September 17, 2026 No comments
Suspect Arrested During Routine Control. Four Firearms Confiscated During House Search
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, police patrol officers conducting a routine control encountered a male suspect, identified by the initials K.K.P.Q., who was found to be driving with a false driving license. The suspect was arrested and transported to the police station, where a statement was taken from him. He was subsequently incarcerated pending further investigation. During the follow-up investigation, detectives established that the suspect was also wanted in connection with a previous investigation involving threatening a person with a firearm. In coordination with the Prosecutor’s Office, officers subsequently conducted a search of the suspect’s residence in Cole Bay. During the house search, officers confiscated four firearms (two supposedly Flare guns) and ammunition. The firearms and ammunition were confiscated,...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
POLICE INVESTIGATE MULTIPLE SUPERMARKET ARMED ROBBERIES WEDNESDAY EVENING
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating two supermarket robberies and one attempted robbery that occurred at three different supermarkets in the Simpson Bay area. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, shortly after 6:00 PM, Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting the incidents. Several police patrol units and detectives were immediately dispatched to the locations. Preliminary information indicates that two men, dressed in dark clothing and traveling on a scooter, were involved in the robberies. The suspects were reportedly in possession of a firearm during the incidents. After the robberies, the suspects reportedly fled in the direction of the Bellevue border and crossed to the French side of the island. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
Enrollment Underway for 5th SHTA Academy Customer Service Series
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of its ongoing efforts to further enhance customer satisfaction among the millions of visitors who travel to St. Maarten each year, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with EHP International, has opened enrollment for the fifth edition of the SHTA Academy – Customer Service. The foundation of this program is the principle that excellent customer service is key to elevating the overall quality of both the customer and visitor experience. It encourages customers to return to shops and offices, visitors to return to hotels, activities, and excursions, increases appreciation for the destination and visitor spending, and, last but not least, provides service providers with opportunities to earn additional tips. The courses...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
USM Confirms CFY Academic Track Will Begin October 1 – Final Call for Applications
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is pleased to confirm that the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) Academic Track will move forward for the 2026–2027 academic year, with classes officially beginning on October 1, 2026, at the USM campus in St. Maarten. Following the completion and evaluation of the program’s 2025–2026 pilot year, USM has been working with its partners to prepare for the next intake and strengthen the delivery of the Academic Track. With the program now confirmed, USM is making a final call to eligible young people who are still considering their next step after secondary school. The CFY Academic Track is a college-level foundation program designed to help young people make a stronger transition from...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
Two Traffic Accidents at the same Location. Scooter Driver Transported to French side Hospital
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a traffic accident occurred on A.Th. Illidge Road, near the intersection with Zorg en Rust Road. A red Suzuki Swift was traveling on A.Th. Illidge Road from the direction of Mount William Hill toward Zorg en Rust Road. At the location of the accident, the driver of the Suzuki Swift attempted to pass a bus that had stopped on the left side of the roadway. At the same time, a scooter was approaching from the opposite direction, traveling toward Mount William Hill. During the maneuver, the Suzuki Swift collided head-on with the approaching scooter. As a result of the collision, the scooter rider was thrown onto the windshield of...
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