February 04, 2026 No comments
VROMI BIDS FAREWELL TO HOUSING FOUNDATION CHAIR
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Mr. Patrice Gumbs convened a special meeting of his Cabinet and the Secretary General with The Sint Maarten Housing Foundation to discuss the organization's strategic direction and to bid farewell to Ms. Kimberly Meyers. The mandate of Ms. Meyers, who had taken on the role of Chair of the Supervisory Board just over a year ago, came to end today February 4th. The meeting marked the finalization of a strategic agenda, centered on strengthening collaboration between government and the Foundation to better address the housing and social development needs of Sint Maarten's residents. "With this new calendar year, we are truly focused on approaching the social...
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February 04, 2026 No comments
Serious Traffic Accident on the Causeway leaving four injured
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Causeway on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, just before 2:00 p.m. Police Dispatch received several calls reporting the accident, which took place shortly after coming off the Causeway bridge on the Union Roadside of Cole Bay. As a result of the collision, four people sustained injuries. One male victim suffered a head injury with bleeding and was rushed to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for medical treatment. The Traffic Department responded to the scene and has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. At this time, the exact cause of the incident remains unclear. Further information will be provided as...
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February 04, 2026 No comments
KPSM Strengthens Youth Engagement Through School Visits
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of its ongoing efforts to engage positively with the youth of Sint Maarten, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has visited several schools over the past few weeks to connect with students and promote awareness and education. In this context, officers from the Traffic Department of KPSM visited the Sister Magda Primary School on January 28, 2026. During this visit, officers shared important information on traffic rules, general road safety, and helped prepare students for their upcoming traffic examinations. KPSM believes that early education and positive interaction are key to building responsible road users and strengthening trust between the police and the community. KPSM takes this opportunity to thank the management of Sister Magda Primary...
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February 04, 2026 No comments
MP Doran: Soul Beach Exit Rekindles Planning and Spending Concerns
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The recent confirmation that the Soul Beach Music Festival has officially relocated to Curaçao for its 2026 edition has sparked renewed calls for financial accountability from Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran. While the festival’s departure follows a “homecoming” year in St. Maarten, the MP is raising concerns that the move leaves behind more questions than answers regarding the management of public funds. MP Doran noted that while he welcomes new initiatives and believes in the potential of the “Orange Economy” to diversify the island’s tourism product, such events must be anchored in proper planning and fiscal transparency to be sustainable. He suggested that the current situation is a direct result of a lack of a...
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February 04, 2026 No comments
Academy Showcases CAPE Opportunities for Future Scholars
SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - St. Maarten Academy on Friday last opened its doors to all high school students and educators to showcase exciting opportunities they can experience through the school’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Programme. The CAPE Open House highlighted the various Caribbean Associates degree programmes that its Sixth Form division has to offer, thereby bridging the gap between secondary education and higher learning. The event aimed to expose students and their parents not only to the CAPE structure and curriculum, but also to the school’s internal framework, which redefines the acronym CAPE to reflect its core mission: CARE for students and their future success, AFFORDABILITY in access to quality education, PRODUCTION of outstanding academic outcomes, and a commitment...
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