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St. Maarten Selected as Recipient of Owen Arthur Scholarship
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - St. Maarten has been selected as a recipient of the Owen Arthur Scholarship, an initiative of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation, marking the country’s first inclusion in the programme. The award was accepted by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, on behalf of the Government of St. Maarten. The Owen Arthur Scholarship, established in 2024, supports educational institutions and non-profit organisations, with a focus on youth development, community advancement, and capacity building within Caribbean destinations. The programme is awarded on a rotational basis, with a different destination selected each year. Minister Heyliger-Marten welcomed the recognition, noting that it reflects St. Maarten’s strong partnership with the cruise sector and its continued commitment...
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U.S. Consulate General Curaçao Announces 2026 Fellows for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO – The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao is proud to announce the 2026 cohort for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This year, four young entrepreneurs from Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten have been selected to participate in this prestigious exchange program. Launched in 2015, the YLAI Fellowship Program is the U.S. Department of State’s flagship initiative to empower emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders across the Western Hemisphere. The program supports innovation, strengthens leadership skills, and promotes economic growth through collaboration and exchange. The 2026 YLAI Fellowship Program will run from November 2025 through May 2026, bringing together approximately 250 young leaders from across the region. The selected Fellows from the Dutch Caribbean are: Ishshah Carty – from Sint Maarten,...
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CPS Urges Immediate Action Following Heavy Rainfall to Prevent Mosquito Breeding
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is urging residents to take immediate action following the heavy rainfall experienced on Tuesday, which significantly increases the risk of mosquito breeding across the island. Health authorities warn that the combination of rainfall, warm temperatures, and urban conditions creates an ideal environment for the Aedes aegypti mosquito to breed. This mosquito, which is commonly found in and around homes, lays eggs in stagnant water collected in everyday items such as buckets, tires, flowerpots, and clogged drains. CPS is therefore calling on the community to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to eliminate standing water. Dengue fever can cause symptoms such...
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CPS & Partners Urges Proactive Approach to Prevent STIs
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is calling on the community to take a proactive approach to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) as part of its annual health observances for the month of April. In collaboration with the Sint Maarten AIDS Foundation and JCI SXM A.C.T.I.O.N., CPS is reinforcing safe health messages, particularly during the Carnival season. CPS emphasizes that STIs are a real and present public health concern that can affect anyone. These infections do not discriminate, making it essential for individuals to stay informed and make responsible decisions regarding their sexual health. Education and awareness are key tools in preventing the spread of...
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Minister Brug congratulates SG Arnell on 40 years of dedicated public service
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Richinel Brug, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Secretary General (SG) Joy Arnell in recognition of her remarkable milestone of 40 years of dedicated service to Sint Maarten. Over the course of four decades, SG Arnell has demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and leadership within the public service. Her institutional knowledge, dedication to good governance, and steadfast support of the Ministry have played an essential role in strengthening the operations and continuity of the health sector. “SG Arnell’s career is a testament to what true public service represents,” Minister Brug stated. “For forty years she has served with integrity, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility toward the people of Sint...
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