March 13, 2026 No comments
MP Roseburg Visits Aruba’s SVT Program. Explores Use of Crime Fund to Support Youth Development
SINT MAARTEN/ARUBA - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira D. M. Roseburg, who was invited to Aruba last week Thursday in her capacity as a criminal defense lawyer to participate in the conference “Psychiatric and Psychological Assessments and Reports: Entrance to Forensic Care in the Caribbean V,” used the opportunity during her stay to further explore youth development initiatives that may benefit Sint Maarten. While in Aruba, MP Roseburg took time on her own initiative to revisit the Social Formation Traject (SVT) program, an initiative she has been closely following and championing as a potential model for youth development. The visit allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of how the program operates in practice and how its structure could potentially benefit young...
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March 13, 2026 No comments
Another Suspect Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies. Firearm and Hollow-Point Ammunition Seized
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues its efforts to combat violent crime and remove illegal firearms from the streets. As part of these ongoing efforts, officers arrested a suspect on the evening of Thursday, March 12, 2026, believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies that have taken place across the island. At approximately 8:30 PM, during a routine traffic control operation on A.Th. Illidge Road, officers stopped a vehicle for further control. While verifying the identity of the occupant, officers discovered that the individuals was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant. The suspect, identified by the initials M.M.M.S., was immediately taken into custody. The individual is suspected of being involved in...
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March 12, 2026 No comments
TVC CHANNEL 40 AND TV 15 ST. MAARTEN PARTNER TO EXPAND “INSIGHTS”
SINT MAARTEN/ST.KITTS & NEVIS - Television Caribbean (TVC) Channel 40 in St. Kitts and Nevis and TV 15 in St. Maarten have announced a new partnership to bring the television series “Insights” to audiences in St. Maarten, marking a significant expansion of the program’s regional reach. “Insights,” a television production of TVC, features in-depth interviews with individuals from all walks of life, exploring their personal journeys, experiences, and perspectives on life. The program aims to highlight the stories behind the people who shape their communities, offering viewers a deeper understanding of their motivations, struggles, and successes. Through this new collaboration, the show will now include guests from St. Maarten for the first time. The St. Maarten edition of the program will air on...
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March 12, 2026 No comments
MP Jansen Webster Urges Public Vigilance Amid Flu Season and West Nile Virus Concerns
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Veronica Jansen Webster is urging residents of Sint Maarten to remain vigilant as flu-like illnesses continue to circulate across the region, alongside growing concerns about the West Nile Virus. Recent reports from a neighboring island confirming a case of West Nile Virus highlight the importance of prevention and awareness. While there are currently no confirmed cases reported in Sint Maarten, MP Jansen Webster stressed that proactive measures remain essential to protecting public health. “Viruses do not wait, and neither should we,” said MP Veronica Jansen Webster. “Simple preventive actions can go a long way in reducing the risk of illness and protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.” Residents are encouraged to take...
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March 12, 2026 No comments
CPS: Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites. West Nile Virus Awareness and Prevention
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) has taken note of a communique from the Anguilla Ministry of Health, Tourism & Sports with respect to the first locally acquired case of the West Nile Virus that has been identified in Anguilla in a 25-year-old resident. As was mentioned in the communique, there has been evidence of circulation of the virus in birds, horses, and mosquitoes across the Caribbean since the early 2000s. CPS has no reported cases of West Nile Virus and will continue to monitor the situation closely. The department uses this as an opportunity to remind the Sint Maarten community to inspect property for potential mosquito breeding sites which can transmit other diseases such as Chikungunya,...
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