COVID-19 has now risen to 49 confirmed
As of July 30th, at 17:00, St. Maarten has confirmed two additional cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total of confirmed cases now…
Islands’ News
Hurricane and Disaster Passes are Only Valid for the Holder of the Pass
The application process for the annual Hurricane Passes for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season concluded at the end of the June. There are two types of passes, the Disaster Pass…
St. Maarten on schedule to re-open on August 1st, 2020, to the US, with a strict protocol
St. Maarten will open on August 1st, 2020, to travelers from the US. The safety of visitors and residents remains the top priority for the country. In preparation of opening, site…
COCI Appoints Jude Houston as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI), through its president Benjamin Ortega is pleased to announce and welcome the appointment of its…
Travelers to St. Maarten must submit an online health authorization request
The Ministry of Health recently launched a website to streamline the process for visitors coming to St. Maarten to submit a mandatory health authorization…
Plenary Public session of Parliament regarding National Ordinance amending the National Ordinance Spatial Development Plan in connection with the reintroduction of article 28a
The House of Parliament will sit in a Plenary Public Session on July 31, 2020. The Public meeting is scheduled for 10.00 hrs. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning,…
St. Maarten Successfully Completes The Third-Round of Mutual Evaluations For CFATF Force Compliance
The Minister of Justice has received a letter from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) on July 24th, 2020, indicating that St. Maarten has successfully completed the…
Tropical Storm Warning discontinued. Thursday regular business day.
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued as of 5.00AM. Today, Thursday is a regular business day for the private sector. Government services will also resume as normal and…
COVID-19 on the rise 42 confirmed
In the past thirty-six hours, St. Maarten has confirmed six new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The new total cases of confirmed…
Domestic violence in Sint Maarten requires a more integral approach
The necessary policies, protocols, criteria, and procedures to properly address domestic violence in Sint Maarten are not finalized or are currently lacking. The execution of…