PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has confirmed the appointment of a non-local to a senior Information Technology (IT) position in the company and outlined its recruitment process and rationale after The Daily Herald sought clarification on concerns expressed in the community.

Traffic in Simpson Bay on Monday.

SIMPSON BAY--Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association President Maya Friday is warning that worsening traffic congestion, particularly in the Simpson Bay and Cole Bay areas, is severely damaging the island’s tourism industry and threatening its most popular attractions, with some passengers requesting refunds when stuck in gridlock traffic and some refusing to come off ships due to the situation.

MPs during Friday’s meeting of Parliament.

~Expands access to unbanked residents~

PHILIPSBURG--Residents who currently lack access to a bank account will soon be able to open a basic payment account, following Parliament’s approval of the draft National Ordinance on Basic Payment Accounts on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Chantal Richardson receives international recognition as songwriter Chanti

PHILIPSBURG—St. Maarten–born songwriter Chanti, professionally known as Chantal Richardson, has reached a major international milestone after being credited as a songwriter on two albums selected for Billboard’s Top 25 K-Pop Albums of 2025.

St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce in Philipsburg

PHILIPSBURG--The Court in First Instance of St. Maarten ruled on Friday that the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce is not legally permitted to require Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) to submit a UBO declaration or provide their CRIB or Tax Identification Number (TIN). According to the Court, there is currently no statutory basis for imposing these requirements.