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  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Several tragic events occurred in Sint Maarten over the weekend, prompting the Minister of Justice to extend condolences and address public safety concerns. The Honorable Minister of Justice, Lyndon C.J. Lewis, issued the following statement: “ We are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking incidents that have affected our community in recent days. My deepest condolences go...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) announced during Wednesday’s press briefing its intention to sell the Island Scout (IMO number 9215220). Under Article 13, Section 1 of the Landsverordening houdende maatregelen tot opruiming van schepen en wrakken in zee en op het zeestrand (National Ordinance containing measures for the removal...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- The Ministry of VROMI commenced the anticipated road repair project last Friday, following the signing of the agreement in July. Valued at Nafls 5.7 million, the project kicked off with Juancho Yrasquin Boulevard (Point Blanche). The most problematic part of the road, the entrance of Chesterfield to the entrance of Bobby’s Marina was identified for...

  A collective effort to respond to OCT climate finance needs BRUSSELS - A 5-day conference is currently underway in the Belgian capital, Brussels, focused on identifying new funding pathways and opportunities for resilience-building projects in European Union and British Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). The Climate Finance Forum (CFF) is organized by the Green Overseas (GO) Programme, funded by the...

  Dear Editor, As the world watches Hurricane Milton churn toward the Gulf of Mexico, declared by the National Hurricane Center as potentially “one of the most destructive hurricanes on record,” we are reminded of the accelerating threat of climate change. The scientific community has warned us for decades, but we are now living the consequences. The BioScience group recently pointed...

  CAY HILL -- On Saturday, October 26th, 2022, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will host its annual Women’s Health Day where it will offer free breast cancer screenings in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundations. From 9:00am to 2:00pm, attendees have the opportunity to receive free clinical breast exams carried out by SMMC’s Medical Specialists and...

  SUCKERGARDEN, Sint Maarten – Police are currently also investigating a traffic accident that took place on the Sucker Garden Road involving a police vehicle.  According to preliminary reports a scooter rider was on the Sucker Garden Road heading towards Philipsburg. The rider slipped on an oil that had been spilled by an unknown vehicle on the road and fell, injuring...

  ~ The newly appointed VROMI Head of Permits Michael Brown and his partner were identified by a family member as the two victims in the bike accident. ~ PHILIPSBURG< Sint Maarten -- Around 5:00 AM, police dispatch received multiple reports of a serious accident on A.Th. Illidge Road in front of Sunny Food Supermarket, involving a motorcycle that had reportedly...

  At Premier Supplies in Cole Bay Caribbean motor vehicle paint expert Orville Dunkley, from Jamaica paint manufacturer EdgeChem, is currently in St Maarten and will be providing a free workshop demonstrating how to flawlessly apply the paint at Premier Supplies located at #29, Union Road in Cole Bay, this Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Workshop attendees will receive...

  GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Thursday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day around the world. Mental health is a universal human right underscoring the importance of ensuring everyone has the right to access quality mental health care and support.  The 2024 theme is “Mental Health at Work.” This World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is uniting...