September 26, 2025 No comments
Delegation of Sint Maarten Parliament Participates in Opening of IPKO 2025 in The Hague
SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE - On September 26, 2025, the delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten participated in the opening day of meetings of the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO) in The Hague. The Presidium of the IPKO first met to discuss and officially establish the program for this IPKO. During that meeting the Presidents of the Parliaments of Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten officially submitted a copy of a joint resolution to the delegation of the First and Second Chamber of the Netherlands, approved by the delegations of the Parliaments representing the respective Kingdom Affairs Committee of the Parliaments, concerning the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, and the process of amending the WolBes and FinBes, showing (moral) support to...
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Parliament Delegation Participates in Tripartite Meeting in The Hague
SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE - A delegation of Parliament, consisting of Members of the Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Interparliamentary Relations (CKAIR), or their substitutes, participated in a Tripartite meeting with delegations from the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten on September 25, 2025, in The Hague, the Netherlands. The delegation led by Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, President of Parliament, further included Mr. Franklin A. Meyers, Vice Chairman of CKAIR, Mr. Egbert J. Doran, Mrs. Veronica C. Jansen-Webster, Ms. Lyndon C.J. Lewis, Mr. Viren V. Kotai, Mr. Omar E.C. Ottley, and Mr. Raeyhon A. Peterson. Discussions during the meeting focused on the submitted draft Dispute Regulation and the steps to be taken regarding this draft Kingdom Law. The delegations also addressed the...
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September 26, 2025 No comments
SMYC Publishes Notice of Race and Opens Registration for the 20th Edition of the Budget Marine Optimist Championship 2025
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is proud to announce the publication of the Notice of Race (NOR) and the official opening of registration for the landmark 20th edition of the Budget Marine Optimist Championship, taking place November 27 - 30 in the waters of Simpson Bay. Over the past two decades, the Optimist Championship has grown into one of the premier youth sailing events in the Caribbean, consistently attracting talented young sailors from across the region and beyond, with a record of 44 Optimists, from 8 different islands competing in last year's edition. Organized annually by the SMYC and proudly sponsored by Budget Marine, the regatta provides an exciting platform for youth sailors to compete internationally,...
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September 26, 2025 No comments
KPSM Thanks Public for Assistance in Identifying Shooting Suspects
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to express its sincere gratitude to the general public of Sint Maarten and surrounding islands for their invaluable assistance in the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident that took place in the Middle Region area on April 30, 2025. Following the circulation of a press release containing images of two suspects believed to be involved in this incident, KPSM has successfully received the information needed to identify both individuals depicted in the press release. The cooperation proved essential in advancing this investigation. KPSM is grateful for the numerous tips and information provided by citizens who responded to our call for assistance. This case demonstrates the importance of community partnership...
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September 26, 2025 No comments
Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Initiates Bilateral Meeting with President of Suriname at UNGA
SINT MAARTEN/NEW YORK, USA - Earlier on Thursday, September 25, 2025, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, initiated and led a high-level bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname — the first woman to hold the presidency in Suriname. Also in attendance were the Honorable Gilmar Pisas, Prime Minister of Curaçao; the Honorable Wendrick C. Cicilia, Minister of Tourism of Aruba; and Mr. Stuart Johnson, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. Their participation highlighted the shared commitment of the Dutch Caribbean to deepen ties with Suriname and to advance regional cooperation. The meeting focused on three priority areas...
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