October 27, 2026 No comments
Audit Chamber reports on APS’ 2025 financial performance
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The General Audit Chamber has released its report on the 2025 financial statements of the General Pension Fund Sint Maarten (APS). The findings show that APS closed 2025 with a positive result of XCG 27.1 million, compared to XCG 43.2 million in 2024. The coverage ratio improved from 114.1% to 116.2%. The overall investment return increased to 9.23%, with the international investment portfolio achieving a return of 15.95%. The Audit Chamber notes that local investments continue to require attention. The domestic investment portfolio generated a return of 2.65%, compared to 3.36% in 2024. Several local projects continue to experience delays, generate limited income and face uncertainty regarding their future development. The Audit Chamber concluded that APS's 2025 financial statements provide...
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October 27, 2026 No comments
Prison Health Sprint Strengthens Foundation for Preventive Healthcare at Point Blanche Prison & Miss Lalie Center
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Point Blanche Prison and the Miss Lalie Center (MLC) recently completed a Prison Health Sprint focused on preventive health screening and establishing a clearer baseline of the health needs of inmates and staff across both facilities. During the initiative, which ran from September 16 to October 8, a team of eight volunteer nurses and other health professionals carried out structured physical and mental health screenings. At Point Blanche Prison, 57 prisoners and 17 staff members were screened, while all residents of the Miss Lalie Center participated in the screening process. The screenings provided an opportunity to identify potential health concerns and, where necessary, determine appropriate follow-up. A central feature of the Health Sprint was the close collaboration...
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October 27, 2026 No comments
Joint KPSM–KMar Controls Result in One Arrest and Firearm Seizure
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the evening of October 26, 2026, members of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), together with personnel from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), carried out a planned and coordinated control operation in the Cole Bay and Simpson Bay, Maho and the Lowlands area. During the operation, the combined team stopped and checked 40 vehicles as part of controls under Sint Maarten’s firearms and narcotics legislation. Four fines were issued, one person was arrested, and one firearm was confiscated. KMar personnel are currently assisting KPSM with ongoing controls aimed at reducing criminal activity and strengthening public safety. KPSM warns that anyone found in possession of an illegal firearm will be arrested, and the firearm will be confiscated....
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October 26, 2026 No comments
President of Parliament participates in Tripartite Presidents' Meeting 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Monday, October 26, 2026, the President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in a Tripartite Presidents' Meeting. The initiative, which was restarted in 2025 in Sint Maarten, was continued this year under the chairmanship and hosting of the President of the Parliament of Curaçao, Mr. Fergino Brownbill. Recognizing that the Presidents of the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten would all be attending the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) meetings in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, from October 26 to 29, 2026, the three Presidents agreed to convene their meeting in Tenerife. EuroLat is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 During the meeting, President Brownbill, President Wescot-Williams, and the...
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October 26, 2026 No comments
Three Days of Close Racing as Caribbean Dinghy Championship Celebrates 30th Edition in Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) took place this past weekend on the beautiful waters of Simpson Bay and the conditions couldn’t have been better for three days of exciting racing. Hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) and sanctioned by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), the event brought together racers from around the Caribbean to compete at the highest level, while also offering great camaraderie between the sailors, their families, and organizations. This year’s championship featured racing on over 50 boats in the Optimist, RS Quest, RS Zest, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and Sun Fast 20 classes, offering both youth and adults a chance to compete together. Nearly 70 sailors representing 9...
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