October 25, 2026 No comments
NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair Returns Bigger, Better, and More Exciting Than Ever
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAGICO Insurances has issued an open invitation to the public to attend the return of their highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at a brand-new venue, the Erwin (Baco) Richardson Little League Stadium. The NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, which is now firmly established as one of St. Maarten’s premier health-focused community events, is once again being 100% hosted and sponsored by NAGICO Insurances and remains fully dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles, preventive healthcare, and improved quality of life within the community. According to NAGICO, this year's event promises to be an even more engaging experience with an expanded lineup of wellness-focused activities, educational opportunities, and family-friendly entertainment. Attendees...
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October 24, 2026 No comments
Small Island, Global Stage: Why CHOGM 2026 Is a Defining Moment for Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean
SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Brian Meade) - From November 1 to 4, Antigua and Barbuda will do something few would have imagined possible a generation ago. This twin-island nation of fewer than 100,000 people will welcome the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), bringing together leaders, officials, business representatives, civil society groups, and delegates from across the 56-member Commonwealth. More than 12,000 people have already registered for the event and its associated activities, making it one of the largest international gatherings ever hosted in the Eastern Caribbean. The significance of this moment cannot be measured merely by delegate numbers, hotel occupancy rates, or media coverage. It is far bigger than that. Antigua and Barbuda will become the smallest country ever to...
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October 23, 2026 No comments
Minister of VSA Connor Meets with Representatives of the Trust Fund
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Honorable Claret Connor supported by VSA and Cabinet Staff, recently met with Mr. Frans Weekers, representative of the Trust Fund Steering Committee and other Kingdom partners, Mr. Ronald Halman St Maarten Representative to the St Maarten Trust Fund, ahead of the Steering Committee Meetings scheduled for next Week on Sint Maarten. The discussions focused on the Mental Health Project and its importance in strengthening mental health care services on Sint Maarten. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the project's development, discuss key priorities, and reaffirm the importance of continued collaboration in advancing a more accessible, comprehensive, and sustainable mental health care system. The Mental...
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October 23, 2026 No comments
Three COCI Board of Directors Position Becoming Vacant. Nominations Open on Oct.30
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three (3) positions on the Board of Directors will become vacant as of January 1st, 2027, and these positions will be filled by three (3) candidates chosen in the upcoming Election for the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI). Nomination period for the filling of these positions shall be Friday, October 30th, 2026, to Monday, November 16th, 2026. The Chamber wants to remind the business community on St. Maarten, that nomination forms are available from Friday October 30th, 2026. These forms must be submitted to the Chamber no later than Monday, November 16th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The Electorate Voters for Large Businesses are those entitled to vote, whose names appear in the Commercial Register as involved...
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October 23, 2026 No comments
PM Mercelina Pushes for Tangible Results at VNG Advancing Practical Cooperation
SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina continued his working mission in the Netherlands with a meeting at VNG, advancing practical cooperation in energy sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, and institutional strengthening for Sint Maarten. The engagement follows the Prime Minister's formal signing of Sint Maarten's Certificate of Extraordinary Membership with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) in December 2025, alongside VNG Chair and Mayor of Utrecht Sharon Dijksma. The meeting provided an opportunity to build on that milestone and identify concrete areas where the partnership can support national development. “When we formalized Sint Maarten's membership last year, the objective was never simply to establish another international relationship. It was to create opportunities that deliver tangible benefits for our...
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