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November 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Alongside the organizational and legislative reforms underway at IVSA, the Inspectorate is investing in the systems and services needed to move the reform process forward. IVSA is working with Altus Communication and Website Design to improve interna...

November 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, recently met with former Sint Maarten member of the Committee for Financial Supervision (Cft), Ms. Julisa Frans, to personally thank her for her years of service and contribution while being a Memb...

November 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Statistics (STAT) has released three reports from the 2022 Population and Housing Census, providing an updated picture of Sint Maarten’s population and important insights into education, health and living conditions. Census intervie...

November 02, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As a non-profit organization dedicated to education and to informing, the Sint Maarten Institute for Public Policy Studies (SIPPS) is embarking on a community awareness initiative centered around properly disposing of trash – “ THERE IS A PLACE FOR T...

November 02, 2026

Alongside the organizational and legislative reforms underway at IVSA, the Inspectorate is investing in the systems and services needed to move the reform process forward. IVSA is working with Altus Communication and Website Design to improve internal communication, strengthen...

November 02, 2026

Alongside the organizational and legislative reforms underway at IVSA, the Inspectorate is investing in the people and professionals who will move the reform process forward. IVSA recognizes that understanding how the organization functions—and how its team can work more effec...

November 02, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently attended a diplomatic gathering hosted by the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen. The event brought together members of the diplomatic community in The Hague, providing an opportunity for international representatives...

November 02, 2026

A scene during the event. POND ISLAND--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten is seeking ministerial dialogue with Anguilla over proposed cruising permits and immigration procedures that St. Maarten’s boat tour and charter...

November 02, 2026

Inspired participants gathered for the “Feel Safe Online!” workshop with cybersecurity expert Erik Jan Koedijk, organised by Foresee Foundation and community partners on October 31, at the 4CF Impact Hub on St. Maarten. PHILIPSBURG--Thirty seniors took part in a free cybersecu...

November 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York is encouraging the public to support the fourth edition of Let’s Talk Art, a cultural event scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Emilio’s Restaurant, which will bring together St. Maarten’s history, heritage, artistic expressi...

November 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--With the Parliament debate on the 2027 national budget expected to begin this week, Member of Parliament (MP) Dimar Labega has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the implementation of the National Poverty Reduction Strategy, calling for stronger coordination amon...

November 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Hon. Claret Connor, visited the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) on Saturday in support of its Women’s Health Day initiative, organized in collaboration with the Elektralyets Foundation and Positiv...

November 01, 2026

GREAT BAY--Telem Group has been recognized for its contribution to the publication and distribution of In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe , the debut children's book by veteran St. Maarten educator Oswald Francis. The company, which joined the initiative as a Silver Lit...