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The Parliament of Sint Maarten Commemorates 15 Years of Country Status

October 14, 2025 No comments

The Parliament of Sint Maarten Commemorates 15 Years of Country Status

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - On Monday, October 13, 2025, the Parliament of Sint Maarten sat in a Solemn Public Meeting to commemorate the Fifteenth Anniversary of Sint Maarten’s attainment of Country Status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The meeting was held in the General Assembly Chamber of the House of Parliament, on Wilhelminastraat 1, Philipsburg. Under the theme A Reflection of 15 Years of Country Status”, the ceremonial gathering brought together current and former Members of Parliament, government officials, dignitaries, and special invited guests, amongst others- former Presidents of Parliament and former Secretaries General of Parliament, to mark this significant milestone in the nation’s parliamentary history. The Parliament of Sint Maarten organizes a solemn public meeting every five years to reflect on...

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Global Leadership Forum – Breaking the Cycle set for November 5

October 14, 2025 No comments

Global Leadership Forum – Breaking the Cycle set for November 5

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Preparations for the Global Leadership Forum (GLF), Breaking the Cycle, are well underway and will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Global Purpose Ministry International, Philipsburg, St. Maarten. This high-level forum will bring together voices from government, parliament, the justice system, the education sector, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the faith community, alongside international speakers from the USA, Africa, and the Caribbean. The discussion will focus on: Transgenerational trauma and family dysfunction; Mental health challenges and social instability; Youth vulnerability and community restoration. Global Leadership Forum – Tentative Speakers / Panelists 1. Hon. Franklin Myers – Parliamentarian 2. Policy Advisor**, Ministry of VSA (Health & Social Affairs) 3. Tyanna Knight –...

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Prime Minister Mercelina Welcomes EU Delegation to Sint Maarten to Advance Key Projects

October 14, 2025 No comments

Prime Minister Mercelina Welcomes EU Delegation to Sint Maarten to Advance Key Projects

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, recently met with representatives of the European Union Delegation to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, CARICOM, and CARIFORUM to strengthen cooperation and advance ongoing and upcoming development initiatives for Sint Maarten. The EU delegation included Ms. Chiara Tardivo (Team Leader, Economic Resilience and Trade), Mr. Laurent Bal (Head of Contract, Finance & Audit), Ms. Teodora Deaconu (Contracts and Finance Officer), and Mr. Nuno Silva (Programme Manager, Economic Resilience and Trade). As of September 1, 2025, the portfolio for the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) has officially been transferred from the EU Delegation in Guyana to the Delegation in Barbados. The new Head of Delegation, Ms....

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SCDF Announces Winner of Carnival 55 Logo Competition and Confirms 2026 Schedule Release

October 13, 2025 No comments

SCDF Announces Winner of Carnival 55 Logo Competition and Confirms 2026 Schedule Release

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has officially unveiled the winning design for the Carnival 55 Logo Competition. The vibrant and dynamic design, titled “Carnival in Motion,” was created by local graphic designer Jeanelle Hunt-Mardembrough, who captured the true essence of St. Maarten’s biggest annual celebration. Hunt-Mardembrough’s design will serve as the official logo for Carnival 2026, which will run from April 10, 2026, to May 5, 2026. The logo will appear on all official Carnival merchandise, promotions, and digital platforms as the island celebrates 55 years of cultural unity, music, and revelry. Explaining her creative vision, Hunt-Mardembrough said: “My idea behind the ‘55’ design was swirling forms that feel like carnival, tropical...

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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Reflects on Constitutional Journey in Celebration of Constitution Day

October 13, 2025 No comments

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Reflects on Constitutional Journey in Celebration of Constitution Day

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – On Monday, October 13, 2025, Sint Maarten proudly commemorated its 15th anniversary as a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, celebrating Constitution Day under the theme “Fifteen Years of Country Status - Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future.” In recognition of this milestone and as the first President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, delivered a special address to the Parliament of Sint Maarten, joining officials and dignitaries from across the country in reflecting on Sint Maarten’s constitutional journey since October 10, 2010. In her remarks, Minister Arrindell looked back on the early years of nation-building, noting that the day serves not only as a...

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Government Strengthens Cybersecurity with New Digital Protection System

Government Strengthens Cybersecurity with New Digital Protection System

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government has taken a...

October 17, 2025 No comments

St. Dominic High School Form 5 Students Complete Successful Shadow Week

St. Dominic High School Form 5 Students Complete Successful Shadow…

SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - St. Dominic High School proudly...

October 17, 2025 No comments

Stabbing Incident on Bush Road – Suspect Arrested

Stabbing Incident on Bush Road – Suspect Arrested

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Friday, October 17, 2025,...

October 17, 2025 No comments

Minister of Finance Gumbs Provides Overview of CAPEX Spending

Minister of Finance Gumbs Provides Overview of CAPEX Spending

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance, Hon....

October 16, 2025 No comments

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Minister of Finance Gumbs Provides Update on TelEm Developments Following Parliamentary Questions

October 17, 2025

Minister of Finance Gumbs Provides Update on TelEm Developments Following Parliamentary Questions

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Finance, Hon. Marinka J. Gumbs, has provided a detailed updat...

JUST FOR DADS AND MEN MASTERCLASS

October 16, 2025

JUST FOR DADS AND MEN MASTERCLASS

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) is proud to ...

Ministry of VSA Minister of Health Brug Outlines Path Forward for SZV

October 15, 2025

Ministry of VSA Minister of Health Brug Outlines Path Forward for SZV

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a continued effort to strengthen the transparency, accountability, and...

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Traffic Accident on A.J.C. Brouwers Road – Multiple Injuries Reported

October 17, 2025

Traffic Accident on A.J.C. Brouwers Road – Multiple Injuries Reported

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 20:00, the Central Police...

