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VROMI and Cupecoy Development plan Cg1.36m Rolandus Canal repairs
VROMI says canal repairs in Sucker Garden, funded by Cupecoy Development N.V., are due to start on 12 October.
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
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Study finds disaster-response gaps across Sint Maarten and Dutch Caribbean islands
A Crisisplan study commissioned by Dutch ministries identified gaps in medical care, staffing, communications and logistics across six islands.
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E8 representatives present shared priorities to Dutch MPs
E8 delegates from BES and five Wadden Islands met in Texel and presented priorities on investment, local capacity and climate action.
Business
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Heyliger-Marten discusses possible Miami-Dade partnership for Sint Maarten
Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said a proposed Miami-Dade partnership could support trade, investment and business links.
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Eastern Caribbean Internet Exchange expands connections across five islands
EUTEL, SSCS and AMS-IX say their internet exchange now connects Saint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Martin, Saint Barths and Saint Kitts.
Community
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61 migrants rescued from sinking vessel off Dominican Republic
The U.S. Coast Guard says 61 migrants were rescued on Monday 5 October after their vessel began taking on water.
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Prison Week 2026 opens under ‘It’s Time to Shine’
The Prisonworkers Activity Club opened Prison Week 2026, bringing staff from Sint Maarten, Suriname, Curaçao and Bonaire together.
