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Parliament of Sint Maarten officially invited to join ParlAmericas as Associate Member
SINT MAARTEN/CANADA - The Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of Parliament, was welcomed to the Council Meeting of ParlAmericas on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following the unanimous approval to establish a new category of membership —Associate Member— and to invite the Parliament of Sint Maarten to officially join ParlAmericas as an Associate Member. ParlAmericas is an international organization that brings together the national parliaments of countries across North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. It serves as a platform for parliamentarians to cooperate, share ideas, and engage in political dialogue on regional issues. Its primary objective is to strengthen democracy, governance, and human rights by promoting collaboration, exchanging best legislative practices, and supporting legislators in their work within their...
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EmpowerEd Initiative Launches at MPC to Advance Youth Cancer Prevention
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundation, is proud to announce the successful launch of EmpowerEd: Reproductive Cancer Education Initiative for Adolescents in Sint Maarten at Milton Peters College. This innovative, school-based initiative is designed to equip young people with the knowledge and confidence needed to prevent reproductive cancers and engage in early help-seeking behaviors. The program reflects a shared commitment among partners to advance adolescent health literacy, reduce stigma and promote equitable access to preventioneducation. The EmpowerEd launch included a Parent Information Forum on March 26th, followed by a Youth Educational Workshop on March 30th, where 22 students participated. Students engaged in interactive learning experiences focused on understanding cancer risks, prevention strategies and how to navigate conversations...
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SOL Petroleum Supports SXM Doet with Fuel Voucher Contribution
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SXM Doet is pleased to announce the generous contribution of twenty (20) gas vouchers from SOL Antilles N.V in support of the 2026 edition of SXM Doet. The fuel vouchers will be used to assist SXM Doet’s volunteer coaches, who play an essential role in ensuring the smooth coordination and support of projects taking place across the island during the two Doet days. Volunteer coaches are responsible for traveling to various project locations, offering guidance, checking in on participating organizations, and helping maintain the momentum and spirit of volunteerism throughout the event. This contribution helps ease some of the transportation related costs experienced by volunteer coaches and serves as a meaningful gesture of appreciation for their dedication...
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Prudential Tax Services announces Strategic Alliance with Management Expert Saskia Farquharson
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prudential Tax Services (PTS), the leading authority in accounting, auditing, and forensic financial defense in the Dutch Caribbean, has launched a powerful strategic alliance with Resolution Management, led by Business Management Expert Mrs. Saskia Farquharson. This collaboration introduces a bulletproof, dual-layered defense mechanism for regional enterprises: combining PTS’s elite forensic auditing with Resolution Management’s operational engineering to insulate local businesses from aggressive, inaccurate, or inflated tax assessments. "Our mission has always been to 'de-risk' our clients' financial survival," stated the PTS leadership team. "By integrating Mrs. Farquharson’s structural management frameworks, we are moving beyond reactive tax defense. We are restructuring our clients' daily workflows to ensure their operational data is an unassailable shield against regulatory scrutiny." Strategic Focus: Defending the...
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Leiden University will get a Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations in The Hague
SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE - Starting in September 2026, Leiden University in The Hague, the Netherlands will begin establishing a new Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations. In addition to bringing together researchers and developing education on Kingdom relations, the goal is to contribute to the public debate and foster greater mutual understanding and better cooperation within the Kingdom. With support from Campus Den Haag, the first steps can be taken this coming autumn. The project team consists of Wouter Veenendaal (project leader), Tanja Fraai (communication and network advisor), and an education and research officer to be recruited shortly. Of and for all parts of the Kingdom The Knowledge Centre will explicitly be of and for all parts of the Kingdom and is intended to provide...
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