March 08, 2026 No comments
URSM Board Members Participate in Corporate Governance Training
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) proudly announces that several members of its Board participated in the Corporate Governance Training hosted by St Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) under the guidance of the Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI) on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg. The training, themed “Governance in a Volatile World and Strategies to Govern Effectively,” brought together board members, senior executives, and business leaders from across the island to strengthen knowledge and best practices in governance, accountability, and strategic leadership. Members of the URSM Board joined other professionals in engaging discussions focused on enhancing transparency, strengthening oversight responsibilities, and improving decision-making frameworks in organizations operating in...
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March 08, 2026 No comments
Island Gems supports differently abled students at 721 Kids Foundation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Island Gems Charity Foundation has donated an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device and a new rice cooker to the 721 Kids Foundation, supporting the daily needs and development of differently abled students in the programme. 721 Kids Foundation has been serving children with diverse learning and developmental needs on Sint Maarten for approximately ten years. The organization supports around 50 students and provides specialized care and education for children with conditions including ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and dyslexia. A key part of the donation is an AAC device, a communication tool designed for students who have difficulty with verbal speech. Using pictures, symbols, or voice output, the device allows students to express their needs,...
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March 08, 2026 No comments
Prime Minister Mercelina Honors Women of Sint Maarten on International Women’s Day 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, the Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, extends sincere appreciation and recognition to the women of Sint Maarten and around the world whose leadership, resilience, and dedication continue to shape stronger families, communities, and nations. This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the importance of investing in women and girls, recognizing that when society gives support, opportunity, and empowerment to women, the entire community gains progress, prosperity, and resilience. Prime Minister Dr. Mercelina emphasized that the women of Sint Maarten have long played an essential role in the country’s social and economic development. “International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable women...
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March 06, 2026 No comments
Minister Brug Responds to Ombudsman Investigation into SZV Administrative Practices
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Richinel Brug, has taken note of the Ombudsman's announcement regarding the launch of a systemic investigation into the administrative practices of Social and Health Insurances (SZV), particularly as it relates to the Medical Referral Abroad program. Minister Brug stated that, while it is unfortunate that circumstances have led to such an investigation, he recognizes and respects the important role of the Ombudsman in safeguarding transparency, accountability, and adherence to the law within public institutions. “Ensuring that our institutions operate within the framework of the law and according to the principles of good governance is essential,” Minister Brug said. “From a transparency perspective, this investigation provides an opportunity to...
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March 06, 2026 No comments
Ralph Cantave Brings Steve Takes a Stand to Aruba's First Reading Festival
ARUBA (ORANJESTAD) - TamLeo Books author Ralph Cantave traveled to Aruba last month as an invited guest of Stichting Biblionef for the island's first-ever Reading Festival, held in the heart of San Nicolas. The event was organized in partnership with the National Library of Aruba. The Sint Maarten author connected with students and the community in San Nicolas Over two days, Cantave engaged nine classrooms on Friday, leading workshops on the power of words and storytelling through proverbs, riddles, and social media. On Saturday, he brought those same conversations to members of the broader community through live storytelling sessions. The visit marked Cantave's second time presenting his children's book, Steve Takes a Stand, to students on the island, building on his previous participation in...
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