“2024 Kingdom Day – 70th anniversary message”
Dear fellow Sint Maarteners,
On December 15th 1954, Her Majesty Queen Juliana through her signature formally authorised the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In doing so, she and through her actions the Kingdom of the Netherlands as a whole formally ended the period of colonialism. The Charter, which established the Netherlands, Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles as three...
SER Sint Maarten pays a visit to SER Netherlands and provides updates on pending advice.
THE HAGUE--- On December 6, 2024, a delegation led by Harlec Doran, Chairman of the Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten, made an introductory visit to the SER in The Hague. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Dr. Kim Putters, Chairman of the SER of the Netherlands. This meeting marked another significant step toward reestablishing the close collaboration...
Seniors to expect increased AOV Pension payment as of January 1st, 2025
PHILIPSBURG—Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug signs off on Old Age Pension (AOV) increase. The AOV pension increase is set to go into effect January 1st, 2025. The maximum payout for seniors will be raised from NAf1,338,- to NAf1398,-.
“I am happy to announce that management of SZV confirmed that they are currently making the necessary...
Armed Robbery on Front Street
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (KPSM) -- The Police Force of Sint Maarten is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a jewelry store on Front Street just after 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
The Police Dispatch Center received multiple calls reporting two male suspects involved in the robbery. One suspect was described as wearing gray and black pants, while...
Director of Victim Support Services (VSS) Meets with Newly Appointed Minister of Justice
St. Maarten - On December 11, 2024, Cassandra Richardson, Director of Victim Support Services (VSS), had a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Honorable Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, at the VSS Headquarters to better acquaint herself with the agency’s critical role in providing assistance to victims of serious crimes, accidents and traumatic circumstances with the ongoing efforts to...
End the Kingdom’s double standard in heritage protection
The battle between the preservation of St. Eustatius' cultural heritage and new infrastructure projects continues, despite the efforts of the heritage inspector who must defend the island's historic sites on his own. The ongoing infrastructure development projects on St. Eustatius have resulted in the degradation of significant heritage sites, sparking concerns regarding the conservation of the island's cultural and...
Firearm Found During Control in Simpson Bay
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (KPSM) – On December 13, 2024, a routine control was conducted in the Simpson Bay entertainment area. During the operation, a man was found in possession of a firearm.
The individual was immediately arrested and transported to the Philipsburg Police Headquarters, where he was processed and remains in custody pending further investigation. The case has been handed...
The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard and Gendarmerie strengthen collaborative efforts on Simpson Bay Lagoon security following recent thefts
SIMPSONBAY, Sint Maarten -- This morning, representatives from the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, substation Sint Maarten and the Gendarmerie convened for a follow-up meeting to address the escalating security concerns in the Simpson bay lagoon area following a series of recent thefts. The meeting solidified the plan for enhanced interdepartmental coordination aimed at improving security and deterring criminal activities.
Key...
KPSM meet with Key Stakeholder in connection with enhancing Safety for the Marine Industry
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (KPSM) -- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) held a very important meeting on Thursday morning, December 12, 2024, with key stakeholders in the marine industry to address pressing safety and security concerns.
The meeting was represented by Inspector R.Doran of Police-Post Simpson Bay along with Community Police Inspectors S.Richardson. (Simpson Bay) and J.Boyrard (Lowlands), brought together...
Gas pump/stations of St. Maarten and it’s WOES
Hoping the department in charge looks in this regularly and does something about people getting cheated all the time.
My vehicle shows how many more kilometers it will run with remaining gasoline in my tank. I have tried different gas stations and pumps. Just to give you an example, I put in 22 liters of gas, and my vehicle shows...
