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Minister Heyliger-Marten Welcomes Donation of Fish Aggregating Devices. To Strengthen Local Fisheries
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has welcomed the arrival of three Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) donated to the Government of Sint Maarten by the Government of Curaçao, under the leadership of Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas. The donation follows a work travel visit in 2025 from Minister Heyliger-Marten and represents an important step in the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen Sint Maarten’s local fisheries sector, expand opportunities for local fishers and support the country’s long-term food security. “This donation demonstrates what meaningful cooperation within the Kingdom can deliver for our people,” Minister Heyliger-Marten stated. “I extend my sincere appreciation to Prime Minister Pisas and the Government of Curaçao for responding positively...
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CBCS to receive international support from the NGFS to advance its climate scenario work
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has been selected to receive international technical assistance to strengthen its climate scenario work, in the first round of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) capacity-building initiative. This will help the CBCS better assess and quantify the potential impacts of climate change on the economies and financial sectors of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. This initiative supports the CBCS’s strategic objective to integrate climate risk and sustainability into its supervisory standards and business operations. Climate-related risks can affect economies and financial systems through events such as stronger storms, longer droughts, and rising temperatures, especially for small island economies such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten. By improving how these risks are...
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CPS: Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day – “Changing the Narrative on Suicide, Start the Conversation”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Suicide remains a major public-health challenge, claiming more than 720,000 lives worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Thursday, September 10, 2026, marks World Suicide Prevention Day. The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is using the observance to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage persons experiencing emotional distress to seek support. Suicide affects people of all ages and from every region of the world. Globally, it is the third-leading cause of death among persons between the ages of 15 and 29. The 2026 observance marks the third and final year of the triennial theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” accompanied by...
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St. Dominic High School Celebrates a Generous Alumni Donation
SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - As part of our recent 30th Anniversary Celebration, St. Dominic High School was proud to recognize the generosity and continued support of Mr. Suraj Amarnani, Class of 2003. In June of 2025, Mr. Amarnani made a remarkable donation of US$5,101.00, which enabled the school to complete its purchase of a new Toshiba digital laser color printer for the School Library. This valuable addition will directly benefit our students by providing access to high-quality color printing for School-Based Assessments (SBAs), Internal Assessments (IAs), projects, and assignments. Students will now be able to print their work conveniently at the library for a small fee, helping to support their academic success. We are deeply grateful to Suraj for giving back to...
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23 Recruits Complete Introduction Program. Start Two-Year Training Program in Law Enforcement
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A new class of the Basic Police and Coast Guard Training (BOPK) has successfully completed the four-week introductory program Stronger Together. The introductory period officially concluded today with an entry ceremony and cap ceremony held at Parera Naval Base, marking the commencement of the recruits’ two-year professional training program. The new class consists of 23 recruits, including 13 recruits from the Coast Guard, five from the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN), and five from the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM). The joint training program reflects the continued commitment to cooperation and strengthening the partnership between the various law enforcement services within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Throughout the Stronger Together introductory period, the recruits were...
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