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Dutch government develops stricter rules for official Facebook use
The Dutch national government is developing a framework that would require agencies to justify official Facebook use and address privacy risks.
Monday 2 November 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
12 storiesGovernment
3 stories
Official
Government says IVSA is working with Altus on public access and digital services
Government says IVSA is working with Altus Communication and Website Design to review procedures and develop a public services website.
Official
IVSA begins staff assessments with Inspired Psychology
The Government of Sint Maarten said IVSA has started individual and workplace assessments before a team-development phase.
Crime & Court
1 storyIn brief
KPSM investigates Bush Road crash involving scooter rider
KPSM says a man was found with severe upper-body injuries and no signs of life after a Bush Road crash on Monday 2 November.
Business
6 storiesIn brief
Anguilla fuel surcharge reaches EC$1.20 per kilowatt-hour for October
ANGLEC announced on Friday 30 October that its October fuel surcharge reached EC$1.20 per kilowatt-hour.
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Republic Bank loan promotion offers prizes for approved customers
Republic Bank (EC) Limited’s holiday loan promotion offers approved customers a chance to win from more than 1,500 prizes.
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Toronto tourism event promotes St. Maarten and French St. Martin to Canadian advisers
A Toronto presentation detailed on Monday 2 November promoted both sides of the island as airlines list 22 weekly winter flights.
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Porter gets Canadian licence that could allow St. Maarten flights
Canada’s transport regulator approved Porter Airlines for scheduled international service on 29 October, but no St. Maarten route has been announced.
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St. Maarten represented at Fort Lauderdale boat show through Destination Hub
St. Maarten joined the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show through Destination Hub, which also took part in September’s Monaco Yacht Show.
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Mariana Fleming completes requirements for Dutch RA qualification
Audit Team St. Maarten says auditor Mariana Fleming completed the final examination required for Dutch RA registration in October 2026.
Community
2 storiesIn brief
PCCC reading programme brings Tamara Leonard to St Joseph School
Caribbean children’s author Tamara Leonard led two reading and storytelling sessions for 25 Grade 3 pupils in October.
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Thirty seniors attend cybercrime safety workshop
Thirty seniors joined Foresee Foundation’s free online safety workshop on Saturday 31 October, led by cybersecurity expert Erik Jan Koedijk.
