Building evacuation training at the Police Head Quarters

PHILIPSBURG — On Monday July 30th at approximately 10.30 a.m. the fire alarm at the Police Head Quarters in Philipsburg went off causing all employees in the building at the time to be evacuated and guided More...

No School on Tuesday for Philipsburg Schools. Evacuation of Pond Island continues. Government Administration Building Remains Closed for a Second Day

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Due to the fire at a landfill site on Pond Island, the Prime Minister and members of the Council of Ministers continue to assess the situation and based on discussions Monday More...

Hurricane Irma also a disaster for pets

PHILIPSBURG –A lot of pets have not survived hurricane Irma on St. Maarten. Luckily, there are many dogs who have managed to be evacuated together with their owners or with animal lovers. The four animal rescue More...

Evacuation of Dutch tourists out of St. Maarten started

DEN HAAG – Dutch tourists and family members of Dutch civil servants who are working in St. Maarten were evacuated today. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced this Sunday during a press conference at the National More...