Minister Tackling eyes EU volunteer network to support local rehabilitation framework

A four-year, €3.8 million prison reform initiative in is place following the signing of a landmark agreement between the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The Ministry of Justice on Thursday, for the umpteenth time, is setting the record straight about electronic monitoring because there’s been a lot of talk lately that’s just plain wrong.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis extends his warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all justice sector workers in recognition of Justice Week on Sint Maarten.

GREAT BAY--On the occasion of Justice Week, Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg expressed deep gratitude, respect, and unwavering support to the men and women working across St. Maarten’s justice sector. In her statement, MP Roseburg said, “This Justice Week, I don’t just want to acknowledge you. I want to speak from the heart, directly to yours. Because I see you.”

GREAT BAY--While St. Maarten’s Point Blanche prison has recently drawn attention for its overcrowding and safety concerns, new developments out of The Hague confirm that the strain on prison systems extends across the entire Dutch Caribbean.

The United Nations has released its 2024 Annual Results Report for the Dutch Caribbean on Friday, spotlighting the achievements and challenges in Aruba, Curaçao, and St. Maarten across health, education, infrastructure, justice reform, and climate resilience.