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VROMI ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUCKEGARDEN ROAD ACCIDENT
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, expressed his gratitude to the KPSM for their efforts in combating crime, as demonstrated by the actions that resulted in the unfortunate accident on Suckergarden Road today. Minister Gumbs also took note of the allegations made by members of the community that the accident had to do with the conditions of Suckergarden Road. While not dispelling the need for interventions, the Minister asked the community to allow the investigation by the traffic police to run its course. In regard to the status of Suckergarden Road repairs, Gumbs indicated that the Ministry has been proactive in the repair and upgrade of infrastructure, some of which...
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Sint Maarten participates in CARIBE WAVE 2026 tsunami wave exercise
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) actively participated on Thursday, March 19, in the annual 15th CARIBE WAVE 2026 tsunami exercise held across the Caribbean Region. It was part of its ongoing efforts to enhance tsunami preparedness and improve public communication and alerting systems. ODM is currently concentrating on the tsunami alerting phase, as well as the communication component specifically how alerts and information are to be conveyed to the public. This approach allowed Sint Maarten to remain engaged in the exercise while continuing to strengthen ODMs internal processes and coordination mechanisms. There are two scenarios from which participants can choose, a tsunami generated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake located southwest of the Cayman Islands and a tsunami...
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CBCS Winner of the Central Banking Currency Manager Award 2026
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has been named the winner of the prestigious Currency Manager Award 2026 by Central Banking this year. This award is part of the annual Central Banking Awards, which recognize excellence in the central banking community worldwide. CBCS is receiving this distinction for the successful introduction of the Caribbean guilder in 2025. “The introduction of the Caribbean guilder has been one of the CBCS’s most significant undertakings in recent history. Being selected as the recipient of Central Banking’s Currency Manager Award is a profound honor for our institution. This award shows what is possible for a small central bank when a professional and enthusiastic team is working relentlessly in close cooperation...
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NAPB Sint Maarten Calls for Full Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for Police Officers
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The NAPB Police Union reiterates its urgent call to the Government of Sint Maarten, particularly the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Finance, to immediately reinstate full Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage for all officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force. The serious incident that occurred on March 19, 2026, in which three officers were gravely injured while responding to a robbery in progress, is a painful reminder of the dangers officers face every day in the line of duty. These men and women put their lives on the line without hesitation to protect the community. Police officers require comprehensive AD&D insurance coverage that provides immediate and adequate financial protection to them and their...
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NAPB- Sint Maarten calls on Minister of VROMI to Address Dangerous Road Conditions
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The President of the NAPB- Sint Maarten, Marcus Pantophlet, is urgently calling on the Honorable Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure to take immediate and decisive action to address the deteriorating road conditions around Sint Maarten. On March 19, 2026, at approximately 9:20 AM, Patrols were dispatched to respond to a robbery in progress. A patrol consisting of three police officers, while responding to the robbery, were involved in a serious traffic accident on Sucker Garden Road. Preliminary information indicates that a large and hazardous pothole in the roadway may have been one of the contributing factors leading to this incident. These officers were executing their sworn duty — responding swiftly to protect life...
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