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Sint Maarten marks eight years of recovery through US$119.7 million Emergency Recovery Project I
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Emergency Recovery Project I (ERP-I), the first project financed through the Sint Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, is approaching its scheduled closure in December 2026 following eight years of investment in the country's housing, education, public infrastructure and emergency services. With approximately US$119.7 million in financing, the project has supported repairs to more than 500 homes, restored 19 schools and placed 21 kilometers of electricity distribution infrastructure underground. Sint Maarten has also gained new emergency response vehicles, increased water-storage capacity and more advanced systems for monitoring severe weather and communicating public warnings. Representatives of the Government of Sint Maarten, the Government of the Netherlands, the World Bank and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) gathered...
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Minister of VSA Connors Extends Heartfelt Congratulations Doris Hodge-Wilson on Her 105th Birthday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Honorable Claret Connor, extends warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Doris Olive Hodge-Wilson as she celebrates the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday. Reaching 105 years is an extraordinary blessing and a testament to a lifetime of strength, resilience, and cherished memories. Mrs. Hodge-Wilson represents a living connection to generations of Sint Maarten's history, traditions, and community spirit. "On behalf of the Ministry of VSA and the people of Sint Maarten, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Hodge-Wilson on this exceptional milestone. Our senior citizens are among our greatest treasures, and reaching 105 years is truly a reason for celebration. May she continue to be surrounded...
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STAT Strengthens Stakeholder Cooperation & Increases Transparency Around Statistical Releases
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Department of Statistics (STAT) is strengthening its cooperation with government departments, public entities, businesses and other data providers as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality, timeliness and availability of official statistics for St. Maarten. Much of the statistical information produced by STAT depends on the data provided by other organizations. Strong cooperation between STAT and these data providers is therefore essential to ensure that statistics are based on complete, accurate and timely information. Through its stakeholder engagement efforts, STAT is working to gain a better insight into the information needs and availability across the public and private sectors, identify data gaps in statistical information and establish clear arrangements for the sharing of data. This...
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President of Parliament participates in the 17th Plenary Session of EuroLat
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in the 17th Plenary Session of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), which took place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, from October 26-29, 2026. The President took part in the preparatory meetings of the Latin American Component of the EuroLat platform on October 26, during which the component made preparations for participation in the four Committee meetings. The President, who is a member of the Committee on Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy Policy, Research, Innovation and Technology, via Parlatino, participated in discussions on ‘Safeguarding Biodiversity and Sustainable Ecosystem Management’, as well as ‘Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development regarding Opportunities and Challenges for EU-LAC Bi-Regional Cooperation’. She also delivered...
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CKAIR Committee Meets with Members of the European Parliament
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations (CKAIR) of the Parliament of Sint Maarten met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Ms. Marit Maij and Mr. Mohammed Chahim, both representing the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) in the European Parliament. The MEPs were accompanied by Mr. Kenville Kleinmoedig, who serves as their external adviser on European Union–Overseas Countries and Territories (EU–OCT) matters. The courtesy visit formed part of a two-day working visit to Sint Maarten on October 26 and 27, 2026, aimed at engaging with local stakeholders, exchanging views on the island’s policy priorities, and exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Sint Maarten and the...
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