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Parliament delegation participates in the 4th Tripartite for 2026
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - Following an in-person Tripartite Meeting in February 2026, a virtual Tripartite meeting in April 2026, and another in-person meeting in June 2026, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten participated in the fourth Tripartite Meeting of 2026 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Willemstad, Curaçao. The delegation consisted of the President of Parliament, Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, Chairlady of the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations, the Hon. Ms. Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, and Members of Parliament, Mr. Raeyhon A. Peterson, Mr. Dimar C. Labega, Mr. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, Mr. Omar E.C. Ottley, and Mr. Egbert J. Doran. During the meeting, the delegations of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten reviewed and approved the reports of the April and...
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Minister Connor Marks World Food Day by Calling for Sustainable Food Security and Community Self-Reliance
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Hon. Minister Claret Connor is calling on the people of Sint Maarten to reflect on the importance of food security, healthy nutrition, and the need to build a more sustainable approach to feeding our communities. This year’s World Food Day theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable food systems in ensuring that present and future generations have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. “Food is a basic human necessity and an essential part of human dignity. As a community, we must continue to examine how we can make nutritious...
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CPS: World Food Day – Friday. Healthy Eating and Greater Food Security
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Friday, October 16, 2026, marks World Food Day, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry of VSA), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to recognize the importance of healthy eating, food security and access to safe, affordable and nutritious food as essential components of public health and well-being. World Food Day forms part of CPS's annual calendar of health observances and provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the relationship between nutrition, disease prevention, sustainable food production and the challenges associated with ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient and nutritious food. The 2026 World Food Day theme, established by the Food...
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ODM: Forecasters Continue to Favor Below-normal Storm Activity for the Next Two Weeks
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, says forecasters this week from the Colorado State University (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science forecast for the next two weeks 60 per cent below-normal storm formation activity. Richardson added that while the Atlantic season for the Caribbean area has been rather quiet, this has not been the case for the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which has been considerably more active and intense than normal, producing numerous powerful hurricanes, including three that reached Category 5 intensity when the broader Eastern and Central Pacific are considered. According to the National Hurricane Center's October 15 seasonal summary, the Eastern Pacific has already recorded...
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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Applauds Recognition of Appeltjes van Oranje Successful Social Initiatives throughout the Kingdom
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the prestigious 2026 Appeltjes van Oranje (Apples of Orange) award ceremony, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. Her Majesty Queen Máxima presented awards to three outstanding social initiatives making a meaningful difference in communities throughout the Kingdom of the Netherlands. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix were also present at the annual ceremony, organized by the Oranje Fonds (Orange Fund), which recognizes organizations and community initiatives that contribute to a more inclusive, connected and resilient society. The theme for the 2026 awards was “Samen armoede doorbreken” (Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Together), placing particular emphasis on organizations working to address poverty, financial hardship and social...
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