July 23, 2026 No comments
TEATT advances development of Sint Maarten Investment Promotion Agency
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) has awarded a contract to Pinnacle Consultants, a Sint Maarten-based consulting firm, to develop the institutional and operational framework for the establishment of an Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) for Sint Maarten. An Investment Promotion Agency is a dedicated entity responsible for attracting, facilitating and supporting domestic and foreign investment. It serves as a central point of contact for prospective and existing investors by providing information, guidance and practical assistance, while helping to identify investment opportunities, address barriers and improve the overall investment environment. The project is being funded through the Temporary Work Organization (TWO) as part of the Government’s broader efforts to strengthen Sint Maarten’s economic development...
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July 23, 2026 No comments
KPSM, Ministry VROMI and contractors participate in coordination meeting on road safety measures
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Today July 23, 2026, a coordination meeting was held at the KPSM Headquarters, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of VROMI, contractors responsible for the construction of the new Point Blanche Prison, and KPSM representative. The meeting focused on developing and coordinating road safety measures to be implemented throughout the various phases of the prison construction project. Discussions centered on the safe transportation of construction equipment and trucks, with the objective of minimizing disruptions and ensuring the safety of residents, motorists, pedestrians, and other road users in the Point Blanche area. Participants also discussed strategies to reduce the project’s impact on the surrounding neighborhood while maintaining efficient construction operations. Close coordination among all stakeholders will continue as...
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July 22, 2026 No comments
Historic Moment FYI Initiative Foundation Introduces Saba’s Youth to Living Statues
SINT MAARTEN/SABA - A historic cultural moment unfolded at the Child Focus Foundation as children participating in the 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Program presented a mini–Living Statue Presentation—introducing young participants in Saba to the discipline, creativity and theatrical expression of living-statue performance. Organized by the Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, the workshop allowed students to experience living statues as a complete performing art form rather than simply standing still. Throughout the program, students learned character development, controlled breathing techniques, concentration, facial expression, statue poses, slow-motion movement and methods of silently engaging an audience. They also participated in painting and preparing their own costumes, giving them hands-on experience in transforming an artistic concept into a fully developed...
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July 22, 2026 No comments
Celebrating excellence in economic research. CBCS presents Best Economic Research Award 2026
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - On July 17, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) presented the Best Economic Research Award (BERA) to the winners of the sixth BERA edition. The competition was open to students from Curaçao and Sint Maarten at the HAVO, VWO, and bachelor levels. The winners of this year's competition were Kavish Punjabi, Justin Zhuo, and Martin Seeman from Learning Unlimited Preparatory School in Sint Maarten at the HAVO level, Ian Asjes and Emile Hammoud from Radulphus College at the VWO level, and Kristelie Cijntje-Isenia from the Inter-Continental University of the Caribbean (ICUC) at the bachelor level. The CBCS holds this annual competition to stimulate economic research, particularly on the economies of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. This...
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July 22, 2026 No comments
Minister Heyliger-Marten calls for coordinated response to public-safety concerns
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has requested an urgent joint meeting with Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, the Police (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss recent criminal activity and public-order incidents affecting key commercial and tourism areas. The request follows heightened public concern surrounding the daylight armed robbery at a Front Street jewelry store on July 17, robberies targeting supermarkets, bars and reports of recurring fights, unruly behavior and firearm-related incidents in and around Kim Sha and the wider Simpson Bay area. Minister Heyliger-Marten commended the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) for its continued targeted controls, firearm-related operations and the prompt apprehension of a suspect following the Front Street...
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