December 07, 2025 No comments
Bridge to Bold Hosts Master Class 2025, Inspiring Sint Maarten Youth to Dream Big and Shine Bright
SINT MAARTEN (CUPECOY) - The Bridge to Bold Sint Maarten Foundation successfully hosted Master Class 2025 on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy. Students from St. Dominic High School, Milton Peters College, and Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performing Arts gathered for a transformative afternoon centered on creativity, motivation, discipline, and personal development under the theme “Dream Big, Shine Bright.” This year’s Master Class included a special recorded message from legendary icon Dionne Warwick, who offered encouragement and insight for students pursuing excellence in the arts. The program continued with a distinguished live panel led by Sandi M. Logan, Principal of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Isaac Daniel, Assistant...
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December 07, 2025 No comments
Minister of Justice Tackling says You will be found and prosecuted
SINT MAARTEN (MAHO) – The Minister of Justice Hon. Nathalie Tackling released a statement on Sunday evening in connection with the armed robbery that took place on Saturday evening in Maho at a jewelry store. “Last night’s (Ed. Saturday, December 6, 2025) smash-and-grab in Maho was not only an attack on a business, it was an attack on the rule of law and on the sense of safety our community deserves. “To those responsible: you will be found, you will be prosecuted, and you will face the consequences. These acts are not signs of boldness. They are criminal, and they will be stopped. “Since early this morning, I have been in continuous contact with law enforcement leadership reviewing the case details and the...
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December 07, 2025 No comments
Festive Launch with Free Giveaway for New Coloring Book this Saturday
SINT MARTIN (FRENCH QUARTER) - The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the free, holiday-themed launch for Oualichi Kids Island. The new coloring book showcases our local wildlife. The festive launch event will be held this Saturday December 13 from 9am to noon at Amuseum Naturalis. Kids and adults will enjoy free holiday crafts, including decorating cookies and wood ornaments in the shapes of our island wildlife. Free copies of the new book will be given away at the event, and light refreshments will be served. Oualichi Kids Island features easy-to-color art of St. Martin animals and their names in English, French, Spanish and Dutch. It is the first book in the new Oualichi Kids book series from Les Fruits de Mer. The association...
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December 07, 2025 No comments
MP Lewis Calls for Immediate Activation of Police Substations Following Alarming Weekend Crime
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) political party, Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairman of the Justice Committee, Lyndon Lewis is raising serious concerns regarding the functionality and usefulness of the police substations located in key areas such as Cole Bay, Simpson Bay, and the reportedly designated station in Maho. These substations—fully funded by the Government of Sint Maarten—were established to ensure swift responses to criminal activity and to serve as a preventive measure through increased police visibility. MP Lewis is questioning why these substations are not being used for their intended purpose, especially at a time when violent incidents continue to unsettle both residents and visitors. “I am shocked, angry, and deeply disturbed by the unruly videos currently...
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December 07, 2025 No comments
MP Wescot-Williams Seeks Clarity on GEBE Tariff Setting. Intends to Table Amendment
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has submitted new correspondence to government regarding the legal basis and current method of tariff setting for utilities provider NV GEBE. Her latest questions were directed to either the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) or the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI), given the overlapping references in legislation concerning price-setting authority and the Electricity Ordinance. MP Wescot-Williams explained that her inquiries focus on identifying which minister is legally responsible for establishing electricity tariffs under the law, and whether the required national decree (LBHAM) governing those tariffs exists. She emphasized that the concession law for GEBE explicitly refers to tariffs, and does not exclude...
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