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Happy World Water Day

Water is essential for the survival of many ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, much like our own Caribbean Sea. These ecosystems support a...

Prime Minister speaks on latest developments

Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs was shocked and concerned when she was informed of the news of the detention of...

Council of Ministers Press Briefing cancelled

Please note, due to the Public Meeting of the Parliament of Sint Maarten regarding the Budget 2023, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March...

Fire department issues fire warning due to dry spell

The Fire Department is calling on the community to be very conscious of not throwing out lighted cigarettes or matches that could result in bush...

Prime Minister issues message for Women’s Day 2023

Women have historically faced discrimination and oppression in various aspects of life, including education, employment, politics, and personal relationships. Acknowledging and celebrating women and their...

Prime Minister pledges support of NGOs

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten— on Friday, February 24, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Ms. Silveria Jacobs attended and spoke a few words of introduction...

Fire Alert near Yogesh Commercial Complex

The Fire Department responded to a fire at the parking lot near the Yogesh Commercial Complex on the Brouwer’s Road on Friday afternoon.

Emergency services...

Prime Minister to Launch Plastic Free Project

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PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten—Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs will be spearheading the launch of the single-use...

Prime Minister Meets with Union on Issues with Teachers

Discussions still on-going

Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs invited the Windward Island Teachers Union (WITU) to meet with the Ministers...

NOC: Royal Family to visit SMMC and NIPA on Monday

Preparations are in full swing by the National Organizing Committee (NOC) for the visit of the Royal Family His Majesty King Willem Alexander, Her Majesty...

Royal Family members to Visit In-No-Plastic Science Fair

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Royal Family will be visiting the In-No-Plastic Science Fair during their visit to the country early February.

Various schools,...

The four Ministers of Justice of the Dutch Kingdom have successfully concluded their first bi-annual Judicial Four Party Consultation (JVO) for 2023.

The Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, and her delegation joined her colleague Justice ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Aruba to engage in intense...

Prime Minister invites public to hear about ACSAR

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten—Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs for Sint Maarten, Ms. Silveria E. Jacobs will be hosting the first informative session on Slavery,...

Four countries consultation on mutual regulation yields agreement on main issues

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten—The following is a joint press statement provided by the four Kingdom partners, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs of Sint Maarten; Prime Minister Evelyn Wever...

Special Committee established for Upcoming Royal Family Visit

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – A special committee has been established to organize the activities for the royal visit to Sint Maarten. Read More