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Dutch Ministers meet with President of Parliament and Faction Leaders.

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dutchministersandparliament03042011Philipsburg:--- On Sunday President of Parliament Honourable Gracita Arrindell and faction leaders represented in Parliament met with Dutch Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations Hon. Piet Hein Donner and Minister of Immigration and Asylum Hon. Gerd Leers at the House of Parliament.
Minister Tackling Advances Key Justice Priorities for Sint Maarten at UN Crime Commission.

Minister Tackling Advances Key Justice Priorities for Sint Maarten at UN Crime Commission.

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Vienna, Austria:---  Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has concluded a week of engagements in Vienna, Austria, where she represented Sint Maarten at the 35th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), held from June 1–5.
Throughout the week, the Minister attended plenaries, contributed to international side events, and met with United Nations agencies, international experts, and Kingdom partners to advance key justice priorities for Sint Maarten.
A central focus of the visit wa...

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MP Doran: Stronger Policies Start with Stronger Public Input.

MP Doran: Stronger Policies Start with Stronger Public Input.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is exploring the potential benefits of a Citizens’ Advisory Council for Sint Maarten following discussions at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) in the Netherlands.

The concept was highlighted during a presentation by representatives of the Dutch Burgerberaad, or Citizens’ Assembly, which brings together ordinary citizens to study important issues and provide recommendations to policymakers.

While the presentation focused on climate-related matters, Doran said what ...

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Nature Foundation Sint Maarten Transitions to Two-Tier Governance Structure.

Nature Foundation Sint Maarten Transitions to Two-Tier Governance Structure.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) has formally transitioned from a one-tier (managing) board structure to a two-tier governance model as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening governance and accountability and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Under the new structure, oversight responsibilities will be separated from the day-to-day management of the organization. This approach aligns with international best practices in nonprofit governance and ensures transparency and accountability while ma...

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Bonaire Has Its Own Democratic Deficit — PBNO Roadmap Offers Concrete Solution

Bonaire Has Its Own Democratic Deficit — PBNO Roadmap Offers Concrete Solution

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BONAIRE:--- During the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO), the Expert Group on the Democratic Deficit of the Kingdom established that the Caribbean voice is structurally insufficiently heard in The Hague. The Platform Boneiru Nobo i mas Outónomo (PBNO) endorses this analysis and emphasizes that the democratic deficit of the autonomous countries of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten differs from that of the BES islands, but shares the same core: Caribbean citizens have insufficient influence on decisions that directly affe...

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Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Life of Scooter Rider.

Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Life of Scooter Rider.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a scooter rider during the early morning hours of Monday, June 8, 2026.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers of the Traffic Department, along with patrol officers and personnel from the Fire Department, were dispatched to A.J.C. Brouwers Road in the vicinity of Ace Hardware following reports of a serious traffic accident involving a vehicle on fire.

Upon arrival at the scene, emergency responders encountered a pi...

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All Kingdom Delegations Back Wescot-Williams’ Proposal to Strengthen IPKO.

All Kingdom Delegations Back Wescot-Williams’ Proposal to Strengthen IPKO.

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands:--- Chairlady of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams, has welcomed the unanimous support from all Kingdom deleg...

Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten Issue Joint Resolution on UN Vote.

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THE HAGUE, the Netherlands:---  On June 4, 2026, the parliamentary delegations of Sint Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao reached a joint Re...

Sint Maarten Issues Public Health Advisory & Travel Restrictions as Ebola Prevention Measures.

Sint Maarten Issues Public Health Advisory & Travel Restrictions as Ebola Prevention Measures.

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Effective immediately, the Government of Sint Maarten hereby informs the general public of precautionary me...

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Court of First Instance has convicted police officer R.M.M. for threatening his former partner with a firearm a...

Tishelle Daniel: A Vision for Healthcare and Service.

Tishelle Daniel: A Vision for Healthcare and Service.

