July 26, 2026 No comments
ONESXM: Decolonization Can Never Be Reduced to France’s “Internal Affairs”
SINT MARTIN (GREAT BAY) - The ONESXM Association rejects the claim that international support for the decolonization and self-determination of peoples under French administration automatically constitutes interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of France. The Association is responding to a letter addressed to French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot by National Assembly members Nicolas Metzdorf, Moerani Frébault and Nicole Sanquer. The parliamentarians reportedly accused Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev of interfering in France’s internal affairs through his statements concerning French-administered territories and called for stronger action against Azerbaijan. ONESXM states clearly that *colonialism, decolonization and the right of peoples to determine their political future are not exclusively domestic matters belonging to the administering power....
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July 26, 2026 No comments
SMMC Launches New Website www.smgh.sx
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - As part of its transition to the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH), St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has announced the launch of its new website, www.SMGH.sx. The new website, built by Dutch Caribbean web developer Let’s Build That Site, offers a user-friendly digital experience designed with the hospital’s patients and visitors in mind. In addition to basic features such as news, job vacancies, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and information about the hospital, the site also features digital forms for compliments, complaints and job application submission. Additionally, patient information brochures on various health-related topics are also available for online reading or download. SMGH.sx boasts several accessibility features including Dutch, French and Spanish translations, easy options to...
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July 24, 2026 No comments
USM Honors the Centennial Legacy of Dr. Claude Wathey
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Today, July 24, 2026, the University of St. Martin joins the wider community in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Albert Claudius “Claude” Wathey. Born on July 24, 1926, Dr. Wathey is remembered as a visionary leader whose contributions helped shape the social and economic development of St. Maarten. Widely regarded as the Father of Modern St. Maarten, his leadership and forward-thinking vision contributed to the island’s transformation and created new possibilities for generations of St. Maarteners. His legacy is also closely connected to the history of the University of St. Martin. Dr. Wathey was among the key figures who envisioned and supported the establishment of an institution of higher...
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July 24, 2026 No comments
USM Opens Enrollment for Fall 2026 GED Program
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is accepting applications for its General Educational Development (GED) Program for the Fall 2026 semester. Morning and evening classes will begin on Monday, August 24, 2026. The program offers individuals who did not complete high school another opportunity to earn a recognized secondary-level credential and move forward with their educational and professional goals. Participants may be seeking better employment opportunities, access to higher education or the achievement of a long-held personal goal. Recognizing that many GED students balance employment, family responsibilities and other commitments, USM offers both morning and evening classes. Applicants may select the option that best fits their schedule. Students receive instruction and guidance in the four GED subject areas:...
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July 24, 2026 No comments
Ministry of Justice, MECYS, and Sint Maarten Library to Establish Satellite Library at Point Blanche Prison
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Access to books, knowledge and lifelong learning took an important step forward with the signing of a Declaration of Cooperation between the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS), and the Sint Maarten Library, with the support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to establish a Satellite Library at Point Blanche Prison. The agreement formalizes a long-term partnership to restore and modernize library services within prison, expanding equitable access to books, information and educational resources for people deprived of liberty. It is an important milestone in strengthening literacy, education, and lifelong learning as part of Sint Maarten's ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP). The launch ceremony brought together...
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