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MP Doran Raises Concern Over Criteria Used in General Practitioner Approval Process
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert J. Doran raised concerns based on statements made by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in Parliament regarding the approval process for a doctor to practice as a general practitioner in St. Maarten, the MP said in a press statement on Thursday. The Prime Minister stated that the advice before him concerned the denial of an application because the doctor did not have the specialization as a family doctor. He later stated that only four of nineteen general practitioners in St. Maarten have that specialization certificate. MP Doran’s concern was whether the Prime Minister knowingly approved a doctor despite concerns raised in the advice, and whether personal knowledge of the doctor influenced that...
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PREPAREDNESS REMAINS TOP PRIORITY AS PJIAE ENTERS 2026 HURRICANE SEASON
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st, Princess Juliana International Airport continues to strengthen its preparedness efforts through ongoing coordination, planning, and operational readiness initiatives across the airport community. In preparation for the season, PJIAE recently held its annual Hurricane Preparedness Meeting, bringing together coordinators, managers, and key operational stakeholders from across the airport. The meeting focused on emergency procedures, departmental responsibilities, communication protocols, and coordination efforts aligned with the national emergency response framework. In addition to operational planning, several departments have been actively conducting inventory checks, equipment assessments, and internal preparations to ensure the airport remains ready to respond efficiently in the event of severe weather conditions. Mr. Michael Peters, Operations Director at...
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Trinidad and French Guiana Support St. Dominic High’s Language Village
SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - St. Dominic High School hosted its annual Foreign Language Village on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, providing Form 3 students with the opportunity to apply the language skills developed throughout the 2025–2026 academic year. The Foreign Language Department transformed Mathias Voges Hall into a village setting, creating an immersive linguistic and cultural experience that reflected the realities of an increasingly globalized world. Students engaged in Dutch, French, and Spanish through role-plays, presentations, conversations, and other interactive activities designed to strengthen their speaking, listening, reading, and conversational skills. Throughout the day, students participated with enthusiasm and confidence as they moved from one language station to another and interacted with fellow students, teachers, native speakers, and visitors. The activities fostered...
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Matters of the Heart. Victory Temple COGOP Hosts Two Transformative Evenings for Singles and Heart Health
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Victory Temple Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) will host two special empowerment events in June under the theme “Matters of the Heart,” featuring internationally recognised health coach, author and speaker Vanessa I. Farrell, MPH, MCHES. The two evenings will focus on issues impacting many women and families across the Caribbean and diaspora community. Emotional wellbeing and singleness, and the growing concern surrounding high blood pressure and heart health. The first event, a Singles Seminar and Book Signing, takes place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Farrell will speak on themes from her Amazon bestselling book Delayed Not Denied: The Journey of Singleness. It’s Worth the Wait, a message that has resonated strongly with professional women across the Caribbean...
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Minister Brug Urges Employers and Employees to Respect Labor Laws and Report Abuse
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, has taken note of the increasing number of reports and discussions circulating on social media regarding alleged cases of labor abuse and unfair treatment of workers on Sint Maarten. The Minister stated that while social media has become an important platform for individuals to share concerns and experiences, it is equally important that formal complaints regarding labor abuse, unfair dismissal, unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages, intimidation, or other labor-related violations are officially reported through the proper channels within the Ministry of VSA. Minister Brug reminded both employers and employees that they each have rights and responsibilities under the labor laws of Sint Maarten and emphasized the...
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