October 10, 2025 No comments
NAGICO Insurances Opens Doors for Student Career Exploration during Shadow Week
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAGICO Insurances proudly hosted Shadow Week, an initiative established by the St. Dominic High School, to give students firsthand exposure into the professional world. As part of their Career Guidance Program aimed at helping students make informed decisions about their future paths, three (3) students from their institutions, temporarily joined the NAGICO team in our IT and Claims Department. Throughout the week, the students; Khayr Vrutaal, who worked with the Claims Team, Emilio Manca and Jonathon Rosario who both worked with the IT team, were paired with a mentor who guided them through daily tasks, shared insights about their role, and answered questions about the respective fields. “The goal of Shadow Week is simple yet impactful: to allow...
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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
Successful Testing Marks Major Step Toward Launch of New Online Residence Permit System
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice, through the Immigration and Border Protection Services (IBPS), has successfully completed the testing phase of Sint Maarten’s new online residence permit application system, marking a major milestone in the Ministry’s ongoing digital transformation and modernization of immigration services. Over the past week, IBPS teams carried out a series of controlled tests across all stages of the process to ensure the system’s operational readiness. Staff members were given the opportunity to experience the process as applicants, providing valuable feedback that is now being used to refine and improve the platform ahead of its official launch. As part of the pilot, a selected group of external users, including lawyers, government agencies, and other approved partners,...
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