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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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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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Brug: respect for everyone who helps raise our children is an investment in Sint Maarten’s future
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As Sint Maarten prepares for a new school year, Richinel Brug is calling for greater recognition and support for everyone contributing to the education, care and development of our country’s children. Brug, an Inspector of Education by profession, emphasized that raising the next generation is a shared national responsibility. “Teachers are at the heart of education, but they do not carry this responsibility alone. School management, administrative personnel, bus drivers, cleaners, security officers, kitchen staff, caregivers and other workers help create the safe and nurturing environment children need to succeed,” Brug stated. “This responsibility is also shared by afternoon-school program teachers, childcare providers, sports and cultural organizations, youth groups, churches, volunteers and community foundations that continue guiding and...
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Back to School Message from MP Egbert J. Doran
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert J. Doran released his back-to-school message for the opening of the 2026-2027 school year. “To all the children of St. Maarten heading back to school today: A new school year means a new opportunity to learn, to grow, and to discover just how much you are capable of achieving. “Walk into your classrooms with confidence. Ask questions. Work hard. Be kind to one another, and never be afraid to dream beyond what you can see today. Every lesson you learn and every challenge you overcome is helping to shape the person you will become. “Remember, success is not about being perfect. It is about giving your best, believing in yourself, and continuing...
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