GREAT BAY--A new community initiative is encouraging residents and visitors to spend more time in Philipsburg while supporting local businesses during the slower tourism season.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Christopher Wever said he will seek a review of government subsidies provided to school boards that continue to enforce policies he considers discriminatory toward students, including restrictions on natural hair and certain hairstyles.

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Monday congratulated Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone on his inauguration as Island Governor of Saba, describing the appointment as a proud moment for Saba, the wider Dutch Caribbean and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

GREAT BAY--Sun Resorts has taken note of the judgment rendered by the Court of First Instance of St. Maarten on July 7, 2026, concerning matters related to Mullet Bay.

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina with support of the Council of Ministers, has approved a XCG 25,000 contribution in support of the 2026 Latin America & Caribbean Little League Baseball Tournament, reaffirming the Government of Sint Maarten's commitment to investing in youth, strengthening sports development, and promoting the country on the regional and international stage.

BAKU, Azerbaijan--Former government advisor and civil society advocate Alston Lourens represented St. Maarten at an international conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he emphasized that decolonization must extend beyond constitutional reform to include control over communication and public narratives.