GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate statistics and performance records in school sports, explaining that proper documentation of athletes' achievements can play a significant role in opening doors to scholarships and educational opportunities abroad.

GREAT BAY--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is urging motorists, transportation operators, residents and visitors to prepare for increased traffic congestion as the island approaches the busy tourism high season, with Philipsburg and Simpson Bay expected to experience particularly heavy traffic in the coming weeks.

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made on several major reconstruction projects under her ministry, pointing to developments at Charles Leopold Bell School, Sister Marie Laurence Primary School, the St. Maarten Library and various school gyms and sports facilities as evidence that longstanding projects are moving forward.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is advocating a broader approach to youth development and crime prevention in St. Maarten, calling for structured after-school activities, mentorship opportunities and a dedicated second-chance job fair to help young people and individuals who have encountered difficulties with the law find a path toward productive employment and greater stability.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has asked the people of St. Maarten to reflect on the kind of political leadership they expect from their elected representatives, arguing that accountability must extend beyond campaign promises, public appearances and political statements to include a clear assessment of what politicians have actually accomplished while serving the country.

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Lyndon Lewis and Sjamira Roseburg have extended their congratulations to Denzel Troy Alfonso Washington, son of the late Troy Washington, on earning his Master of Laws (LLM) in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam's Amsterdam Law School. Both parliamentarians praised his academic accomplishments, his dedication to professional development and his decision to return to St. Maarten to contribute his expertise to the country's legal and financial sectors.