Discussing the rise of violence (from left): Lieutenant Colonel Hughes Loyez, Vice Recteur Harry Christophe, Prosecutor Xavier Sicot, Préfet Vincent Berton, and Collectivité Third Vice President Dominique Louisy. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Préfet Vincent Berton has said the escalation of violence amongst the youth since September, particularly with firearms, is extremely worrying. He called for a collective effort to get to the root of the problem before it gets worse.

Police officers leading Donny Gumbs out of the courthouse after a preliminary hearing in February. (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--The man who shot and killed Jermain “Shabba” Emilien (21) outside Lotus Nightclub in the early morning hours of November 11, 2023, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for manslaughter.

PHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has reduced the prison sentences of two former civil servants found guilty of defrauding the government out of approximately nine million guilders between 2010 and 2015.

 PHILIPSBURG--As the 2024 tourism and holiday season reaches its peak, the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) is reminding taxi and tour operators of the importance of returning cruise passengers to the harbour on time.

In photo: A scene during the parade.

Hundreds gathered on Boardwalk Boulevard on Friday evening for the Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Ministry’s “Twilight in Town” lighting up Philipsburg event.