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SMMC Provides Tour of New Hospital Construction Site to MPs
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently provided a tour of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction site to Members of Parliament (MPs) and other Parliament staff. The visit was part of SMMC’s ongoing efforts to engage directly with stakeholders and the community, providing vital information and updates on healthcare developments and the new hospital project. The visit began with a presentation on SMMC, its medical developments and SMGH, followed by a question-and-answer opportunity. The MPs and their delegation were then given construction personal protective equipment (PPE) and led onto the active construction site. They began on the ground floor, walking through the future dialysis department and visited all five floors of the building, including a model patient...
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August 17, 2026 No comments
USM Celebrates Dean’s Listers and a Legacy of Excellence
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) celebrated academic excellence on Thursday, August 13, during its Dean’s List Recognition Ceremony, honoring students who earned a place on the Dean’s List from Fall 2023 through Spring 2026. Held at the USM campus under the theme “Celebrating Academic Excellence,” the evening brought together Dean’s List honorees, alumni, families, staff, members of the USM Board of Directors and the USM Endowment Foundation to recognize the hard work, discipline and commitment of USM students. To earn a place on USM’s Dean’s List, students must be enrolled as full-time students, taking 12 or more credits during the semester, and achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This recognition celebrates students who have demonstrated...
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August 17, 2026 No comments
Prime Minister Mercelina: “Before a Child Opens a Book, We Must Open the Way”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As students across Sint Maarten return to the classroom for the new academic year, Prime Minister Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina is calling on the entire country to recognize that the responsibility for their success extends far beyond the school gates. “The first lesson our children receive this school year will not come from a textbook,” Prime Minister Dr. Mercelina stated. “It will come from us which from the patience of a driver near our schools, the encouragement of a teacher, the sacrifice of a parent, the leadership of a principal, and the decisions we make as a Government. Before a child opens a book, we must open the way.” The Prime Minister emphasized that the beginning of...
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VSA Parliamentary Committee Tours New St. Maarten General Hospital and Briefs Minister of VSA
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – On Thursday, August 13, 2026, eight Members of Parliament serving on Parliament's Committee of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) visited the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for an official presentation and guided tour of the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH), currently under construction. The parliamentary delegation was welcomed by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Holiday and members of the SMMC management team. The Committee received a comprehensive presentation from St. Maarten General Hospital Project Manager, Mr. Henk de Zeeuw, who provided an update on the current status of the project, the planning, procurement process, and preparations for the eventual commissioning and transition into the new facility. The presentation highlighted not only the physical progress...
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35 Years of Dedicated Service: Celebrating Francia Housen
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Celebrating Francia Housen’s 35 years of dedicated service to the Sint Maarten Library and its community, a remarkable milestone she reached on August 1, 2026. Throughout her 35-year career, Ms. Housen has demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and loyalty to the organization. Her dedication and valuable contributions continue to play an important role in the development of the Library and the community it serves. For three and a half decades, Ms. Housen has played an important role in supporting the Library’s mission and serving generations of patrons. Her dedication and commitment have made a lasting contribution to the Library and the wider community of Sint Maarten. The Library Board and staff extend their heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation...
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