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Jetten and Rodríguez discuss energy and trade at UN meeting
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met in New York to discuss energy, trade and regional issues.
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Daniel Gibbs elected Saint-Martin senator after second-round vote
Daniel Gibbs won Saint-Martin’s French Senate seat 13 votes to 11 over Valérie Damaseau.
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Jetten tells UN Caribbean Kingdom has felt climate impacts longer
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten told the UN that Sint Maarten and other Caribbean countries have felt climate effects longer.
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More than 90 attend succession land townhall in Great Bay
More than 90 residents attended a succession land townhall where MP Darryl York sought feedback on proposed Civil Code changes.
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St. Maarten’s first-quarter surplus rises as public debt increases
St. Maarten recorded a Cg 38.6 million first-quarter surplus, while public debt rose to Cg 1.2713 billion.
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Audit report flags accountability gaps in Minister Plenipotentiary Cabinet funds
An Audit Chamber report reviewed by The People’s Tribune questions oversight of about XCG 1.9 million allocated yearly to the Cabinet.
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Bill changing BES governance laws cleared for Council of State advice
A bill to amend the WolBES and FinBES laws affecting Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba can now go to the Council of State.
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Jonathan Johnson nominated as Acting Kingdom Representative from 1 January 2027
Jonathan Johnson is due to become Acting Kingdom Representative for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba on 1 January 2027.
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Netherlands considers water cremation under proposed funeral law
A proposed Dutch law could allow alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation, alongside burial and flame cremation.
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Anguilla prepares rules for party boats from St. Martin and St. Maarten
Anguilla is drafting changes to cruising permits and customs rules for visiting party boats, with public consultation planned.
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Six candidates seek Saint-Martin Senate seat
Saint-Martin’s 25 grand electors will choose one senator on 27 September, with six candidates reported by Faxinfo.
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Perry Geerlings named Sint Maarten member of Financial Supervision Boards
Perry Geerlings is due to join the Cft on 1 October for three years, replacing Julisa Frans as Sint Maarten’s member.
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Sint Eustatius to hold council, Electoral College elections on 17 March 2027
Sint Eustatius voters are scheduled to elect a seven-seat Island Council and Electoral College on 17 March 2027.
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Jansen-Webster calls for job fair employment follow-up
MP Veronica Jansen-Webster called for National Job Fair attendance and employment data to be shared with Parliament.
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Vocational education reform project moves into implementation
A Ministry of ECYS vocational education reform project will activate an education and labour advisory council and review PSVE/VSBO and SBO.
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Roseburg responds to killing of Peruvian candidate Susy Aponte Polo
MP Sjamira Roseburg called for women to be able to take part in public life without fear, after Susy Aponte Polo was killed in Peru.
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Roseburg asks Government to review emergency powers, add prison space
MP Sjamira Roseburg asked Government to review stronger crime measures as Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling outlined detention plans.
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Arrindell meets Lebanese ambassador in The Hague
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Lebanese Ambassador Walid Minkara discussed possible business and tourism links.
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National Job Fair reports on-the-spot hires as more than 40 companies take part
Government and NESC’s third National Job Fair drew more than 40 companies, with officials telling The People’s Tribune some applicants were hired on site.
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Tackling reviews 2015 traffic-law proposal as road reforms are considered
Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling told Parliament a 2015 traffic-law proposal is under review.
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Justice minister outlines rules for fatal crashes, DUI evidence and deportation
Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling answered Parliament’s questions on crash investigations, testing, leaving a scene and immigration removal.
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MP Lewis questions money-laundering enforcement and Justice data
MP Lyndon Lewis questioned money-laundering enforcement, Justice statistics and resources during Parliament’s 24 September meeting.
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Great Bay lot across from Central Bank closes 7pm Thursday for SDG Expo
The parking lot across from the Central Bank Building in Great Bay closes to motorised traffic from 7pm Thursday until 11:59pm Friday for the Sustainable Development Goals Expo, the government said.
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Curaçao agrees school safety measures after teacher injured in knife incident
Curaçao ministers agreed measures including bag checks and school supervision after a teacher was injured during a knife incident in Otrobanda.
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Parliament resumes road-safety debate with Justice Minister at 10am Thursday
Parliament's urgent public meeting on traffic accidents and road safety resumes Thursday 24 September at 10am in Philipsburg, with the Minister of Justice.
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Public health office CPS closes from 10am Friday, reopens Monday
Collective Prevention Services, which runs the baby wellness clinic, closes its Philipsburg office from 10am Friday 25 September and reopens Monday 28 September.
