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Sucker Garden Community-Minded Leaders Foundation Hosts Inspiring Leadership Training for Members
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sucker Garden Community-Minded Leaders Foundation recently hosted a dynamic and inspiring leadership training session for all its members, aimed at strengthening leadership capacity within the community. The session was conducted by Ms. Melba Wescott, a respected leadership trainer and community mentor. The training explored key aspects of leadership and personal development, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of a leader, the importance of self-education, and the need to lead with integrity and by example. Participants were encouraged to examine what it truly means to be a leader and how to effectively guide and inspire others within their community. One of the central themes of the training was understanding and working with people...
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SZV RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF SINT MAARTEN’S AI AND TECHNOLOGY AMBASSADORS
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SZV Social & Health Insurances was recognized by the Parliament as one of Sint Maarten’s AI and Technology Ambassadors. This recognition is an acknowledgement of SZV’s pioneering digital innovation strategy to serve the community of Sint Maarten. The recognition formally took place during the Opening of the Parliamentary Year 2025-2026 on September 9, 2025. SZV along with other stakeholders, was acknowledged for its vision, commitment, and achievements in advancing Artificial Intelligence and technology on Sint Maarten under the 2025-2026 theme “Building digital trust: exploring a national AI strategy and further development of an Open Parliament”, where the Parliament emphasized the importance of responsible adoption of digital technologies. For SZV, this recognition affirms that our SZV Beyond 3.0...
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November 04, 2025 No comments
SCDF Announces “5 for 55” Honorees for Carnival 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has announced that Carnival 2026 will be dedicated to five beloved Carnival stalwarts who have each played an essential role in shaping and sustaining the festival over the years. The recognition of these five honorees, dubbed “5 for 55,” commemorates the 55th anniversary of St. Maarten Carnival in April 2026. The “5 for 55” honorees are: Ms. Mary Brison – The driving force behind the Meals on Wheels initiative, Ms. Brison is also a long-time Carnival booth holder. Her booth is the only one in Carnival Village that caters specifically to the elderly and physically challenged every year, a tradition that reflects her compassion and service...
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Minister Arrindell highlights innovation, education and cultural protection at 43rd UNESCO General Conference
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – For the first time since 1985, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s General Conference is being held outside Paris, with Uzbekistan hosting the 43rd session in the historic city of Samarkand. The biennial conference gathers representatives from all UNESCO Member States, observers, and intergovernmental organizations to set the agenda for the organization’s global priorities in education, culture, science, and communication. UNESCO is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication. The organization sets standards, produces tools and develops knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace. Protecting biodiversity, responding to artificial...
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PJIA AIRPORT APPOINTS NEW CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Cassie Schoutens as the new Corporate Communications Officer. Ms. Schoutens, who has been an integral part of the Commercial Department as Marketing and Communications Specialist, will now take on a broader role overseeing all internal and external communications on behalf of PJIAE. Ms. Schoutens has been one of the key colleagues behind PJIAE’s community initiatives and events, such as the recent Kids Movie Night and other outreach activities that connect the airport with the people of St. Maarten. “The Management Board views this appointment as an encouraging step forward in strengthening our communication strategy and deepening engagement with our stakeholders,” said...
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