Sint Maarten.
country on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Michael Peters works for PJIA in Sint Maarten, and SAHA operates within the Sint Maarten airport.Some support1 report
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Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten participated in joint consultations regarding justice and established a youth crime working group.Some support2 reports
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Sint Maarten PM Luc Mercelina visited Philips in Eindhoven and met with the Council of State.Some support1 report
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Cooperation initiatives were discussed with leaders of Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Aruba, involving the Netherlands as part of the Kingdom.Some support1 report2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Sint Maarten achieved autonomy within the Kingdom and established a new Parliament following negotiations in Willemstad.Some support1 report
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Solomon Islands provides fuel to Sint Maarten and GEBE, while Omar Ottley monitors the fuel costs.Some support1 report
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VVD raised governance reforms in Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curaçao on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.Some support2 reports18 developments inside
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MP questioned Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling regarding the incarceration of Theo Heyliger in Sint Maarten.Some support6 reports
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In Sint Maarten, discussions regarding the national budget for the fiscal year 2026 are currently underway.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Grisha Heyliger-Marten oversees tourism and economic affairs of Sint Maarten.Some support5 reports5 developments inside
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The Parliament of Sint Maarten approved public funds for the operation of an office, which operates under a Dutch private law foundation and utilizes ABN AMRO accounts of the Cabinet.Some support1 report
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Sint Maarten, in the context of the UNGA, is being used as a forum to guide governments on sustainable procurement practices.Some support1 report
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Residents of Sint Maarten are urged to heed health warnings regarding Alzheimer's disease.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A conference involving Sint Maarten drew from regional health issues.Some support1 report
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A Minister leads the Cabinet in Sint Maarten.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Luc Mercelina was appointed Prime Minister of Sint Maarten on September 11, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Aruba, Netherlands, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten demanded consultation on their international positions.Some support2 reports
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Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten participate in IPKO, with Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg involved.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Luc Mercelina defended government policies in Sint Maarten while facing questioning from parliament and York regarding healthcare qualifications.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Sint Maarten participated in regional AI readiness discussions and ratified a regional outcome statement on responsible AI, emphasizing cooperation with other Caribbean territories.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Parliament outlines AI use in public administration in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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The government of Sint Maarten governs the country and is accountable to the legislative body.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A faction leader addressed urgent national issues in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Ministry in Sint Maarten conducted a local nomination process for young women to gain exposure in the global cruise industry.Some support1 report
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Cross-border criminal networks are active, involving information transfers between Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the Netherlands, with the Dutch Minister of Justice involved.Some support1 report
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Cooperation was established through Land Packages, providing financial assistance and cooperation for reforms among the Dutch Caribbean islands.Some support1 report
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Curaçao and Sint Maarten have established shared central bank operations and financial oversight.Some support1 report
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The government of Sint Maarten is driving housing and resilience projects, with student theses informing policy development.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Government of Sint Maarten highlighted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote national resilience.Some support1 report
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Curaçao and Sint Maarten, small governments, recognize the need for shared specialized legal expertise to manage their unique operational challenges.Some support1 report
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Remnants of tropical storm Dolly are causing heavy rain and flooding in Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, and Saba.Some support1 report
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MP in Sint Maarten proposes changes to the country's immigration laws.Some support1 report
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Sint Maarten, Curaçao, and Aruba use the UNGA platform to highlight shared challenges faced by small island states.Some support1 report
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Minister Melissa Gumbs delivered an assessment during the national budget debate in Sint Maarten.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Ludmila de Weever, an MP for Party for Progress, voted against Minister Gumbs' performance in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Parliament in Sint Maarten debated the national budget for the country.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Sint Maarten parliament calls for urgent institutional reform in financial management.Some support1 report
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The government of Sint Maarten, through Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, is moving forward with legislation to tax short-term rentals booked via platforms like Airbnb and booking.com.Some support1 report
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Parliament in Sint Maarten debated VROMI's performance and confronted the Minister over internal problems.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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The marine industry contributes to the economy of Sint Maarten.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Curaçao donated FADs to support Sint Maarten's fishing industry.Some support3 reports
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The Government of Sint Maarten has been designated as responsible for public safety and risk management.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Sint Maarten is developing a Crime Fund policy plan for the country.Some support1 report
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Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten is defending the economic agenda of Sint Maarten before Parliament.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of General Affairs is managing emergency services in Sint Maarten.Some support2 reports
