October 22, 2026 No comments
Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation Receives Funding for Youth Brigade Drum Band
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received separate funding contributions from Het Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied, Madurodam Kinderfonds, and Kinderpostzegels, (through Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben), to support the development of the Sint Maarten Youth Brigade Drum Band and leadership training for its members. These contributions represent a valuable investment in youth empowerment, cultural expression, and personal development, strengthening the Foundation's efforts to provide young people with meaningful opportunities to discover their talents, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. As a flagship program of the Foundation, the Sint Maarten Youth Brigade provides a structured environment where young people develop discipline, responsibility, teamwork, commitment, and leadership. Through the Drum Band, members...
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October 22, 2026 No comments
MHF Reminds the Public: Call the Crisis Line for In-Person Emergency Mental Health Support
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is continuing to recognize 25 years supporting the community and World Mental Health Day by reminding the public that the MHF crisis phone line is available for adults and children in need of emergency support. The number, +1 (721) 585-5556, is confidential and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone in need of in-person, emergency mental health support should call the crisis line. No referral is needed to access emergency mental health support — MHF has a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse and a registered nurse/case manager on call and is available to respond with an ambulant team for anyone who is at risk of being harmed or harming someone else. The...
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October 21, 2026 No comments
CPS Calls on Women to Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) says while breast cancer cannot always be prevented, adopting healthy lifestyle practices can contribute to reducing the risk of breast cancer and several other noncommunicable diseases. CPS encourages the community to maintain a healthy body weight, remain physically active, eat a balanced diet, avoid tobacco use and limit alcohol consumption. These healthy lifestyle practices can also reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a time to recognize women and families currently facing breast cancer, those undergoing treatment, survivors, caregivers and families who have lost loved ones to the disease. A breast cancer diagnosis...
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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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