March 12, 2026 No comments
TVC CHANNEL 40 AND TV 15 ST. MAARTEN PARTNER TO EXPAND “INSIGHTS”
SINT MAARTEN/ST.KITTS & NEVIS - Television Caribbean (TVC) Channel 40 in St. Kitts and Nevis and TV 15 in St. Maarten have announced a new partnership to bring the television series “Insights” to audiences in St. Maarten, marking a significant expansion of the program’s regional reach. “Insights,” a television production of TVC, features in-depth interviews with individuals from all walks of life, exploring their personal journeys, experiences, and perspectives on life. The program aims to highlight the stories behind the people who shape their communities, offering viewers a deeper understanding of their motivations, struggles, and successes. Through this new collaboration, the show will now include guests from St. Maarten for the first time. The St. Maarten edition of the program will air on...
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March 12, 2026 No comments
Guadeloupe accepts official Kingdom Relations chair with inaugural lecture
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Today, Thursday 12 March 2026, Prof Dr Francio Guadeloupe, Endowed Professor of Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations, held his inaugural lecture at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Guadeloupe held his inaugural lecture as holder of the Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations chair. This chair was set up in 2024 by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK). During his inaugural lecture titled Dutch-Caribbean studies: Anthropological research of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Guadeloupe argued that in the 21st century it is impossible to consider the Caribbean part of the Kingdom and the Netherlands as separate worlds, each with its own strictly defined 'indigenous' culture. This would underestimate how the life cycles of people within...
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March 12, 2026 No comments
WIB Supports Freegan Food Foundation with US$10,000 Donation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has stepped forward in support of the Freegan Food Foundation, contributing US$10,000 to help sustain the important work the organization carries out for families across Sint Maarten. Through its Freegan Food Market, meal programs, thrift store, and family coaching initiatives, the foundation provides consistent support to hundreds of households each month. For many families, Freegan represents more than food assistance. It offers encouragement, stability, and the reassurance that they are not facing difficult times alone. WIB’s contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to strengthening the well-being of the communities it serves. Supporting organizations that care for vulnerable members of society remains an important part of the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance focus, particularly...
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March 11, 2026 No comments
Construction companies encouraged to bid for Sint Maarten’s new Mental Health Facility
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) has opened the procurement process for construction of a new mental health facility in Sint Maarten under the Trust Fund’s Improving Mental Health Services Project (MHP). The tender was published on March 5, 2026. The project supports the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA) in strengthening mental health services in Sint Maarten. Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged and invited to participate in this tender process for the Mental Health Building Infrastructure Works. The new facility will be developed in St. Johns and provide a safe and welcoming care center for mental health services. It will support day treatment, crisis intervention, inpatient and outpatient care, and have office space for...
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March 11, 2026 No comments
SZV UPDATES MEAL PROVISION ARRANGEMENTS FOR PATIENTS REFERRED TO COLOMBIA
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Social & Health Insurances (SZV) has implemented an update to the meal provision arrangements for insured patients and their companions who are referred to Colombia for medical treatment. The adjustment follows feedback shared by patients regarding their daily needs while receiving care abroad. Under the updated arrangement, breakfast continues to be provided through the logistics provider, while patients now receive a daily allowance to cover their remaining meals. The change has already been implemented at one hospital in Colombia and will gradually be applied to other hospitals in Colombia where SZV patients are accommodated. Initial feedback from patients has been positive, with many indicating that the updated arrangement provides greater flexibility in meeting their personal preferences. Patients...
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