Sint Maarten police have arrested a male suspect, identified by the initials T.O.R., in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred on October 17, 2025, at Ocean Jewelry in the J.W. Marriott Hotel. The arrest took place on November 21, 2025, in the Cole Bay area, linked to a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, has initiated a Christmas Booths Pilot Program along Walter Nisbeth Road to foster holiday cheer and support local businesses. The Ministry of TEATT, led by Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, announced the program, which offers 10 vendor spots for Christmas-themed goods. Applications are open until November 26, 2025, with vending scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Sint Maarten's Ministry of TEATT has initiated a Christmas Booths Pilot Program in Philipsburg, offering 10 vendor spots along Walter Nisbeth Road from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026. Applications are open until November 26, 2025, aiming to boost holiday cheer and support local businesses.
Sint Maarten police have arrested a male suspect, identified by initials T.O.R., in the Cole Bay area on November 21, 2025. The arrest is linked to a vehicle believed to be involved in the armed robbery of Ocean Jewelry at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Dawn Beach on October 17, 2025. The investigation by the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is ongoing.
Sint Maarten police have arrested a male suspect, identified by initials T.O.R., in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred on October 17, 2025, at Ocean Jewelry in the J.W. Marriott Hotel. The arrest was made on November 21, 2025, in the Cole Bay area, linked to a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
The Universities of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten have announced a joint initiative to boost entrepreneurship and innovation, backed by a €150,000 grant from the Representation of the Netherlands. The 'Kingdom Startup Program' will establish innovation hubs and provide training to foster a new generation of Caribbean entrepreneurs.
Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, chaired the 3rd International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE 2025) in Accra, Ghana, from November 20-22, 2025. She urged urgent global action for gender equality, highlighting the digital divide and the unfinished promise of the Beijing Declaration.
Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, chaired the 3rd International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE-25) in Accra, Ghana, from November 20-22, 2025. She delivered a powerful address, calling for urgent global action to advance gender equality, particularly in the digital realm, 30 years after the Beijing Declaration.
Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, chaired and delivered a powerful address at the 3rd International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE 2025) in Accra, Ghana, from November 20-22, 2025. She urged urgent global action for gender equality, particularly in a digitalizing world, emphasizing the unfinished promise of the Beijing Declaration.
Flow Sint Maarten has announced a significant broadband upgrade, boosting internet speeds by up to ten times for residents and businesses. The enhancement, unveiled on November 6, 2025, includes a new minimum speed of 50 Mbps for all customers at no extra cost, aiming to transform the island's digital landscape.
St. Maarten officially launched its 2025-2026 cruise season on November 6, 2025, welcoming five cruise ships to Port St. Maarten. This significant event, featuring vessels like Azamara Quest and Star of the Seas, marks a pivotal moment for the island's tourism recovery and economic growth, with officials projecting over 1.5 million cruise passengers for the year.
The CLIMB Foundation will end its Prison Education Program in Sint Maarten on December 1, 2025, citing an irreconcilable vision dispute with the Ministry of Justice. The foundation criticized the Ministry's approach to prison education, emphasizing a need for broader rehabilitation beyond GED preparation.
Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten experienced notable travel disruptions on November 7, 2025, with Winair reporting 7 flight cancellations and 16 delays, impacting a significant portion of its scheduled operations and affecting numerous travelers.
Urvin 'Nuto' Wawoe, alleged leader of the No Limit Soldiers gang, has been sentenced to life in prison by the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten. The verdict, delivered on September 23, 2025, found him guilty of ordering multiple assassinations, large-scale drug trafficking, and leading a criminal organization.
