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The Town Hall Marigot, Saint-Martin

First Radio Station Sint Maarten’s first radio station, the Voice of St. Maarten (PJD-2), was founded on 23 December 1959 it could

Philipsburg Courthouse: Symbol of Justice The Philipsburg Courthouse, an 18th-century landmark, has long served as the judicial and administrative center

Border Monument: Unity and Division The Border Monument marks the division between Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin, symbolizing

19th Century Education Development The 19th century saw the establishment of schools on both sides of St. Martin, marking significant

A Symbol of Unity; Lady Liberty Today, this monument has become a strong symbol of the people and typically serves

The First Settlers On The Island Were French A meer fourteen Frenchmen established the first colony of settlers on the

How many French “Collectivities” are there? There are currently five overseas collectivities. These territories have very diverse statuses and internal

What does it mean to be a “French Overseas Collectivity” (COM)? Overseas Collectivities (COMs) are local authorities of the French