Environment

Caribbean Reef Shark with Diver- Credit SXM Divers 2

Sint Maarten Waters Recognized as an Important Shark and Ray Area Under IUCN Global Standard

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St. Maarten Flowers

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Everything StMaarten Cakes bakes, they bake with love

Carmona Báez, Tadzio Bervoets Receive Presidents Award 2026

Antonio Carmona Báez and Tadzio Bervoets Receive Presidents Award at St. Martin Book Fair 2026

Bervoets presenting on Blue Carbon Structures at the Green Growth Conference in Trinidad in January 2025

Tadzio Bervoets to Present on Conservation Colonialism and Fortress Management in the Dutch and French Caribbean at Major Regional Conference

New Snail Exhibit Launches at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House Saturday, December 6th

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St. Maarten Flowers

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Let your tummy smile

Everything StMaarten Cakes bakes, they bake with love

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ODM: Hurricane Milton One for the Record Books. Advises Community to Remain Vigilant and Prepared

Saba’s Plan for a Coral Comeback

4th Trash Run Set for October 27th, with Dedication to the Environment, Wellness, and Community.

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Storybook Ti Koko and Kush Kush at Van Dorp bookstore for Literacy Month in St. Martin

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Food Safety and Medicine Storage Tips during Power Outages this Hurricane Season

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Bank says farewell with USD$25 000 gift to marine project

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NV GEBE successfully hosts initial 'Candid Conversations' series for the general public

C&W Communications ready for 2024 Hurricane Season

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Acting Prime Minister and Acting Minister of VROMI Veronica Jansen-Webster on the GEBE Energy Crisis

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General Public Statement NV GEBE

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina & EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina, Hosts EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen for a Strategic Lunch Meeting

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PM Mercelina goes on a Surprise Visit to GEBE Power Plant

1,012 POUNDS OF GARBAGE COLLECTED AT FLOW WELLNESS BOUTIQUE TRASH RUN

Proselyte Reef/Man of War Shoals Marine Park Marker Buoy Reinstalled at Reef

Alarming amounts of single-use plastics collected, and construction debris found, during ICC 2023

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Honorable Minister Egbert J. Doran Approves St. Maarten’s ‘Way Forward’ for Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project

Join Us for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 16th at Little Bay Beach and Pond near Belair!

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Free Native and Heritage Plant Giveaway at Amuseum Naturalis this Saturday

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SSSD launches School Earthquake Poster and Jingle Competition

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GRACITA: “PUBLIC –PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IS THE WAY FORWARD TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS”

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PFP, De Weever reaffirms motion of disapproval with Over-the-Bank verdict

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Proselyte Reef/Man of War Shoals Marine Park Marker Buoy Removed for Maintenance

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ODM calls on Boat Owners/Mariners to Review Hurricane Season Preparatory Plans

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Ministry of VROMI Grants Rental Agreement for Underwater muSEAum in Sint Maarten

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Clarification on Nature Foundation’s Involvement in Underwater Museum

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Ban on Single-Use Plastic to begin with border control

Community Police Officer John Boyrard & Representatives of Environmental Protection in the Caribbean, Princess Juliana International Airport & LIVVIT

Anti-littering signage placed by EPIC, R4CR, and community partners

Deputy Prime Minister Doran Wraps up Successful U.N. Water Conference

Photo 2 - Members of Republic Bank’s staff planting trees at the Marquis Estate in Babonneau, St. Lucia.

Republic Bank partners with the Forestry Division to plant over 120 Trees

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Fire department issues fire warning due to dry spell

Bird guide training

The Nature Foundation St. Maarten trains residents to become professional Birding Tour Guides

CCRIF Workshop February 2023 - Participants

CCRIF Hosts Regional Technical Workshop on Parametric Insurance and Modelling for its Caribbean Members

4995.95 KG of waste collected by the Nature Foundation since start of In-No-Plastic Project.

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Prime Minister to Launch Plastic-Free Project

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Reliving the natural habitat

Hurricane Preparedness Board Game developed

Sint Maarten Invasive Species Management

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Community Clean-Up at FOGA Salt Factory a Success!

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Royal Family members to Visit In-No-Plastic Science Fair

VNGI, NRPB welcomes the public to discuss Sint Maarten’s solid waste future

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Ministers identify some urgent needs during Philipsburg tour

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Nature Foundation Reports Two Sea Turtles Fatally Struck by Boats in Second Week of January, Painting a Dark Picture for 2023

PJIAE N.V. supports Nature Foundation’s In-No-Plastic team on their quest to increase public awareness concerning plastic marine litter on St. Maarten

Receiving Search Light SMTA

St. Maarten Timeshare Association donates Search Light Equipment to Sea Rescue Foundation

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Minister Doran begins Ground Work for 2023 Initiatives

Better waste management in the pipeline with launch of solid waste management project

