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Arrindell attends FRED Job Fair and Conference in Rotterdam
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell attended the FRED Job Fair and Conference in Rotterdam on 24 October.
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SER says appointment delays held up formal advice in 2025
In its 2025 annual report, the SER said delayed appointment decrees held up advice and added about three months to its work.
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Saba candidate urges council motion for retired civil servants gathering
UPM candidate Dave Levenstone has asked Saba’s Island Council to seek a January gathering for retired civil servants.
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Mercelina says VNG talks covered support, EU funding options
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says talks with VNG covered technical support, EU funding options and engagement with ministers.
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Connor discusses Mental Health Project with Trust Fund representatives
Minister Claret Connor met Trust Fund representatives to discuss the Mental Health Project before committee meetings in the week of 26 October.
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Bonaire immigration conference examines AI, drones and cooperation
Caribbean Netherlands immigration agencies met on Bonaire on Friday 23 October to discuss cooperation and technology, including AI and biometric identification.
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MP Lewis questions General Affairs cleaning and security employment
MP Lyndon Lewis has asked Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina for staffing, appointment and salary details for Ministry of General Affairs workers.
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STAT launches website and interactive statistics dashboard
Government of Sint Maarten says STAT launched a website and dashboard for exploring official statistics on Thursday 22 October.
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Gumbs says Road Fund legal work is aimed for completion in 2028
Government says VROMI will receive Cg 5 million in the 2027 budget if Parliament leaves the line item unchanged.
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Government commissions feasibility study on Development Bank
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs said Government is assessing a Development Bank and has made no decision to establish one.
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Civil servants expected to receive 2.5% indexation and back pay on 23 October
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs said civil servants are expected to receive a 2.5% salary indexation and back pay on Friday 23 October.
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Mercelina visits Philips Healthcare during Netherlands mission
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina visited Philips Healthcare in Best on 22 October to discuss medical technology and remote clinical support.
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Ottley cites 1,085 undocumented students in case for residency law
MP Omar Ottley told Parliament that 1,085 undocumented students attend local schools as he defended a proposed residency law.
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Public consultation on National Gambling Ordinance opens 26 October
Government of St. Maarten will accept public comments on its draft National Gambling Ordinance from 26 October to 4 December 2026.
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Doran flags six-month gap in Social Economic Council board
MP Egbert J. Doran said on Thursday 22 October that the non-functioning SER Board could delay legislation requiring council advice.
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Audit Chamber says Road Fund objection procedure remains open
The General Audit Chamber told Parliament on Thursday 22 October that its Road Fund objection procedure remains unresolved.
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VROMI to block illegal wastewater pipes connected to drains and roads
VROMI says it will block illegal wastewater connections to public drains and roads and monitor breaches of disposal rules.
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Lewis raises small-jurisdiction security needs at ParlAmericas congress in Chile
MP Lyndon Lewis called for regional cooperation, resourced justice institutions and workable security laws at a ParlAmericas panel in Chile.
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Aruba AG warns of pressure on democratic rule of law
Attorney General Amalin Flanegin cited crime, disinformation and declining trust during a Curaçao court ceremony on Friday 16 October.
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Gumbs says developers fund two infrastructure PPPs
Minister Patrice Gumbs said government funded Billy Folly Road upgrades while developers are paying for two other PPP projects.
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PRO plans Bonaire meeting with European Parliament members
PRO's Bonaire branch plans a free 28 October meeting with MEPs Marit Maij and Mohammed Chahim on Europe and the island.
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Wescot-Williams raises referendum rules at constitution panel
At a 12 October constitution panel, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams said referendum procedures need an ordinance now under consideration.
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Gumbs says new zoning plan needed as tender closes 30 October
Government says a new zoning plan is needed to replace 2014 plans and guide development, with tender proposals due 30 October.
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Mercelina discusses oversight, economy and Trust Fund projects in Netherlands
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina’s Netherlands visit included talks on public oversight, economic resilience and Trust Fund projects.
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Gumbs says proposed 2027 road allocation is Cg5 million
Minister Patrice Gumbs says the proposed 2027 road allocation rises to Cg5 million, with another Cg4 million sought for resurfacing.
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Breadfruit Tree Initiative remains in preliminary planning
Minister Claret Connor says pest-control concerns are being discussed as government develops its Breadfruit Tree Initiative.
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Dutch Parliament website disabled after PHP security alert
The Tweede Kamer disabled its website on Wednesday 21 October after CERT-EU warned of two critical PHP vulnerabilities.
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Curaçao targets FAA review in 2027 and explores U.S. preclearance at Hato Airport
Curaçao plans to seek an FAA aviation assessment in 2027 while exploring U.S. border preclearance at Hato Airport.
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Arrindell attends Armenia independence reception in The Hague
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell represented Sint Maarten at Armenia’s 35th independence reception in The Hague.
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Gumbs says government regained 17 hectares for proposed terrestrial park
VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs said four Cul-de-Sac parcels totalling 172,626 square metres are back under government control.