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Police operations are underway in a police station located in Philipsburg, the capital city of Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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A committee is monitoring the construction progress of the St. Maarten General Hospital in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Curaçao and Sint Maarten must implement international sanctions, including those from the UN, while their financial institutions are under supervision by the CBCS.Some support2 reports
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Draft law in Sint Maarten seeks to strengthen road infrastructure, undergoing initial legal review by the secretariat.Some support1 report
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Draft legislation regarding succession law was submitted for parliamentary review in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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The operational capacity of a ministry in Sint Maarten has been limited, affecting its ability to enforce public safety and risk management policies.Some support1 report
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A Minister and UNOPS experts advised the government on traffic policy in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Governor hosts annual symposium focusing on country development in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Ministerial review of health insurance legislation in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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The central bank is currently monitoring the financial stability of Sint Maarten.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Dutch military personnel provided prison search assistance and briefed the legislature on defense readiness in Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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Coca-Cola, headquartered in Puerto Rico, is distributing products in Sint Maarten and serving the wider Caribbean region.Some support1 report
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Colombia is a regional partner for Sint Maarten.Some support1 report
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The entities comprising the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curaçao and Sint Maarten, are jointly required to adjust prosecutor salaries under Kingdom regulation.Some support2 reports
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Around Sint Maarten this week
News at the entities that move Sint Maarten most-
cabinet StructuralThe Sri Lankan cabinet approved the purchase of TATA trucks from DIMO for police duties.Moves Sint Maarten
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ministry OperationalKevin Bernard, representing the Ministry of Health, addressed healthcare access issues in Punta Gorda.Moves Sint Maarten
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United Nations StructuralMND co-hosts a UN UAV course in Xi'an, with South Africa, Malaysia, and Algeria participating.Moves Sint Maarten
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Esri StructuralEsri conducted research in Ireland starting September 1, 2026.Moves Sint Maarten
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Curaçao StructuralThe Dutch House of Representatives' Committee on Kingdom Relations conducted working visits to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.Moves Sint Maarten
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parliament StructuralManole, a nominee for Minister of Labor, spoke after hearings before Parliament today.Moves Sint Maarten
Connections
The 40 strongest of 112, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Luc Mercelina Structural
Luc Mercelina serves as the Prime Minister within the governance structure of Sint Maarten.
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Nathalie Tackling Structural
Nathalie Tackling serves as the Minister of Justice within the government of Sint Maarten.
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Curaçao Structural
The territories are structurally integrated through a monetary union, shared central bank oversight, and joint governance mechanisms.
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police station Structural
The police station is institutionally located within the borders and jurisdiction of Sint Maarten.
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Philipsburg Structural
Philipsburg functions as the administrative and geographical capital city of Sint Maarten.
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cabinet Structural
The cabinet functions as the executive body of the government of Sint Maarten, carrying out state functions like organizing ceremonies for new citizens.
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parliament Structural
The parliament functions as the legislative and oversight body operating within the political jurisdiction of Sint Maarten.
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Grisha Heyliger-Marten Structural
Grisha Heyliger-Marten serves as a government minister in Sint Maarten, overseeing tourism, economic affairs, and legislative processes.
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Ministry of Justice Structural
The Ministry of Justice functions as a necessary and integrated organ of the Sint Maarten government, responsible for executing state laws and justice matters.
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Netherlands Structural
Sint Maarten is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, subject to Dutch regulation and cooperation arrangements.
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ministry Operational
The ministry is functionally responsible for developing and executing policy plans regarding the Crime Fund for the country of Sint Maarten.
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Marinka Gumbs Structural
Marinka Gumbs holds the formal position of Finance Minister within Sint Maarten.
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justice ministry Structural
The justice ministry is responsible for managing the justice system within Sint Maarten.
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Theo Heyliger Structural
Theo Heyliger is currently incarcerated within the jurisdiction of Sint Maarten.
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VSA Structural
Sint Maarten exercises formal governance over VSA through ministerial oversight and jurisdictional requirements.
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central bank Structural
The central bank monitors, tracks, and projects economic indicators for Sint Maarten, indicating a formal oversight role.
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United Nations Structural
UN measures are implemented via local ordinance in Sint Maarten, establishing a functional dependency.
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Government of Sint Maarten Structural
The Government of Sint Maarten is the administrative body responsible for public safety, risk management, and public services within the state.
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Ministry of General Affairs Structural
The Ministry of General Affairs functions as a governmental body managing services and issuing warnings within Sint Maarten.
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government Structural
The government of Sint Maarten is the formal governing body responsible for the state's affairs, public safety, and development projects.
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Clive Richardson Operational
Clive Richardson advises businesses operating in Sint Maarten regarding hurricane preparedness.
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St. Thomas Operational
The two islands are linked by a new nonstop service, indicating active and ongoing operational interaction.
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Esri Structural
Sint Maarten relies on Esri's ArcGIS technology platform for its operations.
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Melissa Gumbs Structural
Melissa Gumbs holds a ministerial position within the government of Sint Maarten.
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IPKO Structural
Sint Maarten participates in the organization IPKO.
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United Nations General Assembly Shared context
Sint Maarten utilizes the UNGA platform as a forum to highlight challenges faced by small island states.