Teacher Workshop

Nature Foundation St. Maarten, California Academy of Sciences, successfully pilots science and nature related activities with local high schools

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Ministry VROMI to take Measures to Lower Salt Pond Water Levels

Water Rights Alegria Labels

Minister Doran: Country Sint Maarten wins case against Alegria for long lease water rights

EPIC Youth Ambassadors Certified in CPR and First Aid

Ten students assisting EPIC Foundation as Youth Ambassadors

Residents and businesses next to the landfill in the process of being relocated to support improvements in local solid waste management

CCRIF Risk Pool MOU signing November 2022

Ground-breaking MOU signed at COP27 sees global risk pools join forces to raise visibility and influence

R4CR Press Release

The Nature Foundation St. Maarten partners with Resources for Community Resilience to Support the Birding and Eco-tourism Project

Kidz At Sea SXM Coastal Cleanup Project Successfully Hosted Scuba Dive Opportunities for St Maarten Youth

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Kidz At Sea SXM Coastal Cleanup Project Carries Out First Underwater Cleanup Of The Year In Collaboration With St Maarten Nature Foundation And Local Dive Companies.

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Nature Foundation St. Maarten collaborates with schools and businesses to engage and educate local communities and youth

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Nature Foundation Gives Sea Turtle Training During 2022 Nesting Season

Alarming amounts of single-use plastics collected during ICC 2022

SHTA Beach cleaner Project Used as Regional Best Practice by CHTA

Cay-Hill Communty Clean Up Sat 10 Sep 2022

Cay-Hill Community Council hosts its first Cay-Hill Community Cleanup

Proposed location of Marion artificial reef identified, to be placed in Man of War Shoal Marine Park

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One step closer to improved living conditions in Belvedere Towers

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran to create path for elderly and disabled persons to access beach

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry of VROMI commits to Completing Dutch Quarter Sewage Project

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Government of Sint Maarten

?Only One Earth.? ?Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature?

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran Reappoints Nature Foundation as Ecosystem Authority

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran clarifies Zoning Plan Process

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Government of Sint Maarten

Recent rainfall could increase mosquito population. Residents advised to Check Gardens/Yards for Breeding Habitats

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry of VROMI takes Rainfall Mitigation Measures. Interruption in Great Bay Beachgoing Activities

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Ministry of VROMI finalizes New Building Codes and Environmental Norms; Receives Build Back Better Products

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Government of Sint Maarten

The Sint Maarten Disaster Management Organization

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Government of Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten announces partnership with GridMarket and the Island Resilience Partnership to achieve key energy and carbon goals

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry VROMI Recommences with Road Maintenance Program

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Government of Sint Maarten

CPS calls on the Community to Remove Mosquito Breeding Habitats by Cleaning Up Yards and Gardens

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Government of Sint Maarten

It is hurricane season. Remain Proactive in Removing Mosquito Breeding Habitats after Rainfall events

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Government of Sint Maarten

DUST WARNING; THOSE SUSCEPTIBLE REMAIN CAUTIOUS

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Government of Sint Maarten

First Nature Policy Plan 2021-2025 as Country on Public Review for One-Month

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Government of Sint Maarten

Removal of Vessels from Oyster Pond Lagoon

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Government of Sint Maarten

Friday's Quake a Reminder to be Earthquake/Tsunami Ready

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Appeals court rules in favor of Country Sint Maarten in Alegria court case

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry of VROMI issues public notice: Great Bay Channel open for Pumping Operation /Advises against swimming in Great Bay

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Government of Sint Maarten

Single-use plastics cross-border venture

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry of VROMI alerts public to Great Salt Pond Pumping Operation. Advises against bathing/swimming in Great Bay

VROMI Gov Building Development Plans (1)

Minister Doran intends to bring life to Philipsburg

Mosquito Larvae Index

Drums and car tires top sources for mosquito breeding sites

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran denies Alegria's water rights

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry of VROMI alerts public to Great Salt Pond Pumping Operation. Advises against bathing/swimming in Great Bay

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Government of Sint Maarten

Four cases of fish poisoning reported to CPS

Car wrecks cleanup campaign starts Monday, September 21, 2020

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran: Country Sint Maarten intends to appeal Alegria's court ruling

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Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran meets with district cleaners

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Government of Sint Maarten

Have a plan in place this Hurricane Season for your pets and livestock

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Government of Sint Maarten

"FIGHT BACK" Mosquito Awareness Open House and Unused Tire Drop Off at Cole Bay Community Help Desk

Minister Egbert Jurendy Doran press photo

Government of Sint Maarten

Minister Doran informs public of districts cleanup

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Government of Sint Maarten

Ministry VROMI Traffic Alert: Traffic diversion in Dutch Quarter with road closures as of June 1

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Government of Sint Maarten

Doran allocates land for Waste Water Treatment Plant