On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten issued a seven-year prison sentence to G.A.G., who was found guilty of attempting murder and firearm possession.…
Category: Islands’ News
Six at SMMC graduate as Certified Dialysis Nurses
Six registered nurses at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently completed an accredited, in-house course and are now Certified Dialysis Nurses. The nurses, Alotoya Lawson, Chahira Jones, Shekysha Chumney, June…
Guana Guardians: Safeguarding Iguanas for a Vibrant Future
Known for its striking appearance and important ecological role, the Lesser Antillean Iguana plays a crucial part in the ecosystem on Statia. In October, the Dutch government will officially propose…
SSSD launches School Earthquake Poster and Jingle Competition
The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is rolling out its School Earthquake awareness poster and Jingle competition as part of its…
Constructive dialogue between SER and Curaçao Prime Minister lays foundation for ambitious Air Quality Bill
On Friday, August 25, 2023, at the initiative of the Social and Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao, an exchange of views took place with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas. The discussion…
MINSTRY OF Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) held its Closing and Certification Ceremony of the SME Entrepreneurship Development Program (SEDP) and launched the Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) on Friday, August 25 th , 2023.
The structured one-year Business Support and Entrepreneurship Development Training Program which targeted both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs funded by the department of Economy, Transportation and Telecommunication (ETT) and executed by…
Youth Health Care’s Mom-to-Mom Session Fruitful
In connection with World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2023 that took place from August 1-7, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Section Youth Health Care (YHC) organized as part of its activities…
Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson Explores Collaborative Initiatives with ORV Police Academy During Visit to Curacao
The Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson, accompanied by Acting Secretary General Ms. Florence Marlin and Human Resources Consultant Mrs. Grace Marlin-Blijden, embarked on a significant visit to the…
Police Force of Sint Maarten ( KPSM) addresses Ongoing School Fight
Phenomenon: Former Student Arrested and Multiple Individuals IdentifiedThe Police Force of Sint Maarten is addressing the concerning and recurring issue of school fights in and around high schools. The recent…
Nonchalance of Government is Concerning
Party for Progress member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson took aim at what he called “nonchalant” responses received from the Ministers of TEATT and VROMI regarding the Mullet Bay petition submitted…