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VROMI MINISTER GUMBS RECEIVES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BELVEDERE
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Sint Maartener Dejon Daly, a student at the Breda University of Applied Sciences, submitted his final thesis to the Ministry of VROMI, concluding his six-month internship. Dejon’s thesis, ‘Entitled Resilience through Spatial Design’, presents scenarios for the development of Belvedere North, which was purchased by the Government earlier this year. Daly and the Minister worked closely in formulating his research question “How can urban design interventions empower Sint Maarten communities to build and maintain hurricane resilience through strategic public space, infrastructure, and neighborhood design”. He was given access to develop the recently purchased Belvedere parcel, meeting with several stakeholders throughout the Ministry of VROMI including the Policy, Infrastructure, and New Works Departments as well as the Ministry...
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USM Information Session Draws Strong Turnout
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed prospective students, parents, and community members to a well-attended Information Session on Wednesday evening, June 17, where attendees had the opportunity to explore the many educational pathways available at the university. Representatives from the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) Program, GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), Associate Degree Programs, Bachelor's Degree Programs, as well as the USM Business Office, provided presentations and answered questions regarding admissions requirements, tuition options, payment plans, and career opportunities. Throughout the evening, attendees engaged directly with division heads, faculty members, coordinators, and Admissions Officer Stacey James, gaining valuable information to help guide their academic and professional goals. Several prospective students also took advantage of the opportunity...
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June 18, 2026 No comments
Justice Partners Unite to Strengthen Public Safety and Enforcement Efforts
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) hosted a high-level coordination meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Philipsburg Police Station, bringing together representatives from KPSM, Immigration and Border Protection Services, Customs, and other personnel within the Ministry of Justice. The session focused on developing joint strategies, improving information-sharing, and identifying areas where combined enforcement and investigative efforts can produce more effective results. Particular attention was given to joint operations, coordinated enforcement actions, information sharing and investigations that can benefit from a multi-agency approach. The management teams agreed that the challenges facing the community today require a united response from all relevant authorities. By combining resources, expertise, and operational capabilities, the various departments can better address...
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Minister Tackling Strengthens Justice Cooperation During Working Visit to the Netherlands
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following her participation in the 35th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling concluded a series of working visits and strategic engagements in the Netherlands from June 8 to 12. The visit formed part of the Ministry's broader effort to translate discussions and insights gained during CCPCJ into practical engagements with Kingdom partners and institutions, while exploring approaches relevant to Sint Maarten's ongoing justice reform agenda. Throughout the visit, the Minister met with Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel, Director-General for Kingdom Relations Barbara Wolfensberger, Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen, Attorney General Guus Schram, Deputy Director-General of...
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Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Donates Digital TV Screen to Louis Constant Fleming Hospital Maternity Ward
SAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) - Every mother deserves access to information and support as she begins one of life's most important journeys. With that belief in mind, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset presented a large digital television screen to the maternity ward of Louis Constant Fleming Hospital on June 17, 2026, to help strengthen maternal and child health education for families across the island. The television will be installed in a dedicated educational room where expectant and new mothers will be able to view instructional videos and demonstrations on essential topics such as breastfeeding, bathing newborns, infant care, and other important practices that contribute to the health and well-being of both mother and child. The donation reflects Rotary's commitment to Maternal and...
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