The Police Force of St. Maarten(KPSM) and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) seized a firearm during a joint control on October 26.

An artist impression of what the rebuilt Charles Leopold Bell School would look like.

~Will help students with behavioural issues~

COLE BAY--The Charles Leopold Bell School will become an Educational Care Centre (ECC) to help students experiencing significant behavioural challenges receive specialised support and successfully return to their regular school environments, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Minister Melissa Gumbs has clarified.

Students and participants examining the samples.

ORANJESTAD, Statia--Students from the New Challenges Foundation (NCF) Empowerment Programme took part in a hands-on environmental science activity on Friday, October 23, investigating water sources on St. Eustatius as part of an initiative linking classroom learning with environmental monitoring and agricultural sustainability.

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and other parties who attended the meeting.

THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina wants practical results from St. Maarten’s partnership with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities VNG, with discussions focusing on energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management and strengthening government institutions.

PHILIPSBURG--Adaya Bourne, 19, and Holdson Jean-Fort, 17, have qualified to represent St Maarten at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships scheduled for December 1–6, 2026, in Beijing, China, the Sint Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF) announced.