June 11, 2026 No comments
Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle Enhances Access to Clean Drinking Water in Nine Primary Schools
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle has strengthened its commitment to community well‑being through the successful execution of its Water Cooler Project, started in March in recognition of Rotary International’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month. The initiative aims to ensure that students across the island have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water—an essential component of health, learning, and daily development. This year’s project focused on replacing filters in outdoor water coolers and addressing non‑functioning units in local primary schools. With support from a Rotary District Grant and generous contributions from NV GEBE and Seven Seas Water Group, the club replaced at least one defective water cooler in nine primary schools. Schools Receiving New Water Coolers Seventh Day Adventist School. Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School. Sister...
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June 10, 2026 No comments
KPSM Launches Internal Investigation Following Incident in Sucker Garden
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has become aware of a video circulating on social media and other online platforms concerning the conduct of a police officer during an incident that reportedly took place in the Sucker Garden area on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. KPSM takes allegations regarding the conduct of its personnel very seriously. Upon becoming aware of the incident, the management of KPSM immediately initiated an internal investigation into the matter. Investigators are actively gathering and reviewing all available digital evidence, including video footage and other relevant information, to establish a clear and objective understanding of the events that occurred. The Prosecutor's Office was informed and will be kept fully informed throughout the investigative process. KPSM recognizes...
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June 10, 2026 No comments
CBCS Hosts the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - From May 28 to 30, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) hosted the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors (CGBS), bringing together banking supervisors, regulators, and financial sector experts from across the Caribbean and beyond. This year, Curaçao served as host of the CGBS Annual Conference for the second time since 2010. This year’s theme “Resilience and Innovation: Reimagining Supervision Amid Artificial Intelligence Risks, Data Protection and Systemic Uncertainty,” explored how supervisory authorities can effectively respond to an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape. In his opening remarks, CBCS President Richard Doornbosch highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and adaptive supervision in addressing emerging risks. Over the course of the conference,...
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June 10, 2026 No comments
The Windward Islands Bank Introduces the Kompa Leon Gift Card
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) will officially launch the Kompa Leon Gift Card on Thursday, June 11, 2026, a date that coincides with the start of the FIFA World Cup and Curaçao’s historic first qualification for the tournament. The Kompa Leon Gift Card is an easy-to-use, single-use prepaid card in Caribbean Guilders (XCG) that can be used up to the available balance loaded on the card. Accepted at more than 4,000 Kompa Leon merchants across St. Maarten, Curaçao, and Aruba, the card gives recipients the freedom to spend however and wherever they want. Available in amounts from XCG 25 up to XCG 500 and valid for 12 months after purchase, the Kompa Leon Gift Card is ideal for...
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June 09, 2026 No comments
SMYC Grant Thornton Keelboat Season Championship Concludes with More Great Racing on Simpson Bay
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY – By SMYC) - That’s a wrap! The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) concluded its 2025-2026 Keelboat Season Championship on Sunday, June 7, with Race Day 4, which saw tight competition between three CSA 1 boats in a great breeze on Simpson Bay. Sponsored by Grant Thornton, this year’s series included four Sundays of racing across three fleets: CSA 1, Diam 24, and Sun Fast 20. The season kicked off with Race Day 1 on Sunday, November 23, and the sailors knocked off some rust in shifty but sailable conditions. Four races were completed and in CSA 1 was Ian Hope Ross on the J/105 More Zessin’ in third place, second place went to Erwan le Normand on the Melges...
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