New plate design selected

The public has chosen Shadani Fleming?s design as the winner. For the past few weeks the Ministry of Finance organized a design competition to choose what will be the artwork used for the Sint Maarten License plate. Three submissions for license plate were posted to the Sint Maarten Government Facebook page and citizens were encouraged […]
Read More →Minister Lawrence: Construction to Begin at Princess Juliana International Airport

This is a major milestone for the country, as today is the beginning, as we move towards a new outlook, we start to put the pieces together commencing with the reconstruction of the airport, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Hon. Roger Lawrence said on Monday. Minister Roger Lawrence met with […]
Read More →Travel Requirements to be Adjusted as of October 1st. More Travel Opportunities from the Latin American Market

As of October 1st, 2021, the banned travel countries list will be eliminated, and these countries will be placed in a new ?very high risk,? category that will have the following requirements. Travelers originating from these countries must be fully vaccinated; and must provide valid proof of a negative PCR test not older than 48-hours […]
Read More →MP Ludmilla De Weever: “St. Maarten experienced the fastest-growing stayover tourism recovery…”

~ Former Minister of TEATT and now Member of Parliament Ludmilla De Weever says: “St. Maarten experienced the fastest-growing stayover tourism recovery since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic.” ~ PHILIPSBURG — St. Maarten is clearly on the rebound as the arrival numbers are on the rise and practically going through the roof and […]
Read More →Winair: Air Antilles has announced today that all flights will resume as normal

Simpson Bay, August 31, 2021 – Winair would like to inform its customer that Air Antilles has announced today that all flights will resume as normal. As per the release of Air Antilles the following was communicated: The responses provided to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) by our company on the evolution of […]
Read More →Prime Minister Jacobs meets with Ballast Nedam International Projects CEO

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held an introductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Mr. Roy van Eijsden. Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP) was chosen as the General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project and officially signed the agreement with PJIAE N.V. on […]
Read More →Roger Lawrence sworn in as Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication

Today, Thursday, August 26, 2021, former Senior Manager of Port St. Maarten Roger Lawrence was ceremoniously sworn in as Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) at the cabinet of His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday. Lawrence was put forth by the United People?s (UP) party as candidate minister after former Minister of TEATT […]
Read More →One thousand students registered for school bus service

PHILIPSBURG — The government has reintroduced school bus cards “to improve the service in school-bussing,” Minister Rodolphe Samuel (Education, Culture, Youth and Sports) said at last Wednesday’s Council of Ministers press briefing. So far, a thousand students have registered for the cards. All students, registered or not, will be able to use the school bus […]
Read More →Minister Ottley meets with bus drivers association

On Sunday August 8th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held an information session with the bus drivers association at the Milton Peters College, this meeting was initiated by Ms. Lisette Coffi. The Minister was one of the presenters for the session and delivered a message that could resonate […]
Read More →ODM calls on Boat Owners/Mariners to Review Hurricane Season Preparatory Plans

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) said the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Weather & Climate Research in its Atlantic seasonal hurricane activity forecast released on Thursday still foresees an above-average 2021 hurricane season. Boat owners/mariners are being advised by the ODM to once again review their hurricane preparatory plans, so they can be ready […]
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