November 14, 2025 No comments
DCNA and CARMABI bring together regional experts to improve Caribbean water quality
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and the CARMABI Foundation brought together scientists, policymakers and community representatives from across the region on 7 November for the symposium Healthy Waters. Thriving Nature. Vibrant Communities on Curaçao. The event focused on improving coastal water quality to protect marine ecosystems and support healthy, resilient communities. Two milestones celebrated The symposium marked two important milestones: the launch of DCNA’s new Conservation and Restoration of Key Habitats Program, and CARMABI’s 70th anniversary. Among the attendees were the Governors of Curaçao and St. Maarten, the directors of all six national park organizations in the Dutch Caribbean, policymakers and scientists from across the region. Science as the foundation for action DCNA’s director Arno Verhoeven introduced the new Key...
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November 14, 2025 No comments
Joint Court starts renovation of City Hall
CURACAO (WILLEMSTAD) - The Common Court of Justice announces that the first phase of the renovation of the City Hall in Punda will start this week. In this phase, the building will be stripped of all non-historical additions that have been made over the years, such as suspended ceilings, partition walls, old cooling machines, air ducts and outdated cabling. The aim of this preparatory work is to make the original structure and spaciousness of the monumental building visible again, as a basis for the next phases of the renovation. The renovation is a design by IMD (Anko van der Woude) and Lyongo architecture (Lyongo Juliana), commissioned by the Ministries of VVRP, Finance and Justice. The design respects the historic character of the building...
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November 13, 2025 No comments
Five Suspects Arrested including two female minors Following Robbery and Assault
SINT MAARTEN (DEFIANCE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery and assault that took place in the vicinity of a gentleman's club in the Defiance area. The incident occurred on November 12, 2025, around 12:45 a.m. Following quick police action, officers were able to locate and arrest all five suspects involved. The individuals arrested have the initials D.D., D.L.R.J., C.D., S.J., and F.P.K. Two of the suspects are female minors. In this incident, four victims came forward and filed official reports of assault and robbery after leaving the club. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department are currently conducting an investigation into the case. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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Kadaster St. Maarten staff earn International Diplomas in surveying
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Building local expertise is central to Kadaster St. Maarten’s vision for the future. This vision took another leap forward as three of its team members completed the Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying from The Survey School in the United Kingdom, an internationally accredited program combining advanced classroom instruction with fieldwork in modern surveying practices. The two-year diploma program, recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and The Survey Association (TSA), combines classroom instruction with extensive fieldwork in control surveys, topographic work, setting out, and data management. This international achievement underscores Kadaster’s ongoing investment in the professional growth of its staff and its commitment to strengthening local expertise in land surveying and management. “Although this trajectory...
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November 13, 2025 No comments
Emergency Services Respond to Vehicle Fire Near Divi Little Bay
SINT MAARTEN (LITTLE BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) responded to a vehicle (armored transport truck) fire that occurred near the entrance of Divi Little Bay on Thursday morning, November 13, 2025. Members of the Fire Department also responded to the scene of the fire and worked diligently to extinguish the blaze. As a result, the road leading to and from Divi Little Bay was temporarily closed to all traffic. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes until the situation is brought under control. Police and detectives are also present at the scene as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
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