CBCS office

PHILIPSBURG--The officially currency of the country has changed from the former Netherlands Antillean to the new Caribbean guilder per the end of March. To mark this historic occasion and promote a smooth transition, the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) is offering a unique 2 for 1 exchange rate from NAf. to Cg. today, Tuesday.

Police found this crossbow in a vehicle in the Zagersgut, Cul de Sac, area, on Friday afternoon.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Police Force KPSM carried out a series of targeted traffic and business inspections over the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. The operations, conducted primarily between 1:00am and 5:00am, led to multiple arrests, fines, and the confiscation of illegal items.

WIB’s Operations Head Solange Kohinor and team pose with new Caribbean guilder banknotes.

PHILIPSBURG--Windward Islands Bank (WIB) says it is fully prepared and ready to support customers every step of the way as the transition from the Netherlands Antillean guilder to the Caribbean guilder takes effect.

~ 46% persons will get major psychiatric disorder ~

PHILIPSBURG--“It’s time to change the way we think about mental health,” said Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Clinic Coordinator and Psychologist Dr. Tameka Lambert.

PHILIPSBURG--Former Finance Minister and acting Minister of Justice Richard Gibson Sr. (80) was sentenced to a year of probation on Wednesday for trying to pass through Princess Juliana International Airport with an air gun on September 15, 2024.