Ministry of General Affairs

Wuite delivers National Statement to 40th Session of UNESCO General Conference

On November 14, 2019, Minister Plenipotentiary Jorien Wuite delivered Sint Maarten’s National Statement at the 40th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

Sint Maarten hosts AWOK meeting

On November 13th and 14th the annual AWOK (Ambtelijk Wetgevingsoverleg Koninkrijksrelaties) meeting was held at Simpson Bay Resort and Marina.

During this two-day meeting, legislative...

The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary Celebrates Sint Maarten’s Day in Grand Style

Wuite delivering her speech to 200+ attendees in celebration of ‘We Story’.

After four months of preparations and communication with participants, the Cabinet of the Minister...

ODM: Wednesday marks World Tsunami Awareness Day

National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson says Wednesday, November 5 marks World Tsunami Awareness Day.

In the last century, Tsunamis according to United Nations (UN)...

Council of Ministers take decision to extend contracts of NVGEBE Managing Board of Directors

On Monday afternoon, October 21st the Council of Ministers during an extraordinary general meeting of the Shareholder took the decision to extend the contracts of...

OCTA 2019 signing declaration Oceans in Brussels

The Government of Sint Maarten signed the Octa Oceans Declaration and Roadmap in Brussels last week. This declaration highlights common marine priorities amongst OCT's, encourages...

Voters asked to udate their information at civil registry

Philipsburg—The Civil Registry Department would hereby like to invite all eligible voters in connection with the upcoming parliamentary elections to update their voter information.

Citizens...

Fire Dept./ODM: Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – “Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services,” was the theme for International Day for Disaster...

Traffic Alert: Drive with Caution. Hazardous road conditions due to Heavy Rainfall

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Motorists are advised to drive with caution due to hazardous road conditions throughout the country caused by persistent rain...

Prime Minister Romeo-Marlin steps down in order to depoliticize important matters

PHILIPSBURG – On Thursday October 10th, Prime Minister the Honorable Leona Romeo Marlin decided to step down to depoliticize important matters that are pending decision...

CABINET OF THE MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY OBSERVES 9th ANNIVERSARY ON CONSTITUTION DAY

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – October 10, 2019 marks the 9th year of country status and the representation of Sint Maarten in the Kingdom...

Council of Ministers accepts resignation of Prime Minister & Minister of Justice

PHILIPSBURG – On Thursday October 10th, the Council of Ministers accepted the resignation letters of Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin and Minister of Justice Cornelius deWeever,...

9 OCTOBER 2019 IS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION REGISTRATION NEW POLITICAL PARTIES

Philipsburg: The Electoral Council hereby wishes to inform prospective political parties desirous of participating in the upcoming elections on 9 January 2020 that:

In view of...

BAK and USM soon to start second Lecture Series on Sustainable Development

The first lecture series on sustainable development, organized by the University of St. Martin (USM), the department of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and the...

Council of Ministers takes decision to postpone Postulation Day

As a result of the decision on October 1st, of all the members of the Central Voting Bureau to make their positions available, the Council...

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