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AMSTERDAM/PHILIPSBURG:--- For many people, a career in medicine begins with a desire to help others. For Tishelle Daniel of St. Maarten, ...

Governor signs national decree formalizing dismissal of Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor.

Governor signs national decree formalizing dismissal of Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor.

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HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 4, 2026, the Cabinet of the Governor of Sint Maarten received the draft national decree concer...

Government Announces Strong Results from Tax Compliance Project.

Government Announces Strong Results from Tax Compliance Project.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Government of Sint Maarten has announced the successful completion of its Joint Tax Compliance Initiative, cond...

Sundial School Students Showcase their Dutch Skills During Annual Taaldorp

Sundial School Students Showcase their Dutch Skills During Annual Taaldorp

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sundial School held its annual Taaldorp today, coordinated by Ms. Roxsana Pantophlet. The event is a highly anticipa...

Port St. Maarten Celebrates Successful Completion of Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge Lighting Upgrade.

Port St. Maarten Celebrates Successful Completion of Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge Lighting Upgrade.

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PORT ST. MAARTEN:--- Port St. Maarten is proud to announce the successful completion of the Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge Lighting Upgrade ...

Bilateral Summit Leads to Substantial Progress regarding CBCS.

Bilateral Summit Leads to Substantial Progress regarding CBCS.

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CURACAO (WILLEMSTAD)/SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG):---  During a bilateral summit in Willemstad, Curacao, the governments of Sint Maart...

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Reason for Hope Foundation Launches Inaugural “Bring Ya Best” Basketball Tournament in St. Maarten.

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Reason for Hope Foundation Launches Inaugural “Bring Ya Best” Basketball Tournament in St. Maarten.
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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Reason for Hope Foundation is set to make a major impact on Caribbean basketball with the launch of the "Bring Ya Best (BYB)" Invitational Basketball Tournament. The anticipated event is scheduled for July ...

Prime Minister Congratulates Dr. Tishelle Daniel on Becoming Sint Maarten’s First Ophthalmologist.

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Prime Minister Congratulates Dr. Tishelle Daniel on Becoming Sint Maarten’s First Ophthalmologist.
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Tishelle Daniel on the remarkable achievement of completing her medical training and becoming what is believed to be Sint Maar...

CPS Marks World Environment Day 2026 and Highlights Climate Change as a Public Health Challenge.

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PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):--- The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins the international community in observing World Environment Day 2026 on Friday, J...

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Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.

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Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.
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 Dear Editor,

The concerns being raised regarding Methodist Agogic Center, also known as MAC School, have now reached a level where many parents and community members believe urgent national attention and an independent review are re...

Seven Years of Silence, Two Years of Deductions: CBA Employees Demand Pension Accountability.

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Dear Editor,
A recent editorial provided a timely reminder of the mutual responsibilities employers and employees share to maintain respectful, lawful, and professional relationships under the laws of St. Maarten. Unfortunately, the curre...

Jean Illidge Voices Deep Disappointment Following Vote of No Confidence Against Brug.

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Jean Illidge Voices Deep Disappointment Following Vote of No Confidence Against Brug.
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PHILIPSBURG:---  Jean Illidge wishes to express his profound disappointment regarding Parliament's decision to pass a vote of no confidence against Minister Richinel Brug of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA).
As a you...

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INSCRIPTIONS SCOLAIRES 2026-2027 L’inscription en ligne suspendue.

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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce ...

INSCRIPTIONS SCOLAIRES 2026-2027 L’inscription en ligne suspendue.

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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce ...

L’OECO lance les célébrations de son 45e anniversaire sous le thème : « Une vision, une voix : surmonter les défis, façonner notre avenir »

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Le 45e anniversaire de l'OECO marque une étape importante dans le parcours de résilience collective qui définit l'organisation depuis la signature du Traité de Basseterre en 1981. Placé sous le thème : « Une vision, une voix : surmonter l...

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