May 02, 2026 No comments
UPDATED - BREAKING NEWS: Armed Robbery on Front Street. Three Suspects in Custody
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY-UPDATE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at a jewelry store on Front Street shortly after 2:00 PM on May 2, 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate that multiple suspects were involved in the robbery. During the incident, one of the suspects fled the scene on a motorcycle in the direction of Belair via Little Bay Road. A police patrol responding to the robbery attempted to intercept the fleeing suspect along Little Bay Road. The suspect refused to comply with police orders to stop and attempted to flee. During the pursuit, the suspect collided with a moving vehicle, fell onto the pavement, and sustained injuries to the lower part of...
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May 01, 2026 No comments
Labor Day Message from NAPB-Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Today, as we celebrate Labor Day, we do more than recognize the contributions of workers to our societies and economies. We also reaffirm our collective responsibility to protect, empower, and advance the interests of working people. Labor Day is rooted in struggle, sacrifice, and solidarity. The rights many workers now enjoy—fair wages, safer working conditions, reasonable hours, leave benefits, and protection from exploitation—were not freely given. They were won through the determination and unity of trade unions and the workers who stood together. But while we honor our past victories, our focus must remain firmly on the future. The world of work is changing rapidly. New technologies, shifting labor markets, economic uncertainty, and evolving employment models present both...
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May 01, 2026 No comments
Together We Rise: Embracing Tripartism for a Stronger St. Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As we mark Labour Day 2026, the Employers Council of St. Maarten — representing the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association, the St. Maarten Timeshare Association, the Indian Merchants Association, and the St. Maarten Marine Trade Association — invites the entire community to reflect on this year’s theme: Tripartism. Together, our member organisations represent approximately 561 registered businesses and 12,079 employees. These are not just numbers — they are our neighbours, our colleagues, our community. What Is Tripartism — And Why Does It Matter? Tripartism is the principle that government, employers, and workers must work together as equal partners to shape fair, productive, and sustainable labour policies. It is not a new idea. The Philadelphia Declaration of...
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May 01, 2026 No comments
LABOR DAY MESSAGE 2026: Theme: Tripartism – Working Together for a Stronger Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Today, as we celebrate Labor Day, we celebrate you, the hardworking people of Sint Maarten. We recognize the teachers shaping young minds, the justice workers maintaining order, the civil servants ensuring continuity, the hospitality and tourism workers welcoming the world, the construction workers building our infrastructure, the utility workers keeping essential services running, our nurses and healthcare professionals caring for our community, and every worker across every sector who contributes daily to the strength of this nation. Your dedication keeps our country moving forward. This year’s theme, “Tripartism,” is more than a principle it is a necessity. True progress requires strong, structured, and consistent collaboration between Government, Employers, and Workers. When these three pillars function in balance, we create stability. When one is weakened or unheard,...
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May 01, 2026 No comments
Minister Brug congratulates workers on Labor Day
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, extends warm and heartfelt congratulations to all workers across the country. “Today, we recognize all workers across Sint Maarten, but especially the single parents working long hours to provide for their children, the individuals balancing two or three jobs just to make ends meet, and the seniors who continue to work beyond retirement age to support themselves and their families.” He continued by acknowledging the many individuals who support the fabric of society each day. “We recognize our frontline workers who keep our communities safe and healthy, our teachers who help shape and guide our children, and all those whose efforts—often behind the scenes—make it possible...
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