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Arrindell takes part in Netherlands wastewater programme
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell joined a five-day Netherlands programme on circular economy and wastewater management.
Monday 19 October 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
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Dominica Electoral Office continues voter ID card distribution
Dominica’s Electoral Office says eligible citizens can continue collecting voter ID cards after the voter confirmation exercise.
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Dutch government says Caribbean forensic psychiatric care capacity is insufficient
Dutch State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen said Sint Maarten judges cannot order TBS psychiatric treatment under current law.
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Mercelina asks Netherlands to deepen foreign-affairs cooperation
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina sought closer support for Sint Maarten’s foreign-relations department during talks in The Hague.
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Curaçao associate-membership treaty goes to Dutch Parliament
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen submitted Curaçao’s CARICOM associate-membership treaty on Monday 19 October 2026.
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Sigmar Carmelia installed as president of Joint Court of Justice
Sigmar Carmelia was installed on Friday 16 October as the 26th president of the Joint Court of Justice, setting access and local talent as priorities.
Crime & Court
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Aruba police investigate package found not to be explosive
Dutch Defence specialists helped Aruba police inspect a suspicious package near a government building on Sunday 18 October.
Business
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Dominica geothermal project wins two CREF awards; minister honoured
Dominica’s 10-megawatt geothermal plant won two awards at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, where Dr. Vince Henderson was also honoured.
Community
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Community walk to end MOVE FOR HER challenge on 24 October
MOVE FOR HER organisers will hold a public walk at Crossway Bridge at 5pm AST on Saturday 24 October to close the challenge.
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Bervoets to join Barbados climate and health conference
Sir Tadzio Bervoets will represent Sint Maarten at AUC's Caribbean climate and health conference in Barbados on 27 and 28 October.
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Windwards names four Dominica players in 2027 first-class squad
Windwards Cricket Inc. has named four Dominica cricketers in its 15-player squad for the 2027 men’s first-class season.
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Two Caribbean professionals selected for climate leaders fellowship
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre named Christianna Paul and Tristan Ward as fellows in a CDB-supported programme.
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Colorectal cancer screening to open on Sint Eustatius on 26 October 2026
Free colorectal cancer screening for women and men aged 55 to 75 will begin on Sint Eustatius on Monday 26 October 2026.
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USM hosts public lecture on perimenopause and menopause
USM said its 15 October public lecture covered menopause symptoms, treatment options and questions from attendees.
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NV GEBE plans electrical rewiring at Emilio Wilson Park
NV GEBE says Walker Electrical Company will rewire Emilio Wilson Park, with work expected from late October through November 2026.
