August 20, 2026 No comments
CPS Encourages Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for School-Aged Children
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – As the 2026–2027 school year got underway this week, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to help school-aged children adopt healthy eating habits and active lifestyles. Nutritious meals are essential for children to perform at their best in school. A balanced breakfast, healthy lunch and nutritious snacks provide complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals that support brain function, concentration and sustain energy throughout the school day. Children who eat nutritious meals are generally better able to concentrate in class, retain information and maintain steady energy levels. Skipping meals or consuming foods and beverages that are high in sugar and low in nutrients can contribute to fatigue, mood changes and...
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August 20, 2026 No comments
Prime Minister Mercelina: “Step by Step, We Must Build a Stronger Foundation for Sint Maarten”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Mercelina, presented the Ministry of General Affairs’ priorities under the draft 2026 National Budget during today’s parliamentary deliberations. He outlined a realistic programme focused on restoring institutional stability, strengthening the civil service, improving Government’s execution capacity and reinforcing disaster preparedness. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the delayed handling of the 2026 budget reflects wider institutional challenges that must be confronted honestly and decisively. “This is not a message of pessimism. It is a call to realism and a call to action,” Prime Minister Dr. Mercelina stated. “After 16 years as a country, it is time to establish and firmly anchor the foundation of Government. We must get the...
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August 19, 2026 No comments
MP Lewis: Minister of Justice Silence is Deafening on Justice Workers Placement and Back Pay
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the placement of active and non-active justice workers and pensioners, as well as the implementation and execution of their retroactive payments, the MP said in a press statement on Wednesday to the media. MP Lewis’s concerns stem from numerous complaints received from employees across various departments within the Ministry of Justice regarding their correct placement and outstanding retroactive payments. “The Minister of Justice is simply too quiet on the issues that matter most within the Ministry she took an oath to lead,”...
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August 19, 2026 No comments
CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with Successful Mom’s Health Fair
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has successfully concluded its 2026 World Breastfeeding Week activities, culminating in the 3rd Annual Moms' Health Fair, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This year's activities were held under the theme “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” The theme highlighted the importance of strengthening the support systems already available to mothers, children, and families within the community. CPS participated in World Breastfeeding Week in collaboration with the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and the White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF). While each institution coordinated and implemented its own program of activities, CPS participated in partner-led activities throughout the week, including SMMC's Sip & Paint and WYCCF's Story Time. CPS led...
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August 19, 2026 No comments
School Bussing Reminds Drivers, Parents and Students to Prioritize Safety for 2026-2027 School Year
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – With the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and motorists that safety must remain the highest priority when transporting children to and from school. Section School Bussing is calling on all road users to exercise additional caution, particularly in school zones, residential neighborhoods, and areas where children are regularly picked up and dropped off. Children may be walking, cycling, crossing roads, or waiting for transportation and may not always be immediately visible to motorists, particularly around parked vehicles. Motorists are reminded to obey all posted speed limits, remain alert near schools and pedestrian...
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