May 13, 2026 No comments
URSM BOARD RESPONDS TO MINISTER BRUG’S STATEMENTS IN PARLIAMENT
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has taken careful note of the statements made by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug during Tuesday’s meeting of Parliament and believes it is important to address the matter in a responsible and balanced manner. The Board categorically rejects the allegations directed at the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina regarding abuse of power, intimidation, bullying and interference in ministerial affairs. These accusations are reckless, unfounded and do not accurately reflect the facts or the manner in which this government has conducted itself. The statements made in Parliament created an incorrect and damaging narrative against both the Prime Minister...
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May 13, 2026 No comments
Senior Carnival Queen/Miss St. Maarten receives Grand Prize
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) extends its heartfelt thanks to Motorworld for once again standing proudly with St. Maarten Carnival as a dedicated and dependable corporate partner. This past season, Motorworld partnered with the SCDF to make the Senior Carnival Queen competition even more memorable by ensuring that the new Senior Carnival Queen and Miss St. Maarten, Leann Richardson, received a grand prize fit for royalty: a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4. Queen Leann will not only wear her crown and represent St. Maarten with pride, grace and confidence, she will also do so in style, courtesy of Motorworld. The SCDF is grateful for Motorworld’s continued support of Carnival, culture, pageantry and the young women who carry...
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Presidium of Parliament establishes Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Presidium of Parliament of Sint Maarten has officially established a Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workgroup, marking a significant step toward modernizing parliamentary operations and further integration of innovative technologies. This initiative stems directly from insights and recommendations gathered by parliamentary staff during a ParlAmericas Study Visit on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation hosted by the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. The establishment of this Workgroup also directly supports the theme of the Parliamentary Year 2025–2026, namely: “Building Digital Trust: Exploring a National AI Strategy and the Further Development of an Open Parliament.” Building on these developments, the Presidium of Parliament, in its meeting of February 17, 2026, approved the formal establishment of the Digital Transformation...
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Ministry of Justice Invites Private Sector, Community & NGOs to Dialogue Sessions for Reintegration/Rehabilitation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice continues to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration efforts through ongoing activities under the Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP). This month, stakeholders, community members, and the private sector are invited to participate in important discussions focused on reintegration, rehabilitation, skills development, employability, and building stronger connections between detention and society. If you are part of the private sector, we encourage you to register for the Private Sector Dialogue on 26 May 2026. Private Sector Registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2zWeD09UYE-9zF6kFubccAZjj0bKRQtNhtctkwfyO_lUOTVPM1JYS09NMlVIRUVYVTVDOTNXMk8wMi4u&route=shorturl If you are part of civil society, community organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations NGOs), or simply interested in contributing to discussions on reintegration and rehabilitation, we encourage you to register for the Community and...
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May 13, 2026 No comments
Ministry of Justice Strengthens Rehabilitation Efforts Through DSRP Storytelling Initiative at Point Blanche & MLC
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From 4–7 May 2026, a series of six storytelling sessions was held at Point Blanche Prison and the Miss Lalie Centre (MLC), creating space for individuals in custody and young adults in rehabilitation to reflect on their experiences, choices, and future pathways through storytelling and dialogue. The initiative, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) under the Ministry of Justice’s Detention Sector Reform Program (DSRP), used comics and storytelling rooted in the lived experiences of individuals who are or have been incarcerated. Through these sessions, participants engaged with stories that are often untold or underrepresented, exploring themes of incarceration, resilience, identity, accountability, and change. Facilitated by the Brink Literacy Project, a US-based organization,...
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