November 08, 2026 No comments
Police Investigating Sunday Evening Shooting During Suspected Robbery. Condition of Victim Unknown
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a shooting incident that took place shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at a residence on L.B. Scott Road, just past the second bridge in the Saunders area. Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting a shooting at the location. Several police patrols and detectives were immediately dispatched to investigate. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was subsequently transported by ambulance personnel to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for further medical treatment. At this time, the victim's medical condition is unknown. Preliminary information indicates that the victim was shot by one or more unknown suspects during what...
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November 08, 2026 No comments
Joint KPSM and KMar Safety Controls Result in Multiple Arrests, Weapons & Suspected Narcotics Seizures
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), in collaboration with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), continues to conduct coordinated safety operations aimed at combating illegal firearm possession, narcotics-related activities, and other criminal offenses throughout Sint Maarten. During the evening of Friday, November 6, into the early morning hours of Saturday, November 7, 2026, members of the KPSM Flex Team and KMar conducted joint patrols and preventive controls in several areas, including Simpson Bay and Bush Road. Firearm Arrest on Bush Road During patrols along Bush Road, officers observed two individuals traveling on a motorcycle and a scooter. The motorcycle rider appeared to be pushing the scooter rider forward using his right leg while both vehicles were...
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November 08, 2026 No comments
Preparations in high gear for the NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair- Ready Set Test!
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Excitement is at its peak, as final preparations are underway for the highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, set to take place this weekend. The event will kick off promptly at 6:30 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m., offering a full day of activities and experiences designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for individuals and families throughout St. Maarten. According to Lisa McKay, Marketing & Communications Manager at NAGICO Insurances, months of planning, coordination, and hard work have gone into bringing this year's event to life, and the team is now ready to welcome the community. "The excitement surrounding this event is truly incredible," McKay shared. "The NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair has become one...
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November 08, 2026 No comments
MP Lewis seeks answers from Justice Minister on passenger’s release after firearms seizure. Cites Class Justice
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that the Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling give a written and a public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airport and an explanation of why the passenger was released after questioning. According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as reported in Friday’s paper, “A woman arriving in St. Maarten on a flight from Saba was arrested after three firearms were found in her luggage. All weapons were confiscated, and the woman was released from police custody after questioning. The investigation into the importation of firearms into St. Maarten remains ongoing.” “I'm asking the Minister to clarify who made the decision...
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November 07, 2026 No comments
Interact Clubs Led Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Meeting in Celebration of World Interact Week 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - More than 150 Interactors came together in a powerful celebration of youth leadership, service, and fellowship as the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset dedicated its November 2nd, 2026, general meeting to World Interact Week 2026. In a special show of partnership between Rotary and its youth leaders, the meeting was jointly chaired by Rotary Club President Jade Maccow and five Interact Club Presidents: Reese Prince of the Interact Club of St. Maarten Academy; Aditi Vaswani and Nikita Setpal, Co-Presidents of the Interact Club of Learning Unlimited Preparatory School; Dandranee McNamee of the Interact Club of MAC Comprehensive Secondary Education; and Audrey Wever of the Interact Club of St. Dominic High School. The evening celebrated the voices,...
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