Building evacuation training at the Police Head Quarters
PHILIPSBURG — On Monday July 30th at approximately 10.30 a.m. the fire alarm at the Police Head Quarters in Philipsburg went off causing all employees in the building at the time to be evacuated and guided More...
The Rotary Club Of Sint Maarten Hosts “Pop Dinner Party” In Support Of Sister Marie Laurence Primary School
PHILIPSBURG — SINT MAARTEN — July 15, 2018 – The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten hosted a “Pop-Up” dinner party in support of Sister Marie Laurence Primary School on July 8, 2018. A first More...
World Youth Skills Day on July 15
Great Bay — St. Maarten — On July 15th, 2018, young people worldwide will be celebrating the international World Youth Skills Day (WYSD. The United Nations General Assembly designated the international More...
Residents advised of HUREX 2018 Training Exercise planned for June 26
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — Hurricane Exercise 2018 (HUREX 2018) will once again involve a major training exercise that will take place on Tuesday, June 26 between the hours of 8.30am and 10.30am. Residents More...
Lee Elaborates On Process For Reconstruction Work Permits
In the Council of Ministers press briefing of Wednesday June 20th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor, Emil Lee elaborated on the efforts of the Ministry in relation to the granting of More...
Port St. Maarten to launch Regional Human Resource Training Outpost for Logistical Excellence
PORT ST. MAARTEN — Port St. Maarten will be establishing a human resources training outpost in the third quarter of 2018. Recent stakeholder meetings which included Global Port Training have been a success. Further More...
Doing Business with the World Bank on St. Maarten
PHILIPSBURG — Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a Recovery Trust Fund for Sint Maarten in the amount of €470 million was established by the Netherlands. The Trust Fund will be More...
Basic Police training starts again
Philipsburg — The Basic Police Training (BPO) for the recruits that was postponed last year due to the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria has restarted. Chief Inspector Rob Appelhof from Police Academy More...
GRACITA CALLS FOR LOWERING OF BRIDGE ENTRY FEES
“LOCAL AUTHORITIES MUST CONSIDER LOWERING BRIDGE ENTRY FEES AS A STIMULUS TO ATTRACT AND KEEP THE LUCRATIVE YACHTING INDUSTRY IN SINT MAARTEN.” “APPROVAL OF THE STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCH More...
Millions for training hospitality workers
PHILIPSBURG – The amendment to the 2017 budget contains a provision of 8 million guilders for a training program for employees in the hospitality sector, Finance Minister Richard Gibson said yesterday afternoon More...
