January 26, 2026 No comments
Discontinuation of Authorization Form for Labor Registration
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor hereby informs the public, employers, and business representatives that, effective February 1, 2026, the Authorization Form for Labor Registration will no longer be required to be completed and submitted as part of the labor registration process. Notwithstanding the above, businesses are advised of the following important requirements: Proof of Authorization Required While submission of the authorization form is discontinued, authorized persons acting on behalf of a company must be able to present proof of authorization upon request. This may include, but is not limited to, a letter of authorization, mandate, or other official company documentation confirming the individual’s authority to represent the business. Strict Adherence to Required Documentation for...
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January 26, 2026 No comments
KPSM Participates in Language Village at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) participated with several police officers in Language Village 2026 on Friday, January 23, 2026, held at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School. Through this participation, KPSM contributed to strengthening the students’ language skills and communicative development. KPSM extends its sincere appreciation to the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School for the invitation and the excellent organization of this valuable educational initiative. KPSM also expresses its gratitude to all police officers who voluntarily participated and actively contributed to the success of this important event. To properly prepare the students, sample dialogues were developed for each profession. These served as guidelines for the conversations, while allowing room for additional interaction and student initiative. This...
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January 26, 2026 No comments
Police Continue Enforcement Actions. Seven Scooters Confiscated
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - During the period January 19 through January 25, 2026, the Police Force of Sint Maarten carried out control and enforcement actions in the Philipsburg area through its KPSM team. The focus was on maintaining public order and safety, with particular attention to robberies, traffic violations, taxi-related activities, and suspicious behavior involving vehicles and scooters. During several operations, action was taken against taxi drivers who removed barricades without authorization in order to gain access to Front Street. The drivers involved were addressed and informed that removing or relocating street barricades without permission is a violation of the law, specifically Article 24(c) of the General Police Ordinance, which prohibits the unauthorized removal of traffic barriers or street closures. During...
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January 26, 2026 No comments
Audit Intelligence Launched to Support Informed Public Oversight
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The General Audit Chamber of St. Maarten released its ‘Audit Intelligence’ GPT where users can leverage the power of AI for strengthened transparency and oversight of St. Maarten governance. This new tool differs from common AI GPTs which pull information from all over and infers results. It serves as the go to source for public sector data and information on St. Maarten, connecting users to verified facts. Large amounts of critical information about St. Maarten exists in numerous locations digitally. Besides reports generated by the General Audit Chamber, such information is also produced by other local institutions like the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten, National Recovery Program Bureau, Bureau of Statistics, and foreign organizations like...
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January 26, 2026 No comments
Strengthening Sport on St. Maarten: Sports Development Workshop Series Continues in 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Last Friday, the Foresee Foundation successfully launched its first workshop of 2026 in collaboration with the Sint Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) and Stichting Expertise Centrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO). The workshop brought together professionals from sport, education and policy to explore how sport and physical activity on St. Maarten can be strengthened in a sustainable and inclusive way. The keynote presentation was delivered by Maaike Heerschop, researcher at the Mulier Instituut, who is responsible for the analysis of the Child Monitor. This large-scale health survey was recently conducted across almost all primary schools on St. Maarten. During her presentation, Heerschop shared key insights into children’s lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sleep and nutrition, and connected these findings to sport participation...
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