Collectivité Third Vice President Dominique Louisy, President Louis Mussington and Culture Commissioner Valérie Damaseau at the “My Saint Martin Flag” launch.    (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--In a historic moment for the territory, it was announced at a press conference Wednesday that the Collectivité will begin the process of creating its own institutional flag, a project that will truly define the identity, culture and colours of Saint Martin.

(From left to right) Attorney Gerald Simmons–de Jong (De Jong Law Firm), Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs, Head of Domain Affairs Marcia Richardson, and Director of Kadaster Benjamin Ortega.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St. Maarten has taken its fight to preserve public access to Mullet Bay Beach to the Court of First Instance, opposing claims by Sun Resorts Ltd. N.V. that seek to estab-lish private ownership over parts of the beach and coastal zone.

PHILIPSBURG--Local St. Maartener Lorenzo Joël James has earned his Doctor (PhD) in Information Systems after successfully defending his doctoral thesis on March 3, 2026.

From left: Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman.

ARUBA--The Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference has called for stronger governance, improved accountability, and more effective delivery of results as leaders from across the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) gathered in Aruba to shape the future of the OCT-European Union (EU) partnership.

Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten,TEATT, and Minister Melissa Gumbs, ECYS, together with the SCDF President Edwardo Radjouki holding the key that opened the gates to the Festival Village leading a massive, enthusiastic, highly energised crowed behind them as they entered.