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Parliament invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Parliament of Sint Maarten invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award. The nomination form can be found via the link, https://form.jotform.com/241716306215853 or by scanning the QR code below. Persons have until August 17, 2026, to submit their nominations. The purpose of the President of Parliament award is to recognize and award young persons of Sint Maarten who have contributed to the community and the country positively, whether it be academically, voluntarily or through sporting achievements. The eligibility criteria are: the candidate must have the Dutch nationality and/or has been legally residing in Sint Maarten for 10 years or more consecutively and has been registered in the Civil Registry for that period of...
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June 04, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten hosts Tripartite Consultation in the Netherlands
SINT MAARTEN/THE NETHERLANDS - On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Parliament of Sint Maarten hosted the Tripartite Consultation between delegations of the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten in The Hague, the Netherlands. As part of the Tripartite agreement to host four (4) meetings per year, this was the third meeting for 2026, following the in-person meeting in February 2026 and the virtual meeting in April 2026. During the Tripartite Consultation, chaired by the Hon. President of Parliament, Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, delegations of the Parliaments discussed the advancement of the draft Dispute Regulation and proposals by the Tripartite-established Petit Committee, as well as the evaluation of the Mutual Arrangement for Cooperation on Reforms (Country Packages). Further discussions focused on the Monetary...
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June 04, 2026 No comments
Wanderlust Travels SKN Wins Winair SMART 2026 Travel Agent Contest
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Winair and the organizers of SMART proudly announce Wanderlust Travels SKN travel advisor Ashanty Durand as the winner of the 2026 SMART Travel Agent Contest, receiving a complimentary round-trip ticket to St. Maarten courtesy of Winair. Travel agencies from across the Caribbean were invited to participate by submitting a story answering the question: What makes Caribbean travel unforgettable? Durand’s winning submission beautifully captured the essence of Caribbean travel through its warmth, authenticity, and sense of connection. Her story highlighted the region’s renowned hospitality, describing how “the Caribbean does not let you stay a stranger for long,” with memorable encounters ranging from a friendly local guiding visitors through St. Kitts to a Winair captain greeting passengers with familiar island charm. The essay also celebrated the Caribbean’s rich culinary culture...
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June 04, 2026 No comments
SMMTA AGM Highlights Industry Progress, Member Engagement, and Future Direction
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 21, 2026, bringing together members, industry stakeholders, partners, and supporters from across Sint Maarten's marine and yachting sector. The AGM serves as an important annual opportunity for the Association to reflect on the achievements and activities of the previous year, elect its Board of Directors, and establish priorities and direction for the year ahead. Members received updates on the Association's initiatives, industry representation efforts, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing work to strengthen Sint Maarten's position as a leading yachting destination in the Caribbean. A key component of this year's AGM was an interactive workshop centered around the eight pillars that the SMMTA...
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Dutch Naval Vessel HNLMS Groningen new station ship for the Caribbean
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO – The Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Groningen has taken over the role of station ship in the Caribbean from HNLMS Friesland. The patrol ship docked in St. Anna Bay in Willemstad, Curacao on Thursday morning, June 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the ship will be deployed for various safety tasks at sea, such as surveillance, enforcement, and combating illegal activities like drug smuggling. Additionally, it stands ready to provide support during emergency situations, for example during the hurricane season that began this month. The Royal Netherlands Navy has four Holland-class patrol ships. These OPVs (Ocean-Going Patrol Vessels) are flexibly deployable vessels for the surveillance of coastal waters. The station ship has an NH90 maritime combat helicopter on board to support the...
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