July 28, 2026 No comments
Back to School Information for Parents/Guardians of MPC & Sundial School
SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - The management of Milton Peters College (MPC) and Sundial School would like to inform all parents/guardians of its students regarding the following details for the start of the 2026-2027 school year: Introduction Program MPC and Sundial will have an introduction program from August 19, 2026, through August 21, 2026. The program schedule is as follows: MPC: 7:30 am to 1:25 pm Sundial: 7:30 am to 12:15 pm Introduction Week Schedule Date Departments / Classes Wednesday August 19, 2026 HV 1 TKL/PKL/PBL 1 CXC 1 Sundial 1 · Note: On this day (August 19th) a mandatory information session for all parents/guardians of the form 1 students will be held. Further details will be provided in a separate press release. Thursday August 20, 2026 & Friday August 21, 2026 MPC: all students Sundial: all students · Note:...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
SMMC publishes 2025 Annual Report. Clean Audit Opinion on 2025 Financial Statements
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently published its 2025 Annual Report. The report includes sections from SMMC’s Supervisory Council, Board of Directors, and External Auditor BDO B.V., as well as 2025 highlights, chapters on medical and patient care, performance figures, and the organization’s corporate social sustainability efforts. Additionally, it covers the 2025 financial statements, which received a clean audit opinion from external auditor BDO B.V. Receiving a clean audit opinion was vital as it confirms that the financial statements submitted accurately represent the organization’s financial position and compliance with accepted accounting standards – especially as a non-profit organization. The construction of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH), World Bank projects, the transition from SMMC to SMGH,...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
Dance and Arts Dimensions Academy Students pay Courtesy Visit to the Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Recently students of the Dance and Arts Dimensions Academy Foundation (DADA) paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten where Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell and Cabinet staff welcomed the delegation during their visit to the Netherlands. The visit served as an opportunity for DADA to express its appreciation to Minister Arrindell and Vereska Illidge for the support and hospitality extended during the academy's cultural exchange visit to the Netherlands in 2025. As a gesture of gratitude, the delegation presented both with tokens of appreciation. During the meeting, DADA also provided an update on the academy's achievements over the past year, including its continued commitment to nurturing young talent through the performing...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
NV GEBE Encourages Responsible Energy and Water Conservation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - With the escalating situation in the Middle East contributing to rising fuel prices and uncertainty in global energy markets, NV GEBE is encouraging customers to use electricity and water wisely. “Although these developments are beyond our control, they serve as an important reminder that responsible use and conservation will benefit everyone. “While we cannot control events taking place around the world, we can control how we prepare and respond. NV GEBE continues to closely monitor these developments while remaining focused on providing safe and reliable electricity and water services. “We also continue to look for ways to improve our operations and use our resources wisely so we can continue serving our customers and community as efficiently as possible. “As...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
TEAM ST MAARTEN EARNS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT 2026 THREE COUNTRY TOURNAMENT
SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Teams of 20 players each representing the 3 countries of St Maarten, St Martin and Anguilla recently played the “3 Country’s Golf Tournament”. The Sint Maarten Golf Association proudly congratulates Team Sint Maarten on an outstanding runner-up finish at the 2026 Three Country Tournament, held at the spectacular Aurora International Golf Club in Anguilla. Although the championship slipped away, all teams demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Final Results 1st Place – Anguilla: 528 points. 2nd Place – Sint Maarten: 502 points. 3rd Place – St. Martin: 464 points. The SMGA extends its sincere appreciation to President of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, for their kind words of encouragement and Minister of Education, Culture,...
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