Camera footage showing the moment KPSM officers attempted to surprise and disarm R. Benjamin before the subsequent shooting took place.

PHILIPSBURG-- Both the prosecution and defence have asked the Court of First Instance to acquit three police officers charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of R.S. Benjamin, although their arguments differ on how the officers’ actions should be assessed.

~Has until Dec. 8~

PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has until December 8, 2026, to submit its written response to a court petition filed by the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM), after the utility company requested an extension.

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says St. Maarten must give young people good reasons to remain on the island or return after studying abroad, while government must improve the everyday services residents depend on.

PHILIPSBURG--From helping St. Maarten rebuild after Hurricane Luis in 1995 to contributing to major infrastructure projects, including the Great Bay breakwater, the A.C. Wathey Cruise Terminal, the Philipsburg Boardwalk and the rehabilitation of Princess Juliana International Airport’s runway, Windward Roads has been part of the island’s development for four decades.

Swimming sensation Azaiah Duzon and his mother shortly after he arrived back home with Team St. Maarten on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--Still taking in the magnitude of his achievement, young swimming sensation Azaiah Duzon told The Daily Herald on Monday that he could hardly believe he had won St. Maarten’s first-ever OECS swimming gold medal.