The new routes will connect St. Maarten to more than 45 U.S. cities. 

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s tourism industry is set to receive a significant boost in 2026 as Southwest Airlines announced it will begin scheduled flights to Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) for the first time in the company’s history. 

PHILIPSBURG--In response to growing community and business concerns about recent robberies, St. Maarten Police Force KPSM announced it will intensify safety operations in the coming months. The effort will be carried out in close cooperation with the Volunteer Corps of St. Maarten (VKS) and the gendarmerie from the French side.

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina (centre) with members of his team at Thursday's meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Thursday told Parliament that government is exploring the possibility of providing “a household-based subsidy” applied directly to the bills of consumers to help with electricity bills, after other relief options failed to materialize.

PJIAE CEO Michael Cleaver (left) congratulates Emile Levons (right) on his appointment to Chief Operational Officer (COO) of the St. Maarten airport.

SIMPSON BAY--Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) has appointed Emile Levons, a St. Maarten native, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Drugs confiscated by police.

PHILIPSBURG--A routine traffic stop on Wednesday, August 20, led to the arrest of a male suspect found in possession of narcotics, including what is believed to be crystal meth, St. Maarten Police Force KPSM announced.