Government of Sint Maarten

August 24, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, met with Michel Teunisse, Principal Consultant at Aon, for a constructive exchange on areas of mutual interest and possible future cooperation. Teunisse has longstanding ties to...

August 24, 2026

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) hereby informs interested parties of an extension to the submission deadline for the public tender “Design, Preparation and Construction Management for Drainage System Cole Bay – Union Roa...

August 22, 2026

The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Melissa D. Gumbs, took time to address rumours that several schools were not briefed about the pending closure of their gymnasiums. In a media statement provided on Thursday evening, Gumbs provided back...

August 21, 2026

On World Senior Citizen Day 2026, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, the Honorable Claret Connor, joins the people of Sint Maarten in honoring the men and women whose strength, sacrifice, wisdom, and perseverance helped build the foundation on which o...

August 21, 2026

On the occasion of Windward Islands Airways International N.V.’s (WINAIR) 65th anniversary, the Minister of Finance, the Honorable Marinka Gumbs, extends her heartfelt congratulations to the board, management, staff, and passengers of Sint Maarten’s national carrier. Founded i...

August 20, 2026

Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, has expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Peru following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The earth...

August 20, 2026

Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs is moving forward with the introduction of a pension contribution for politicalofficeholders, which include Ministers, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Members of Parliament, as part of her broader efforts to strengthen fiscal responsibility, fairness andaccountability in the management of the country’s finances.  

August 20, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received Gerbert Kunst, Dutch Representative for Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten, for a courtesy visit at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary. This marked Kunst’s second visit to...

August 20, 2026

Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focused on restoring institutio...

August 20, 2026

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As the 2026–2027 school year got underway this week, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to help school-aged children adopt healthy eating habits and active lifestyles.   Nutritious me...

August 20, 2026

PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Melissa D. Gumbs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Maarten Development Fund, represented by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks. The MOU outlines the management, develop...

August 19, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of the book  Nieuw Nederland, e bario serka Avila Beach Hotel, fundá riba honor i humiltat  hosted by the OCAN Foundation on Friday, August 14...

August 19, 2026

With the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and motorists that safety must remain the highest priority when transp...