October 27, 2026 No comments
Joint KPSM–KMar Controls Result in One Arrest and Firearm Seizure
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the evening of October 26, 2026, members of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), together with personnel from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), carried out a planned and coordinated control operation in the Cole Bay and Simpson Bay, Maho and the Lowlands area. During the operation, the combined team stopped and checked 40 vehicles as part of controls under Sint Maarten’s firearms and narcotics legislation. Four fines were issued, one person was arrested, and one firearm was confiscated. KMar personnel are currently assisting KPSM with ongoing controls aimed at reducing criminal activity and strengthening public safety. KPSM warns that anyone found in possession of an illegal firearm will be arrested, and the firearm will be confiscated....
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October 25, 2026 No comments
Government announces public consultation on draft National Gambling Ordinance
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of Sint Maarten announces that the public consultation on the draft National Gambling Ordinance (Kansspelenverordening) will open on Monday, 26 October 2026 and remain open until Friday, 4 December 2026. The draft Ordinance forms part of the wider Gambling Sector Reform under the Country Package. The reform is intended to modernize Sint Maarten’s gambling framework and establish a sustainable regulatory system with effective licensing, supervision and enforcement, while strengthening player protection, integrity and transparency. Following internal preparation, sector research and earlier stakeholder engagement, the Government is now inviting the public and relevant stakeholders to review the draft and provide their views. The purpose is to identify practical concerns, improve the quality and workability of the...
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October 25, 2026 No comments
NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair Returns Bigger, Better, and More Exciting Than Ever
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAGICO Insurances has issued an open invitation to the public to attend the return of their highly anticipated NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at a brand-new venue, the Erwin (Baco) Richardson Little League Stadium. The NAGICO Health & Wellness Fair, which is now firmly established as one of St. Maarten’s premier health-focused community events, is once again being 100% hosted and sponsored by NAGICO Insurances and remains fully dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles, preventive healthcare, and improved quality of life within the community. According to NAGICO, this year's event promises to be an even more engaging experience with an expanded lineup of wellness-focused activities, educational opportunities, and family-friendly entertainment. Attendees...
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October 25, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends 11th FRED Job Fair & Conference
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 11th edition of the FRED Job Fair & Conference, held on October 24, 2026, at the World Trade Center Rotterdam. The event brought together job seekers, employers and organizations from across the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands. It provided a platform for participants to explore career opportunities, connect with prospective employers and learn about professional pathways in the region. More than 45 companies and organizations were announced as participants, representing sectors including healthcare, finance, information technology, hospitality, legal services and public services. The programme also included conference sessions, workshops and presentations. FRED has the primary goal to stimulate the (r)emigration of students and professionals in the Netherlands to the Dutch...
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October 25, 2026 No comments
SER Publishes 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Renewed Advisory Activity and Institutional Cooperation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten has published its 2025 Annual Report, presenting an overview of the Council’s activities, advisory work, institutional developments, financial management, and local and international engagements during the year under review. The report reflects a year of renewed advisory activity. The SER finalized 10 comprehensive advisory reports during 2025 as it worked to address a backlog of legislative advice dating back to 2023. Among the key matters addressed were advice concerning public transportation bus tariff adjustments, the Early Childhood Development funding mechanism, the proposed Visitor’s Tax, and the Sustainable Affordable Accessible Health Care Act (SAAHA). In its consideration of SAAHA, the SER addressed matters including cost containment, fiscal consequences for taxpayers...
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