February 12, 2026 No comments
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDEND FOR SINT MAARTEN
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Open call for initiatives on Sint Maarten related to the commemoration of the History of Slavery Het Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (CCG) invites organizations on Sint Maarten to submit project proposals that contribute to awareness and commemoration of the trans-Atlantic history of slavery. This open call is being launched in collaboration with het Cultuurfonds (CFNL), with support from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This call is part of DNB’s program providing a one-time contribution of €500,000 for Bonaire and €500,000 for Sint Maarten, aimed at initiatives that create lasting cultural impact. The program is carried out in close cooperation with CFNL and CCG, who jointly advise DNB on the awarding of contributions. Update: - The submission deadline for Sint Maarten...
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February 12, 2026 No comments
Kadaster St. Maarten and Kadaster Netherlands & BES advance regional cooperation with LOI
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Kadaster St. Maarten and Kadaster Netherlands, also representing the BES Islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, have taken another step toward strengthening regional cooperation in land administration and geospatial development with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Philipsburg. The agreement, signed by Kadaster St. Maarten Managing Director Benjamin Ortega and Cora Smelik, Member of the Executive Board of the Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency (Kadaster Netherlands), reinforces the commitment to further investigate while executing various collaborative actions toward the establishment of the Caribbean Cadaster Association (CCA). The intended establishment of the CCA is understood to be a structured regional network to strengthen collaboration among Caribbean land registry and cadastral institutions. Through this...
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February 12, 2026 No comments
Minister of Finance Officially Launches Transformation Tax Administration Program
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance has officially launched the Transformation Tax Administration (TTA) Program, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, calling it “a decisive and necessary step toward modernizing our systems, strengthening public trust, and safeguarding Sint Maarten’s financial future.” The program forms part of the Country Packages for Sint Maarten, with the Netherlands represented by TWO (Temporary Work Organization) as a key partner in achieving the reform objectives. The Transformation Tax Administration Program is being funded through the Country Packages framework. “This transformation is not optional—it is essential,” the Minister stated during the internal launch session held with the full staff of the Tax Administration. “A modern, effective tax administration is the backbone of a financially healthy country....
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February 12, 2026 No comments
PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECORDS STRONG PASSENGER GROWTH IN 2025
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) has reported a solid increase in passenger traffic for 2025, underscoring the airport’s continued recovery and its important role as a leading regional aviation hub. According to official figures, total passenger traffic grew from 1.6 million passengers in 2024 to 1.8 million passengers in 2025. This increase was driven by rising demand across SXM Airport’s core markets, including North America, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and Canada, underscoring the strength and resilience of Sint Maarten as a premier travel destination. Passenger Movement by Region (2025): Regional Caribbean traffic: +9.5% Europe: +9% South America: +9% Canada: +8% North America: +7.3% These figures highlight customer confidence in SXM Airport’s markets, where demand continues to expand. Traditional peak travel periods...
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February 11, 2026 No comments
Minister Gumbs Submits Draft 2026 Budget to CFT and Sets Clear Path Forward For 2027 Budget
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, has taken decisive steps to ensure the orderly handling of Sint Maarten’s public finances by outlining a clear and realistic path forward for the national budgets for 2026, and 2027. Following approval by the Council of Ministers on February 10, 2026, the draft 2026 National Budget has formally been submitted to the Board of Financial Supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CFT) for advice, in accordance with Article 11 of the Kingdom Act on Financial Supervision of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. This submission marks an important step in advancing the 2026 budget. With respect to the 2026 budget, the Minister acknowledged that the budget is to be submitted to Parliament by September of the preceding year. This timeline was...
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