June 10, 2026 No comments
CBCS Hosts the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - From May 28 to 30, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) hosted the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors (CGBS), bringing together banking supervisors, regulators, and financial sector experts from across the Caribbean and beyond. This year, Curaçao served as host of the CGBS Annual Conference for the second time since 2010. This year’s theme “Resilience and Innovation: Reimagining Supervision Amid Artificial Intelligence Risks, Data Protection and Systemic Uncertainty,” explored how supervisory authorities can effectively respond to an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape. In his opening remarks, CBCS President Richard Doornbosch highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and adaptive supervision in addressing emerging risks. Over the course of the conference,...
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June 09, 2026 No comments
SMYC Grant Thornton Keelboat Season Championship Concludes with More Great Racing on Simpson Bay
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY – By SMYC) - That’s a wrap! The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) concluded its 2025-2026 Keelboat Season Championship on Sunday, June 7, with Race Day 4, which saw tight competition between three CSA 1 boats in a great breeze on Simpson Bay. Sponsored by Grant Thornton, this year’s series included four Sundays of racing across three fleets: CSA 1, Diam 24, and Sun Fast 20. The season kicked off with Race Day 1 on Sunday, November 23, and the sailors knocked off some rust in shifty but sailable conditions. Four races were completed and in CSA 1 was Ian Hope Ross on the J/105 More Zessin’ in third place, second place went to Erwan le Normand on the Melges...
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June 09, 2026 No comments
Wescot-Williams Calls for National Dialogue that Reaches Every Citizen
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - During discussions at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) on Saturday in The Hague, Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams emphasized the urgent need to make critical national discussions more accessible to the people of Sint Maarten, linking the issue directly to her call for English in official documents and forums. Following presentations by several distinguished experts on matters of significant importance to the country and the Kingdom, Wescot-Williams raised concerns about the gap that often exists between expert analysis and public understanding of what is at stake. “Too often, valuable information is shared among politicians, professionals, and policymakers, while the wider population remains disconnected from the conversation,” Wescot-Williams noted. “If we are serious about shaping the future...
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June 08, 2026 No comments
Parliament VP Wever makes Presentation at Annual Career Fair
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On, Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Parliament of Sint Maarten attended the Prins Willem Alexander School's 2026 Annual Career Fair at the invitation of the school. Students received a presentation from the Vice-President (VP) of Parliament, Christopher Wever, on the role, structure, and functioning of Parliament. Member of Parliament (MP) Wever also shared his personal experiences as a Member of Parliament and engaged students in an interactive activity designed to demonstrate the voting process. As part of the activity, students were invited to vote for a class president, providing them with a practical understanding of democratic participation and decision-making. The visit concluded with the students presenting MP Wever with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his time,...
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June 08, 2026 No comments
CPS Encourages Safe Food Handling Practices
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joined the global community in observing World Food Safety Day 2026, celebrated annually on June 7, under the theme "From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere." This year's theme highlights the importance of understanding the burden of foodborne diseases through data, research, and surveillance, and using that information to develop focused, effective, and cost-efficient solutions that protect public health. Every day, people around the world are affected by illnesses caused by unsafe food. Food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or harmful chemicals can lead to a range of health problems, from mild gastrointestinal illness to severe...
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