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Sint Maarten Begins Preparations to Host the Third Edition of Special Olympics Kingdom Games in 2027 | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Preparations are officially underway for the 2027 Special Olympics Kingdom Games as Special Olympics St. Maarten (SOSM), together with its Kingdom partners, concluded an intensive two-day planning mission that marks the beginning of the island's jour...
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Minister Samuel extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Roberto ArrindellSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, drs. Rodolphe Samuel extends heartfelt condolences to the community of St. Maarten, friends, and family of the late Roberto “Celestino” Arrindell. “It is safe to say that the c...
August 10, 2023
Minister of Education Samuel Explains Program of Requirements for Sport GroupsSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Rodolphe Samuel, wishes to address the recent article published by "Caribisch Netwerk", which highlights the unfortunate inability of the swimming national team to participate...
August 10, 2023
The Best of the Best Race, Work, and Play in St. MaartenSINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Summer may be a quiet time in the Caribbean, but St. Maarten’s local marine industry is gearing up for a busy season ahead. Port St. Maarten expects to welcome over 1 million visitors via sea this upcoming season, with a to...
August 10, 2023
Minister Richardson Joins Hands with Tzu Chi Foundation to Provide School Bags and Supplies for Students in NeedSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a remarkable display of community collaboration and compassion, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, teamed up with the Tzu Chi Foundation to extend a helping hand to students in dire need of school bags ...
August 09, 2023
Students tour Courthouse in preparation for short filmSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Group 7 (soon to be Group 8) students, teacher, and principal of the Methodist Agogic Centre Rev. John A. Gumbs campus toured the Philipsburg Courthouse in preparation for the production of a short film. The film, titled ‘Wh...
August 08, 2023
Grisha requests meeting to approve “Legal and other Expert Advice Policy” for individual factionsSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a letter to the First Vice-Chair of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, Hon. William V. Marlin, MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten requested a meeting of all Faction Leaders in Parliament to discuss and approve a “Legal and other Exper...
August 08, 2023
World Bank approves US$8M grant to strengthen essential mental health servicesSINT MAARTEN/WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Bank has approved a US$8 million grant that will exclusively focus on improving mental health services in Sint Maarten. The Improving Mental Health Services Project is the twelfth project to be approved as par...
August 08, 2023
Minister of Justice Richardson Leads Information Session to Streamline Event Permit Application ProcessSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice, under the leadership of Minister Anna E. Richardson, marked a groundbreaking milestone in event planning efficiency with an insightful seminar aimed at enhancing the event permit application process. ...
August 08, 2023
Prime Minister Jacobs issues Back to School MessageSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – On Tuesday, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs released her Back to School Message which reads as follows: As Prime Minister of St. Maarten, an educator at heart and dedicated parent, I take time today to say a few encouraging wo...
August 07, 2023
Paula Gordon chosen as chairwoman of Carnival Pageants working committeeSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Paula Gordon and her Essence & Mind organization have been chosen by the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) to lead the working committee for Carnival Pageants. The change is a result of the SCDF's ongoing reo...
August 07, 2023
Minister Ottley: One year extension for exercise program for senior organizationsSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley continues exercise classes through Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA), a department within the ministry of Public Health, Soci...
August 06, 2023
Grisha: Government seems asleep at the wheel, while the outside world moves onSINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In a press release issued on Sunday afternoon, Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten again questioned if the Government of St. Maarten is aware of the developments on an international level, and if it is capable of...
August 06, 2023
Foresee Foundation Secures Funding for Third Season of "Soualichi Stories; Keeping Oral History Alive"SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Foresee Foundation has secured funding for the highly-anticipated third season of "Soualichi Stories; Keeping Oral History Alive." The Fonds voorCultuurParticipatie - Memorial Year Slavery Fund’s generous support has made thi...