July 30, 2026 No comments
Suspect Steals Vehicle in Cole Bay. Shoplifts at Store in Middle Region. Police Pursue Suspect into the Dark in Garden…
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a series of incidents that culminated in a dangerous police pursuit on the evening of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Middle Region and Dutch Quarter areas. Earlier that afternoon, police received a report from a resident in the Cole Bay area stating that his white Suzuki Jimmy had been stolen from Wellington Road. An investigation into the reported vehicle theft was initiated. At approximately 8:00 p.m., the Police Central Dispatch received a report from a Chinese supermarket in the Middle Region of an ongoing incident of theft. Officers responding to the location were informed that a well-known male suspect had entered the establishment, attempted to remove merchandise...
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July 29, 2026 No comments
Seasonal Sargassum Seaweed: CPS Urges Community to Continue to take Health Precautions
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is advising residents and visitors to take appropriate health precautions following the arrival of large quantities of seasonal Sargassum seaweed along several coastal areas of Sint Maarten. Sargassum is a naturally occurring brown seaweed that floats on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. While it plays an important ecological role in the open ocean by providing habitat for marine life, excessive amounts washing ashore have become increasingly common throughout the Caribbean over the past decade. Once Sargassum accumulates along the shoreline, it begins to decompose, releasing hydrogen sulphide gas. This colourless gas has a distinctive...
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July 29, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends International Four Days Marches
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – On July 24th, 2026, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the official festivities marking the conclusion of the 108th International Four Days Marches (Vierdaagse) in Nijmegen, one of the world's largest and most renowned multi-day walking events. Held annually in the Netherlands, the International Four Days Marches welcomes tens of thousands of participants from across the globe, promoting endurance, friendship, and international sportsmanship. Minister Plenipotentiary attended the official reception at the invitation of the organizers, where dignitaries, government representatives, and invited guests gathered to celebrate the successful completion of the four-day event. The festivities culminated in the traditional Via Gladiola, where participants were welcomed by thousands of spectators in recognition of their remarkable achievement. During...
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July 29, 2026 No comments
SMDF Invites Young People to Bring Their Ideas to Life Through Young Minds Big Ideas
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Young people often have ideas about what could make their community better. What they may not always have is the opportunity, support or resources to turn those ideas into something real. The St. Maarten Development Fund is inviting young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the second cohort of its Young Minds Big Ideas programme. Through the programme, participants will work together to develop and carry out a community project of their own. They will be supported by the SMDF team and mentors, but the ideas, decisions and direction of the project will come from the young people themselves. “Young Minds Big Ideas is about giving young people the space to lead,” said...
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July 29, 2026 No comments
The Setai St. Maarten projects more than 1,350 direct and supported jobs
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Setai St. Maarten is projecting the creation of more than 550 direct jobs and support for over 800 additional jobs across the island when the resort reaches full operation at Indigo Bay. The combined projection represents more than 1,350 employment opportunities linked directly and indirectly to the development, including positions within the resort and jobs supported through suppliers, contractors, service providers, partners and local businesses. The resort is scheduled to open in 2028 and has announced a local hiring target aimed at ensuring that St. Maarten residents benefit from the employment generated by the project. At least 80 percent of entry and mid-level positions are intended to be filled by residents of St. Maarten. The resort has...
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