Government of Sint Maarten

August 11, 2026

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), is issuing a final appeal to all public transportation permit holders who have not yet completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter...

August 11, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended the National Day Celebration hosted by the Republic of Ecuador. Minister Arrindell was invited by His Excellency (H.E.) Ambassador Andres Teran Pa...

August 11, 2026

Making Dreams Become Reality  Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The Department of Youth, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (ECYS), proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 28th Annual Business Outreach & Placement Program (BOPP) 202...

August 11, 2026

Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina, is encouraging residents, businesses and visitors to remain attentive and take the necessary steps to prepare for the possibility of tropical weather during the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season. The Meteo...

August 11, 2026

Recently, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Fort-de-France (FDF), Martinique, informed the Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard about a fishing vessel that was drifting at sea after running out of fuel. The vessel was transmitting mayday...

August 11, 2026

As part of the ongoing Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with its implementing partner, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), last month piloted a structured sports and physical fitness program at Point Blanche Pr...

August 10, 2026

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – August 10, 2026 – Following reports of the earthquake that occurred in Colombia earlier today, the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Mr. Claret Connor immediately reached out to the Social & Health Insu...

August 10, 2026

The Honorable Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs recently delivered a farewell speech in honor of Mr. Paul van Vliet, marking his retirement after 38 years of dedicated service to the profession and business community of Sint Maarten.  The occasion was especially meanin...

August 09, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Recently Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell received Herbert Martina, Founder and Director of the Carib-Lens Creations Foundation, at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague. During the meeting, Martina presented...

August 09, 2026

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Inspectorate of Economic & Transport Affairs (IETA), wishes to remind the public of the legal requirements governing street vending in Sint Maarten and to encourage all vendors...

August 08, 2026

​GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, is calling on residents and the business community to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports from the Meteorological De...

August 08, 2026

​THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2026, at the Embassy of the Republic of France in The Hague. The minister joined members of the diplomatic corps...

August 07, 2026

The Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) is inviting aspiring and existing poultry farmers to register for its upcoming Certified Poultry Production and Processing Training Program. The intensive program is designed to strengthen local poultry production and...