The Positive and Elektralyets Foundations Presidents Shelly Alphonso and Mercedes “Elektra” van der Waals-Wyatt in August honoured urologists Dr. Ramos and Dr. Rojas of the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) with the first-ever “Man Up Check Up” Honour Pins, recognising their dedication to men’s health and prostate cancer awareness. The pins were presented during a special ceremony at SMMC as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Aroma with his children

PARAMARIBO, Suriname--The man accused of carrying out one of the deadliest stabbing attacks in Suriname’s recent history has died while in police custody, authorities confirmed Monday morning.

The arrested scooter rider and confiscated 9mm gun

PHILIPSBURG--The Special Team of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM remained on high alert on Christmas Eve, carrying out routine controls and preventive searches across the island to ensure public safety during the holiday period.

Alert notice issued by the Gendarmerie

MARIGOT--French side firefighters (sapeurs pompiers) responded to a traffic accident in St. James, Marigot, at around 9:30pm Tuesday, on the RN7, below the You & Me Restaurant.

Police officers conducted extensive preventive controls in known hotspot areas, where they checked 98 individuals.

PHILIPSBURG--The Special Team of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM recorded several notable results during an intensive control week conducted from December 15 to 21. The operations, carried out at irregular hours and across multiple locations, were aimed at strengthening public order and safety, with a particular focus on illegal firearms, narcotics, and preventive enforcement in identified hotspot areas.