September 16, 2026 No comments
USM Confirms CFY Academic Track Will Begin October 1 – Final Call for Applications
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is pleased to confirm that the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) Academic Track will move forward for the 2026–2027 academic year, with classes officially beginning on October 1, 2026, at the USM campus in St. Maarten. Following the completion and evaluation of the program’s 2025–2026 pilot year, USM has been working with its partners to prepare for the next intake and strengthen the delivery of the Academic Track. With the program now confirmed, USM is making a final call to eligible young people who are still considering their next step after secondary school. The CFY Academic Track is a college-level foundation program designed to help young people make a stronger transition from...
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September 15, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends Troonrede. Kingdom-wide Closer Cooperation to Frame Caribbean Policy
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, attended the Troonrede delivered by His Royal Highness King Willem-Alexander at the opening of the parliamentary year of the Second Chamber of Parliament. “I am very pleased to hear of the close cooperation established within the Kingdom between the Netherlands, Curacao, Sint Maarten and Aruba (CAS). The stated policy objectives include more effective cooperation between governments; stronger public administration; sustainable public finances; improved rule-of-law capacity; cooperation on security and crisis management; economic, energy and logistical cooperation; and greater socioeconomic resilience. “For Sint Maarten, it entails continuation of the Country Package reforms through 2029; continued support for public-finance reform and the rule of law;...
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September 15, 2026 No comments
Prime Minister Chairs Follow-Up Meeting on Proposed Surinam Airways Route to Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, the Honorable Dr. Luc Mercelina chaired a high-level follow-up meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, concerning the proposed introduction of Surinam Airways service to Sint Maarten. The meeting brought together representatives of Surinam Airways, the Cabinet of the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Princess Juliana International Airport, the Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau and the Department of Civil Aviation. The discussions followed the Prime Minister’s meeting with Surinam Airways officials at the airline’s headquarters in Suriname in November 2025. That engagement explored the possibility of establishing a regional air connection linking Paramaribo, Georgetown and Sint Maarten. Monday’s meeting focused on the further development of a comprehensive and sustainable business...
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September 15, 2026 No comments
Brug congratulates Mrs. Dorothy Serrant on her remarkable 100th birthday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Richinel Brug extends heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Dorothy Serrant, who celebrated the extraordinary milestone of her 100th birthday on September 14, 2026. “Reaching 100 years of life is truly a blessing. I extend my warmest congratulations to Mrs. Serrant and wish her continued love, peace and happiness surrounded by those who mean the most to her,” Brug stated. “Our seniors are more than a generation that came before us. They are part of the foundation upon which we stand today. They worked, sacrificed, raised families, built communities and helped shape the Sint Maarten that we inherited. As we move forward, we must never become too busy to honor them, listen to them and care for them.” “To Mrs....
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September 15, 2026 No comments
FOUR MINORS NOW IN POLICE CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH FESTIVAL VILLAGE BREAK-INS
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is providing a further update regarding the investigation into the break-ins at several booths in the Festival Village on the Soualiga Road during the early morning hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026. KPSM can now confirm that on Monday afternoon, September 14, 2026, the parent of the fourth suspect also brought her son to the police station. The minor was subsequently arrested and is currently being held pending further investigation. With the arrest of the fourth suspect, four minors have now been arrested in connection with the Festival Village break-ins. KPSM would like again to commend the parents who came forward and brought their children to the police station. Their cooperation...
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