October 31, 2025 No comments
Dutch Navy ship HNLMS Pelikaan to deliver emergency aid to Jamaica
SINT MAARTEN/CURAACAO - On Wednesday, October 29, HNLMS Pelikaan departed from Curaçao to deliver emergency aid to Jamaica, the Dutch Ministry of Defense said on Friday in a press statement. The deployment is taking place at the request of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). Jamaica was severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, which passed over the island on Tuesday, October 28. On Wednesday, the navy ship loaded relief supplies and emergency equipment in Curaçao, including food, medical supplies, and emergency shelters. During the voyage, HNLMS Pelikaan will first sail to Barbados to take on additional emergency supplies. As a logistical support vessel with an onboard crane and a large cargo hole, HNLMS Pelikaan is ideally suited for transporting emergency supplies. Providing assistance is...
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October 31, 2025 No comments
Focus on Healthcare during CARE Caribbean Event November 15
SINT MAARTEN/AMSTERDAM, NL - The 3rd edition of CARE Caribbean will take place on 15 November in The Hague. CARE Caribbean is a biennial networking and career event specifically aimed at healthcare professionals and students interested in pursuing a career on Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Curaçao, Aruba, or Sint Maarten. At the event, a number of Caribbean employers will present themselves at a job fair. Speed dates will be organized between employers and potential employees, and there will be an engaging plenary program. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to meet and network in an informal setting. Over a hundred participants are expected to attend the event. The plenary program aims to inspire attendees to share knowledge and experiences and to jointly...
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October 30, 2025 No comments
35th Year of the Point Blanche Correctional Institution Commemorated
SINT MAARTEN (POINT BLANCHE) - On October 24th, 2025, the Staff of the Point Blanche Correctional Institution (PBCI) proudly commemorated its 35th Anniversary on Friday. The program reflected on the institution’s journey — from its establishment in 1990 to its evolution into a cornerstone of Sint Maarten’s justice system. The celebration, held under the theme “WE ARE SOLDIERS,” took place at the entrance area, which was beautifully decorated in a camouflage design — symbolizing the strength and resilience of the staff. It opened with an official ceremony, featuring an opening prayer by Ms. Verna Lake, Social worker at the prison, followed by the song How Great Thou Art by the staff and guests. This was followed speeches delivered by the Minister of Justice, Prison Director Mr. Steven Carty, and...
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October 30, 2025 No comments
Historic Well Discovered at Charles Leopold Bell School Work Site
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - An exciting discovery was made this week at the Charles Leopold Bell School (CLB) demolition site in Cole Bay under the Fostering Resilient Learning Project (FRLP). A historic water well was uncovered beneath one of the school’s mango trees, which were already being preserved under the project’s Cultural Heritage Management Plan. During demolition works of the concrete parking lot in front of the CLB administration building, a round chunk of concrete was discovered. The concrete was carefully removed, uncovering a pool of water underneath. The NRPB’s supervising engineering firm, ILACO, instructed Windward Roads’ supervisor to stop works to assess the situation. An inspection, with the NRPB’s Environmental & Social (E&S) and ILACO was already scheduled for this...
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October 30, 2025 No comments
CPS: Breast cancer awareness and prevention must be year-round commitment
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – As October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, concludes, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, reminds the public that awareness and prevention efforts must be a year-round commitment. While the pink ribbons and campaigns of October serve as a vital reminder to prioritize women’s health, the fight against breast cancer requires continuous diligence, screening, and timely medical consultation. Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Early detection dramatically increases treatment success rates and saves lives. CPS encourages every woman to make self-examinations a routine practice and to consult her physician about scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms—especially...
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