Year Reports

GREAT BAY, The Ombudsman has published the 2025 Annual Report. Statistical data for 2025 show an increased level of public engagement: the number of “Information Windows”, the primary points of contact for citizens, increased from 228 to 298, a rise of over 30 percent. This growth indicates greater public awareness of rights and increased confidence … Read more

The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten recently presented the 2023 annual report to Prime Minister Luc Mercelina. The report was previously published in July. In 2023 a total of 367 complaints were handled, with 43 warranting an Ombudsman investigation. Of the 324 general inquiries, the most frequent topics included civil cases, SZV, and filing complaints with … Read more

PHILIPSBURG, The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten recently published the 2023-year report. In 2023 there were a total of 367 complaints handled of which 43 resulted in a report by the Ombudsman. From the 324 general complaints the majority concerned the following topics: Civil cases (29), SZV (20), followed by KPSM (filing a complaint) and Immigration … Read more