Seven-year sentences for jewelry store robbers

October 16, 2025

Seven-year sentences for jewelry store robbers

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, sentenced thr...

Collaboration between the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights and Joint Court of Justice is now official

October 15, 2025

Collaboration between the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights and Joint Court of Justice is now official

SINT MAARTEN/CURCAO - From January 1st, 2026, onwards, the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights wi...

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VROMI Takes Mitigation Action Against Flooding Caused by Rising Fresh Pond Levels

October 17, 2025 No comments

VROMI Takes Mitigation Action Against Flooding Caused by Rising Fresh Pond Levels

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) has taken proactive measures to mitigate flooding across the community following rec...

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Caribbean Defence Launches YouTube Series on Training for Caribbean Soldiers

October 16, 2025 No comments

Caribbean Defence Launches YouTube Series on Training for Caribbean Soldiers

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Caribbean Defence Force is launching a YouTube series that gives viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Initial Military Formation (EMV). In "The Road to Caribbean ...

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Former MP forfeiture case heard in court

October 15, 2025

Former MP forfeiture case heard in court

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance heard on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the for...

Minister Brug meets with UNOPS reps regarding new Sint Maarten Detention Center

October 15, 2025

Minister Brug meets with UNOPS reps regarding new Sint Maarten Detention Center

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Minister of Public Health, Social Devel...

SCDF launches 2026 Carnival schedule: 31 days in celebration of 55 years of fettin'

October 15, 2025

SCDF launches 2026 Carnival schedule: 31 days in celebration of 55 years of fettin'

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has unveiled the 2...

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CBP BES starts supervision of compliance with privacy statement at IND

October 16, 2025 No comments

CBP BES starts supervision of compliance with privacy statement at IND

SABA/SINT EUSTATIUS - The Commission Supervision Personal Data Protection BES (CBP BES) has recently started programmatic supervision to monitor compliance with the privacy statement at the Immigratio...

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HOTELS AIM TO SOURCE MORE CARIBBEAN-MADE PRODUCTS, BUT BARRIERS REMAIN: CHTA SURVEY IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

October 14, 2025 No comments

HOTELS AIM TO SOURCE MORE CARIBBEAN-MADE PRODUCTS, BUT BARRIERS REMAIN: CHTA SURVEY IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

CARIBBEAN - Travelers across the Caribbean are demanding more authentic, locally sourced food, products, and cultural experiences. Yet new survey findings from research conducted by the Caribbean Hote...

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SMART Launches "Chirp First Early Bird Initiative"

October 16, 2025 No comments

SMART Launches "Chirp First Early Bird Initiative"

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - For its expanded 2026 edition, the St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) allows "Early Bird" subscribers to "Chirp First" where they want to be seated on the tradesh...

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Pink Sunset Sail’s 10th Anniv. Breaks Records: Four Boats, 300 Guests & $12,500+ Funds Raised

October 15, 2025 No comments

Pink Sunset Sail’s 10th Anniv. Breaks Records: Four Boats, 300 Guests & $12,500+ Funds Raised

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The 10th Anniversary Pink Sunset Sail has made history as the largest edition to date, welcoming 300 guests across four boats for an unforgettable evening of unity, awarenes...

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Sint Maarten: 15 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Lessons, Prospects, Achievements

October 15, 2025

Sint Maarten: 15 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Lessons, Prospects, Achievements

SINT MAARTEN (CUPECOY) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Luc Mercelina delivered the following speech at the...

Division of Labor Affairs & Social Services to Host First-Ever Labor Relations Panel Discussion

October 15, 2025

Division of Labor Affairs & Social Services to Host First-Ever Labor Relations Panel Discussion

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Labor Relations Team of the Division of Labor Affairs and Social Serv...

Sint Maarten Represented at Splash 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

October 14, 2025

Sint Maarten Represented at Splash 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with ...

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Progress in the Saba murder investigation. Two Suspects Remain in Custody. December 4 First Public Hearing

October 15, 2025 No comments

Progress in the Saba murder investigation. Two Suspects Remain in Custody. December 4 First Public Hearing

BONAIRE/SABA - The two suspects arrested in connection with the Saba murder case will remain in pre-trial detention for an additional 60 days. This decision was made by the examining judge on 7 Octob...

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CPS: Wednesday is Global Handwashing Day. Clean Hands Healthy Home, School and Workplace

October 14, 2025 No comments

CPS: Wednesday is Global Handwashing Day. Clean Hands Healthy Home, School and Workplace

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department from the Sint Maarten Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, advises the Sint Maarten commun...

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New Dutch naval ship visits Curaçao for the first time. Makes Logistical Call at Port St. Maarten

October 16, 2025

New Dutch naval ship visits Curaçao for the first time. Makes Logistical Call at Port St. Maarten

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Dutch naval ship HNLMS Den Helder will ceremonially sail into Willemstad ...

64 Drivers Controlled Resulting in 13 Fines

October 15, 2025

64 Drivers Controlled Resulting in 13 Fines

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - On Wednesday, 8 October, a planned traffic control was carried out on ...

Conference on Dutch as a Foreign Language a great success

October 14, 2025

Conference on Dutch as a Foreign Language a great success

CURACAO/SINT MAARTEN - On September 29 and 30, the Dutch as a Foreign Language (NVT) Conference took...

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Robbie's Lottery Results for Thursday, October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 No comments

Robbie's Lottery Results for Thursday, October 16, 2025

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Winning...It's easy! Every day is a new chance to win. Various lottery games, cash prices, numerous retailers located all over Curaçao and great winning probabilities. Ro...

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Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

October 16, 2025 No comments

Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 16th October 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (18:00 LST) 17th October 2025 WEATHER: Tonight through Fr...

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