June 01, 2026 No comments
CPS: June 1 is Caribbean Nutrition Day & June Marks Caribbean Nutrition Month
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins regional health organizations and partners across the Caribbean in observing Caribbean Nutrition Day on June 1 and the start of Caribbean Nutrition Month 2026. This year’s theme, “Healthy Eating, Active Living: Promoting Caribbean Foods as Medicine,” highlights the important role that healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and traditional Caribbean foods play in improving health and preventing chronic diseases. Caribbean Nutrition Day serves as a reminder that good nutrition is essential to overall health and well-being. Across the region, countries continue to face increasing rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Many...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
Island Gems Helps EPIC Expand Plastic Recycling and Community Impact
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - Island Gems Charity Foundation has donated a new plastic shredding machine to EPIC's Perpetual Plastics project, strengthening local efforts to reduce plastic waste while expanding educational and social opportunities within the community. The donation will support the acquisition of a Desktop Shredder V2 machine, enabling the Perpetual Plastics team to process larger volumes of recyclable plastics more efficiently and safely. The upgraded equipment will help increase the project's environmental impact while creating greater opportunities for participation by youth, volunteers, and persons with special needs. Perpetual Plastics, an initiative of the Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation, transforms locally collected plastic waste into reusable products while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability education. Since its launch in 2024, the project...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
Papaya hearing on June 4 regarding the Murder of Fire Fighter S.J.
SINT MAARTEN/SABA (THE BOTTOM) - On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the criminal case known as Papaya, concerning the death of firefighter S. J., will be heard on its merits. The hearing will take place from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m., with a break for lunch. The hearing will be held in Bonaire. Interested people in Saba may follow the proceedings via a live video connection at the Eugenius Johnson Community Center. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Due to limited seating capacity, visitors are advised to arrive early. If the number of attendees exceeds the available seating, priority will be given to immediate family members and relatives. In addition, a courtroom on Sint Maarten (SXM) will be available where the hearing can...
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May 31, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten Lions Club Launches "Circle of Love" Project to Support Cancer Patients
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Lions Club proudly launched its Circle of Love Project on Tuesday, May 25, 2026, with the presentation of 18 care bags to patients in the Oncology Ward of the Sint Maarten Medical Center. The Circle of Love Project was created to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical support to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Through this initiative, the Sint Maarten Lions Club seeks to ease some of the challenges faced by cancer patients while reminding them that they are surrounded by a caring and supportive community. The launch marks the beginning of an ongoing outreach effort. In addition to supporting patients receiving treatment at the Sint Maarten Medical Center, the Club will also distribute care bags...
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May 31, 2026 No comments
Prime Minister clarifies General Practitioner during today’s Public Meeting of Parliament
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, wishes to provide additional clarity following comments and discussions that emerged during today’s public meeting (Ed. Thursday, May 28, 2026) of Parliament concerning physicians, medical qualifications, and the legal framework governing the practice of medicine in Sint Maarten. The Prime Minister emphasized that any statements or public insinuations suggesting that physicians practicing on Sint Maarten are inherently “unqualified” are very misleading, legally inaccurate, and unnecessarily create fear and uncertainty among the people of the country. “It is important that the people of Sint Maarten understand the distinction between political rhetoric and the actual legal framework governing healthcare professionals,” stated Prime Minister Mercelina. “The qualifications and authorization of physicians are determined...
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