April 10, 2026 No comments
WYCCF and SMMC Join Forces to Recruit Healthcare Professionals to St. Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) and St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will be present at the Nationale Carrièrebeurs (National Career Fair) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to recruit healthcare staff. The joint presence aims to connect motivated (soon-to-be) graduates and experienced healthcare professionals interested in building their careers with the two largest healthcare organizations on St. Maarten. This year, WYCCF and SMMC will team up to highlight career opportunities across both hospital and long-term/community care. Visitors are invited to meet representatives, ask questions about working and living on St. Maarten, learn more about roles, growth opportunities, and the application process, and explore what it is like...
Read more
April 10, 2026 No comments
Minister of Finance Welcomes New CBCS Sint Maarten Branch Director Nicole Marlin
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, together with her Cabinet, welcomed Nicole Marlin as Director of the Sint Maarten office of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) during an introductory meeting on April 1, 2026. Effective the same date, Ms. Marlin assumes responsibility for the office’s operations and serves as the Central Bank’s representative in Sint Maarten. The meeting focused on coordination between the Ministry of Finance and the CBCS, particularly on financial oversight, regulatory matters, and national economic priorities. “Ms. Marlin’s appointment is a valuable addition for Sint Maarten,” stated Minister Gumbs. “Her experience within the Ministry and her new role at the Central Bank place her in a strong position to...
Read more
April 10, 2026 No comments
Repairs to school gyms and community sports facilities set to begin under Trust Fund’s ERP1
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Repairs to seven school gyms and five community sports facilities across Sint Maarten will soon begin following the signing of the first of four contracts as part of the Emergency Recovery Project (ERP1) on April 7th. The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) to advance this USD$13 million final component of the project, which will improve spaces used by students, athletes, and communities. Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, the Honourable Melissa Gumbs, stated, “The commencement of these works marks an important step in restoring critical infrastructure that supports both education and community life. For too long, many of these facilities have remained...
Read more
April 09, 2026 No comments
Government Signs Agreement with Fire Department on Placement and Compensation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of Sint Maarten, represented by the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in his capacity as Minister of General Affairs, has today signed a significant agreement with representatives of active and retired Fire Department personnel, bringing long-awaited clarity and resolution to matters of formal placement, career advancement, and retroactive compensation. This agreement marks a major milestone in addressing longstanding issues that have affected Fire Department personnel for years, including discrepancies in placement, promotion, and compensation. It establishes a structured and transparent framework to correct past shortcomings and ensure equitable treatment for both active and retired firefighters, recognizing their invaluable service and contributions to Sint Maarten. The agreement provides for the formal placement of all Fire...
Read more
April 09, 2026 No comments
PJIA AIRPORT HOSTS WATER CANNON SALUTE FOR RETURNING CARIFTA ATHLETES
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) proudly welcomed home St. Maarten’s CARIFTA 2026 Athletics Delegation with a ceremonial water cannon salute, one of aviation’s highest honors, recognizing the athletes’ outstanding achievements on the regional stage. In collaboration with the St. Maarten National Athletics Federation and the St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF), the airport joined the wider community in celebrating a new generation of athletes who have represented the island with pride, determination, and excellence. Among the highlights of this year’s CARIFTA Games was a historic performance by Nahjah Wyatte Munoz, who secured a gold medal in the 800m U17 Boys, marking a significant milestone for St. Maarten athletics. The delegation, consisting of athletes Joleen Tomlin, Sebastiana Reyes Camacho, Nahjah...
Read more
