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Minister Brug requests Integrity Chamber probe into his Ministry

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel S.J. Brug has requested the Integrity Chamber to investigate matters that have taken place within the Ministry of VSA since he assumed office.

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PM Submits Legal Advisory on Governor’s constitutional role

GREAT BAY--In a move not seen prior, the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has formally submitted a legal advisory concerning the constitutional role of the Governor of Sint Maarten to the Council of Ministers. In the interest of transparency, the advisory has also been shared with His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Members of Parliament.

VROMI confirms landfill compactor failure, details cause and mitigation measures

GREAT BAY--The Cabinet of Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has confirmed that the landfill compactor provided through the St. Maarten Trust Fund is currently out of service,...

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Anguilla reportedly to crack down on unauthorized charter boats from St. Martin & St. Maarten

ANGUILLA--The Government of Anguilla is reportedly preparing to strengthen enforcement action against charter boats from St. Martin/St. Maarten that have been operating in Anguilla’s waters without authorization, according to reporting by Anguillian news outlet Anguilla Focus.

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United Nations adopts historic Ghana-Led Resolution on Transatlantic Slave Trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”

NEW YORK / ACCRA--The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans a crime against humanity, with France and the Netherlands among the 52 member states that abstained from the vote.

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American Airlines remains St. Maarten’s largest International commercial carrier as WINAIR continues to dominate regional market

SXM AIRPORT--American Airlines remained St. Maarten’s largest international commercial carrier in 2025, while WINAIR continued to firmly hold its position as the island’s leading regional airline, according to the latest recorded aircraft movement figures.

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Sonesta Ocean Point Resort Announces 2026 Transformation

MAHO--Sonesta Ocean Point Resort will enter a new phase of transformation in 2026, with a series of enhancements designed to further elevate its adults-only luxury experience in St. Maarten.

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Caribbean governments move to cushion rising oil prices shock

GREAT BAY--Caribbean governments are beginning to respond to rising oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, with several countries either monitoring the situation closely or rolling out measures aimed at softening the blow for households, motorists, and businesses.

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Regional conservation program launched to restore key ecosystems across Dutch Caribbean islands

KRALENDIJK, Bonaire--A new regional conservation initiative is being rolled out to help protect and restore some of the most critical ecosystems across the six Dutch Caribbean islands. The program is designed to improve cooperation among island-based nature groups and provide funding for projects that support long-term environmental recovery.

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