October 09, 2025 No comments
Simpson Bay Branch Reopening Part of Telem’s Broader Transformation
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) — Telem Group will officially reopen its Simpson Bay Branch starting Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer experience and making services more accessible across the island. Located at 40 Airport Road, the branch is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Customers can receive assistance with their accounts, product support, and bill payments. As part of Telem’s ongoing modernization and efforts to bring new technology closer to the community, bill payments at this location are made through a new self-service digital kiosk, allowing customers to conveniently pay using debit or credit cards. This is a simple, secure, and faster way to manage payments and reflects Telem’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation. “The Simpson Bay reopening isn’t just about another location,...
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October 09, 2025 No comments
SXM Achievers Toastmasters Member Spotlight
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - SXM Achievers Toastmasters shared this month’s profile of a member of the organization. This month’s feature member is: Alsira Maharaj-Mitchell — Club Secretary (SXM Achievers) and Immediate Past Area Director, District 81, Toastmasters International Working title: “A Journey of Development, Service, and Determination” Angle: From shy speaker to certified trainer—how structured practice builds confidence and community impact. As a dual-club member— SXM Achievers Toastmasters Club (St. Maarten) and Golden Rock Toastmasters Club (St. Eustatius)—Alsira fast-tracks growth with more stage time, diverse evaluators, and added leadership roles. With virtual membership, these advantages are available to members anywhere. About us Toastmasters International is a global organization dedicated to empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. The SXM Achievers Toastmasters Club is...
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October 09, 2025 No comments
Govt Embarks on Digital Transformation: Awareness and Co-Design for Civil Servants at Stakeholders’ Engagement
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - The Government of Sint Maarten, under the leadership of the Digital Leadership Team (DLT) and the ICT Department, with the support of the St. Maarten Trust Fund, World Bank, National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), and NRD Companies, continues to advance St. Maarten’s Digital Government Transformation Project (DGTP) through its second series of stakeholders’ engagement sessions. This is the Government’s bold and transformative digital initiative toward upgrading public services and enhancing government efficiency for the benefit of citizens and businesses. Two (2) key sessions were held on October 6 - 7, 2025, at Paradise Hall, engaging civil servants and key stakeholders across ministries. Each ministry was requested to nominate representatives to actively participate in these workshops, promoting co-design,...
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October 09, 2025 No comments
Former Governor Drs. Holiday to deliver Keynote address at 2025 Governor’s Symposium
SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW) — The former and first Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs. Eugene B. Holiday, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Governor’s Symposium, scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy. This year’s Symposium, themed “15 Years of Constitutional Autonomy: Achievements, Lessons, and Prospects,” will bring together a distinguished group of experts from diverse fields including law, governance, economics, and social development—among them Drs. Eugene B. Holiday—as announced by His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly. Drs. Holiday—an economist, author, and founder and president of the Holiday Institute for Governance and Economics—brings decades of experience in central banking, aviation, and constitutional reform. An advocate for good governance, education, and economic development, Drs. Holiday served as member and chairman...
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October 08, 2025 No comments
Bridging the Gap Between Education and the Labour Market: Round Table Conference
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS), in collaboration with the Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) project team and TWO (Temporary Work Organization) organized a Round Table Conference focused on bridging the gap between the education sector and the labour market. The conference aimed to facilitate structured dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders, such as representatives from educational institutions, employers, unions, and government. Its primary goal was to explore the challenges currently experienced and identify tangible strategies to strengthen the connection between the education sector and the labour market. This will ensure that students (future employees) are better equipped for the current and future job market. The SEA Round Table Conference...
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