June 04, 2026 No comments
Parliament invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Parliament of Sint Maarten invites the public to submit nominations for the Annual President of Parliament Award. The nomination form can be found via the link, https://form.jotform.com/241716306215853 or by scanning the QR code below. Persons have until August 17, 2026, to submit their nominations. The purpose of the President of Parliament award is to recognize and award young persons of Sint Maarten who have contributed to the community and the country positively, whether it be academically, voluntarily or through sporting achievements. The eligibility criteria are: the candidate must have the Dutch nationality and/or has been legally residing in Sint Maarten for 10 years or more consecutively and has been registered in the Civil Registry for that period of...
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June 04, 2026 No comments
SMMTA AGM Highlights Industry Progress, Member Engagement, and Future Direction
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 21, 2026, bringing together members, industry stakeholders, partners, and supporters from across Sint Maarten's marine and yachting sector. The AGM serves as an important annual opportunity for the Association to reflect on the achievements and activities of the previous year, elect its Board of Directors, and establish priorities and direction for the year ahead. Members received updates on the Association's initiatives, industry representation efforts, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing work to strengthen Sint Maarten's position as a leading yachting destination in the Caribbean. A key component of this year's AGM was an interactive workshop centered around the eight pillars that the SMMTA...
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June 04, 2026 No comments
EmpowerU Opens Applications for Two Scholarship Funds Supporting Caribbean and St. Maarten Students
SINT MAARTEN (GEAT BAY) - EmpowerU, a United States-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by St. Maartener Harsha Parchani, has opened applications for two student support funds aimed at expanding access to education, mentorship and academic opportunity for St. Maarten students. The EmpowerU Scholars Fund is now accepting applications from St. Maarten students at the secondary and post-secondary level, while the new Rising Tide Scholars Fund will provide fully funded CXC Math tutoring for secondary school students in St. Maarten. Applications for the EmpowerU Scholars Fund close on July 1, 2026. Applications for the Rising Tide Scholars Fund close on July 31, 2026. Students can learn more and apply at empoweru.online/funding. Founded in 2019 by Parchani, a St....
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June 03, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten Launches New Disaster Reserve Fund with World Bank Support
SINT MAARTEN (GREA BAY) - The Government of Sint Maarten and the World Bank have launched a strategic framework and roadmap for the Sint Maarten Disaster Reserve Fund (DRF), marking a significant step in strengthening how the island manages its public finances to secure lives and livelihoods, should future disasters strike. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused USD 2.7 billion in damages to Sint Maarten, destroying approximately 90 percent of the island's infrastructure and triggering a long recovery that depended heavily on external assistance. The DRF is designed to ensure Sint Maarten does not start from zero when the next event occurs. The Fund will provide a financial safety net for immediate post-disaster response, protect vulnerable households from sliding into poverty, and enable a...
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June 03, 2026 No comments
Literacy and Numeracy Training Launched in Collaboration with UNESCO and the Division of Public Education
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Division of Public Education, in collaboration with the Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO, is pleased to announce the launch of a Literacy and Numeracy Training initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education across public schools. This professional development program is designed to equip kindergarten teachers (Cycle 1, Groups 1 & 2) with effective instructional strategies to support foundational learning in reading, writing, and mathematics, with a particular focus on kindergarten-level education. Training sessions commenced on May 20, 2026, and are being held at the University of St. Martin from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will run from May to June and from August to September. The six scheduled sessions will provide ongoing opportunities...
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