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Focus On Shared Public Health Challenges In The Kingdom, Inter-Country Cooperation

From left to right: VSA Minister Richinel Brug, State Secretary Judith Tielen, Minister Mervin WyattRas of Aruba and Minister Roderick Middelhof of Curaao.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministers of Public Health of Aruba, Curaao, and St. Maarten met on Thursday, November 20, on St. Maarten together with the State Secretary of the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport for the Four-Country Public Health Consultation Read more

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Sarah Calls For Global Action On Gender Equality At Conf. In Ghana

President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams

ACCRA--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams urged world leaders to accelerate efforts to achieve gender equa Read more

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Kpcn Welcomes New Group Of Police Officers

CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS – Last Friday, November 21st, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) awarded diplomas to 18 cadet officers in the presence of family, friends, and partners. This cohort is special because it is the very first group within the force to graduate at the MBO-4 level.

The ceremony opened with speeches by the education coordinator of the KPCN, mr. Rouel Pinedo and the Head of the International Department of the Police Academy, Mr Read more

Fire Brigade Responds To Industrial Building Fire

Firefighters extinguished a warehouse building fire near the Cul-de-Sac roundabout early Monday morning. Story on page . (Photo: Sapeurs Pompiers)

HOPE ESTATE--The Fire Brigade responded to a call at 3:00am Monday for a fire at an industrial building near the Cul-de-Sac roundabout. Two fire engines and an ambulance, and 11 firefighters and chief of the brigade were dispatched to the scene Read more

Arrindell Attends Extraordinary Dutch Parliament Session On Wwii Anniversary

From left: D66 Party Leader Rob Jetten, St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, Aruba Minister Plenipotentiary Shanda John and Curaao Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Read more

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Pjia Opens New Fbo To Cater To Private Aviation

The official ribbon cutting of SXM Airports brand-new FBO facility. Holding the scissors are Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) and PJIAE CEO Michael Cleaver (second from right), with Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly as witness (second from left).

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Brug Announces New Hourly Minimum Wage

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has announced that the hourly minimum wage will increase to XCG 10.93 effective January 1, 2026.

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St. Maarten Residents Encouraged To Join Remaining Financial Literacy Month Sessions

Philipsburg, St. Maarten The Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, thanks the public for their enthusiastic participation in Financial Literacy Month. The sessions held so far have been well attended, highlighting the communitys strong interest in gaining financial knowledge.

The Ministry invites residents to register for the remaining sessions:

Nov 19 Understanding Your Pension | APS

Nov 20 Understanding Your Income Tax Assessment | Emauro Schoop

Nov 25 Taxation on Real Estate Income | Stephan van Riemen

Nov 26 Financially Strong St Read more

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Minister Brug Announces Return Of In-Person Service For Seniors At Szv

Minister of VSA Richinel Brug

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, is pleased to announce that the Social & Health Insurance company SZV has agreed to reopen its doors to provide in-person services for seniors beginning January 2026.

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Curacao Holds On For Nervy Draw To Qualify For Its First Ever World Cup

KINGSTON--Haiti defied the odds to book a place at next year's World Cup on Tuesday and they will be joined by both Panama and Curacao, who became the smallest country to ever win a berth at the finals.

Court Rejects Mp Ardwell IrionS Request To Suspend Enforcement Of Defamation Ruling

PHILIPSBURGThe Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaao, St. Maarten, and of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has rejected a request by Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion to suspend enforcement of a lower court ruling ordering him to publish a rectification for statements made about attorney Jairo Bloem. The decision was delivered on Tuesday Read more

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Governor Ratifies Landsbesluit For Fire Dept Placement Process, Pm Faces Heavy Criticism

A number of persons, including fire and ambulance workers, gathered in the public tribune of Parliament on Monday to watch the meeting in person. Among them were leaders of the WICSU/PSU and NAPB unions.

PHILIPSBURG--The Governor has ratified the draft landsbesluit for the Fire Departments placement process, Prime Minister Dr. Read more

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