April 08, 2026 No comments
756 Women Screened in AUC-Ministry of Public Health Breast Abnormalities Project
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), hosted a successful free breast and health screening event in Philipsburg on March 28. Up-to date the total number of local women served within the breast screening project is 756, with the target goal of 1000. Over 250 students benefited from educational components of the project, which will continue next academic semester. More than a dozen AUC students under supervision of clinical medicine fellows, Drs. Simelda and Skinner provided women with general health assessments that includes a taking history, checking a vital sign, calculating body/mass index, measuring waist circumference,...
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April 08, 2026 No comments
Police Investigating Shooting Incident. Man shot by Unknown Suspect
SINT MAARTEN (DUTCH QUARTER) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred earlier today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Dutch Quarter area. Central Police Dispatch received a call shortly after 12:30 p.m. reporting a man walking along Nazareth Road who was bleeding. Upon arrival at the scene, officers encountered a male victim who had sustained a grazing gunshot wound to his lower body. Preliminary information indicates that the victim reported being shot at by an unknown suspect. Ambulance personnel arrived shortly after and provided medical treatment to the victim at the scene. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Further information will be made available as the investigation progresses. KPSM urges anyone with information...
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April 08, 2026 No comments
St. Martin Has It — Let's Invest in It
SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Ralph Cantave) - Athletes. Artists. Academics. Entrepreneurs. You name it. St. Martin has it. You probably went to school with a few. You're probably one of them. But why has it always been a struggle for them to break through? That is a narrative we have to change. We can't change the course of history, but we can chart our destiny. That destiny is one where St. Martin people thrive right in their country because of our collective resolve to support and invest in ourselves. To make the sacrifices for our children (including those who don't belong to you) to have opportunities we were denied or unaware of. It means mentorship, structural support, and building capacity to withstand...
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April 08, 2026 No comments
Police Union NAPB Issues Strong Response to Statement by MP Meyers on Officer Insurance Coverage
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Union NAPB categorically rejects the recent statement made by Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers regarding insurance coverage for police officers, the NAPB said in a media statement on Wednesday. "We state unequivocally and for the public record that police officers, customs officers, prison officers, immigration officers, and other frontline workers do not possess valid insurance coverage that protects them in cases of loss of life, accidental death, dismemberment, or total permanent disability* while performing their duties. "Let there be no misunderstanding: the union is not referring to social insurance, nor are we referring to smartengeld. We are speaking specifically about a group insurance policy designed to cover life, accidental death and dismemberment, and total permanent disability. This policy lapsed...
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April 07, 2026 No comments
Dutch State Secretary Van der Burg Arrives on Working Visit
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina welcomed Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Effective Government, Eric van der Burg, to St. Maarten on Tuesday, April 7th, for his first official working visit to St. Maarten, Saba, and Statia. After arriving in St. Maarten and holding an introductory meeting with the Prime Minister, the State Secretary traveled to Saba on Tuesday afternoon to continue his working visit, followed by Statia on Thursday, before returning to St. Maarten on April 10th for an official introduction to the Council of Ministers and the Sint Maarten Parliament. Thereafter, he will depart for the second leg of his trip to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. L to R: Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom...
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