer, young sailors of different ages and experience levels had the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy time on the water. For many participants, the camps offered their first introduction to sailing, while returning sailors continued to grow their love for the ocean. Alongside sailing, the camps included a wide variety of activities in and around the water, all while having fun in a safe and active environment. The Sint Maarten Yacht Club would like to extend a special thank you to the local restaurants that supported the summer camps by helping provide meals for the participants: Sint Maarten Yacht Club Bar & Restaurant, Zee Best, Domino’s and Captain’s Rib Shack. Their...
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September 01, 2026 No comments
Finally One Step Closer to Justice says Former WITU President Stuart Johnson
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Former President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), Stuart Johnson, says confirmation that the criminal investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly NAf. 2 million from the Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performing Arts (CBA) has entered its final investigative stage represents a long-awaited step towards justice and accountability. “Finally, we are one step closer to justice,” Johnson stated. “For the staff, students, parents and everyone who genuinely cares about the future of CBA, this development brings renewed hope that the truth will be fully established and that anyone found responsible will be held accountable in accordance with the law.” The Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the remaining investigative actions are being completed and that a...
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September 01, 2026 No comments
COURT DISMISSES ALEGRIA CASE AGAINST COUNTRY SINT MAARTEN
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) welcomes today’s judgment of the Court of First Instance in the proceedings initiated by Alegria Real Estate N.V. concerning the requested long lease of a substantial parcel of public water near Burgeaux Bay. The Country of Sint Maarten, through a firm and comprehensive defense, successfully demonstrated that no binding settlement agreement had been concluded with Alegria. The Court accepted the Country’s central arguments that the former attorney acting for the Country did not have sufficient authority to bind the Government to the issuance of the water parcel and that Alegria could not reasonably have relied on any appearance that such authority existed. This defense proved important...
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September 01, 2026 No comments
Governor of Sint Maarten Launches New Website as of September 1
SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG) – Today Tuesday September 1, 2026, the Cabinet of the Governor of Sint Maarten launched its new website, providing clear and accessible information about the Governor, the Cabinet, which serves as the administrative organization supporting the Governor, and the services offered by the Department of Consular Affairs. The English-language website is available at www.governorsintmaarten.com, while the Dutch-language version can be accessed at www.gouverneursintmaarten.com. Visitors to the website can learn more about the current Governor, the Acting Governor and the former Governor(s) and Acting Governor(s) of Sint Maarten, as well as those of the former Netherlands Antilles. The website also provides information on the Governor’s background, duties and constitutional powers, the official flag, and matters of protocol. In addition,...
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