September 18, 2026 No comments
WYCCF Marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with Week of Community Activities
SINT MAARTEN (ST. JOHN’S ESTATE) - The White & Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) will mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a week of activities focused on dementia awareness, education, and support for people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. As part of the week, WYCCF healthcare professionals will participate in specialized training on person-centered communication and dementia care. Informal caregivers from the community are also invited to attend one free workshop, which is offered twice: on Monday, September 21, and Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at WYCCF. This workshop will provide practical tools to communicate with confidence, understand challenging behaviors, and respond calmly and compassionately to someone living with dementia. Registration is free through the QR code...
Read more
September 17, 2026 No comments
CPS Takes Proactive Measures to Safeguard Schools and the Business Community Against Respiratory Illnesses
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), through Collective Prevention Services (CPS), wishes to reassure parents, educators, employers, employees, and the wider community that proactive measures are being taken to promote healthy environments and minimize the spread of respiratory illnesses. Following recent reports of respiratory illnesses at Charlotte Brookson Academy for the Performance Arts, including a confirmed COVID-19 case and flu-like symptoms among students and teachers, the Ministry acknowledges the concerns expressed by parents and school personnel. The school's temporary closure to facilitate cleaning and sanitization reflects its precautionary approach. CPS remains actively engaged in promoting preventive measures and public health awareness to protect the community. The Ministry encourages schools, businesses, and other institutions to...
Read more
September 17, 2026 No comments
NV GEBE Advances Renewable Energy Plans with Solar and Battery Storage Site Inspections
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary on September 16, 2026, the company also taking steps toward the future of energy on St. Maarten with site inspections related to its planned solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The initiative forms part of NV GEBE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the resilience of the electricity grid, expand the use of alternative energy, and ultimately help reduce the island’s dependence on fuel for electricity generation. NV GEBE is progressing plans for a 6-megawatt solar energy project, proposed to be developed in two phases: an initial 2-megawatt phase followed by an additional 4-megawatt phase. The company is also advancing plans for battery energy storage of 28 Megawatts, with...
Read more
September 17, 2026 No comments
SMMC officially opens "SIM Suite" to prepare staff for new hospital
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) marked an important milestone on September 15, 2026, with the official opening of its brand new medical simulation lab, known as the "SIM Suite". The facility is designed to provide hands on, realistic clinical training to prepare medical and nursing staff for the upcoming transition to the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH). The official opening ceremony took place at the patio area at SMMC with a welcoming walk-in, followed by opening remarks from key leadership, practical demonstrations and guided tours of the new SIM Suite facility. Addressing the audience during the ceremony, SMMC CEO Dr. Felix Holiday emphasized the strategic importance of the facility for the hospital's future: "The SIM Suite is...
Read more
September 17, 2026 No comments
Court hearing on alleged ill-treatment postponed pending witness interviews
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance on Wednesday, September 16, was to sat to consider the criminal case involving the alleged ill-treatment and unlawful deprivation of liberty of an employee. One of the suspects was scheduled to appear in Court. The case had been postponed in July with the expectation that proceedings could continue in mid-September. However, several witnesses must first be interviewed by the investigating judge. Due to scheduling constraints, these interviews are planned for November. The Court therefore postponed the case without setting a new hearing date. Proceedings will continue after the witness interviews have taken place.
Read more
