October 27, 2025 No comments
ODM: Thoughts and Prayers with the Nation of Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa to make Landfall
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, says Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is scheduled to make landfall on the nation of Jamaica. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica after all preparations to protect and life and property have now been completed. “The coming hours and days will be an extremely difficult period based on our own personal experiences as a nation from Irma and Luis respectively eight and 30-years ago. “I commend the Jamaica Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as well as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) who have both been doing an excellent job in preparing Jamaica for the arrival of...
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October 26, 2025 No comments
Police Arrest Saturday afternoon Armed Robbery Suspect. Search continues for two more suspects
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint-Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place on Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., at a jewelry store located on Front Street. Central Police Dispatch received multiple calls reporting that three suspects arrived in a small Grey vehicle, exited the car, and proceeded to rob the establishment. After committing the robbery, the suspects abandoned the vehicle on Front Street and fled on foot toward the Boardwalk. They then made their escape on two scooters heading in the direction of the Fort Willem area. Upon confirmation of the robbery, KPSM immediately activated and executed its planned armed robbery response action, which includes rapid unit deployment, road closures,...
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October 24, 2025 No comments
Road Works to Commence on St. James Road as Part of the Concrete Hard Resurfacing Project
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - he Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Department of New Works, would like to inform the public, particularly the residents of St. James Road, Middle Region that road works will commence as part of the ongoing Concrete Hard Resurfacing Project. Works are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 27th, 2025, and are expected to continue for approximately three (3) weeks, pending weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. These works are part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to improve road infrastructure, enhance drainage, and provide safer, more durable roadways for all motorists and pedestrians. To facilitate the smooth execution of this project, St. James Road will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m....
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October 24, 2025 No comments
Joint Court of Justice launches new website
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Friday, October 24, the Joint Court of Justice held the soft launch of its new website, www.ghvj.org. With this first, provisional version, the Court is taking an important step towards a more modern and accessible online environment. The full multilingual version of the website will follow soon, which will be available in Papiamentu, Papiamento and English. The new website will remain under continuous development in the coming period. This will include the addition of new components, such as video material, more extensive information on different types of matters, and improvements in the field of accessibility for people with visual or hearing impairments. With this renewed website, the Joint Court of Justice wants to further strengthen the services provided to the public and make justice...
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October 24, 2025 No comments
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with Armed Robbery. One Firearm Confiscated
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is continuing its investigation into the armed robbery that occurred in front of a hotel on Front Street during the early evening hours of Tuesday, October 22, 2025, and has made key arrests in the case. On Friday, October 24, 2025, detectives of KPSM spotted a vehicle matching the description of the getaway car used in the incident. The vehicle was seen driving in the Middle Region area. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the occupants attempted to flee, resulting in a brief pursuit. The chase came to an end in the vicinity of Saint Barts Drive, where officers successfully intercepted the vehicle. Two suspects were taken into custody,...
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