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booking.com Shared context
booking.com operates within the jurisdiction of Sint Maarten, which is currently considering tax collection legislation affecting online platforms.
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Aruba Mentioned together
High-level representatives of the two island entities discuss potential knowledge exchange and cross-border cooperation.
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Airbnb Shared context
Airbnb operates in Sint Maarten, where short-term rentals are expanding and facing regulatory integration.
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Operational
The relationship involves functional cooperation between the state and the UN body, specifically regarding drug and crime issues.
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Caribbean Netherlands Structural
The salary structure of A is indexed based on standards set by B, indicating a functional dependency.
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Netherlands Antilles Structural
The relationship is governed by succession law, which is currently assessed to be operating under outdated rules.
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house of representatives Shared context
The entities share a context of governance and political activity.
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Middle East Shared context
Sint Maarten is subject to global economic pressures, such as rising shipping costs, driven by developments in the Middle East.
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SAHA Structural
SAHA operates within the airport infrastructure located in Sint Maarten.
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Colombia Operational
Sint Maarten patients utilize healthcare services provided in Colombia.
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Eric van der Burg Operational
A is involved in a cooperation initiative with leaders of Sint Maarten.
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European Court of Human Rights Structural
The European Court of Human Rights exercises jurisdiction over Sint Maarten, applying international human rights law to its actions and conditions.
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Council of Europe Operational
Sint Maarten's government actively engages with the Council of Europe to defend its prison reform policies.
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SAM Shared context
The company operates within the geopolitical context of Sint Maarten, as evidenced by leadership addressing national issues in the country.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Michael Peters works for PJIA in Sint Maarten, and SAHA operates within the Sint Maarten airport.
- Sint Maarten PM Luc Mercelina visited Philips in Eindhoven and met with the Council of State.
- Sint Maarten achieved autonomy within the Kingdom and established a new Parliament following negotiations in Willemstad.
- Solomon Islands provides fuel to Sint Maarten and GEBE, while Omar Ottley monitors the fuel costs.
- VVD raised governance reforms in Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curaçao on October 8, 2026.
September 2026
16 events- Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten participated in joint consultations regarding justice and established a youth crime working group.
- Cooperation initiatives were discussed with leaders of Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Aruba, involving the Netherlands as part of the Kingdom.
- The Parliament of Sint Maarten approved public funds for the operation of an office, which operates under a Dutch private law foundation and utilizes ABN AMRO accounts of the Cabinet.
- Sint Maarten, in the context of the UNGA, is being used as a forum to guide governments on sustainable procurement practices.
- Residents of Sint Maarten are urged to heed health warnings regarding Alzheimer's disease.
- A conference involving Sint Maarten drew from regional health issues.
- Luc Mercelina was appointed Prime Minister of Sint Maarten on September 11, 2026.
- Aruba, Netherlands, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten demanded consultation on their international positions.
- Sint Maarten participated in regional AI readiness discussions and ratified a regional outcome statement on responsible AI, emphasizing cooperation with other Caribbean territories.
- Parliament outlines AI use in public administration in Sint Maarten.
- A faction leader addressed urgent national issues in Sint Maarten.
- Ministry in Sint Maarten conducted a local nomination process for young women to gain exposure in the global cruise industry.
- Cross-border criminal networks are active, involving information transfers between Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the Netherlands, with the Dutch Minister of Justice involved.
- Cooperation was established through Land Packages, providing financial assistance and cooperation for reforms among the Dutch Caribbean islands.
- Curaçao and Sint Maarten have established shared central bank operations and financial oversight.
- The Government of Sint Maarten highlighted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote national resilience.
August 2026
33 events- MP questioned Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling regarding the incarceration of Theo Heyliger in Sint Maarten.
- A Minister leads the Cabinet in Sint Maarten.
- Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten participate in IPKO, with Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg involved.
- The government of Sint Maarten governs the country and is accountable to the legislative body.
- Curaçao and Sint Maarten, small governments, recognize the need for shared specialized legal expertise to manage their unique operational challenges.
- Remnants of tropical storm Dolly are causing heavy rain and flooding in Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, and Saba.
- MP in Sint Maarten proposes changes to the country's immigration laws.
- Sint Maarten, Curaçao, and Aruba use the UNGA platform to highlight shared challenges faced by small island states.
- Minister Melissa Gumbs delivered an assessment during the national budget debate in Sint Maarten.
- Ludmila de Weever, an MP for Party for Progress, voted against Minister Gumbs' performance in Sint Maarten.
- Parliament in Sint Maarten debated the national budget for the country.
- Sint Maarten parliament calls for urgent institutional reform in financial management.
- The government of Sint Maarten, through Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, is moving forward with legislation to tax short-term rentals booked via platforms like Airbnb and booking.com.
- Parliament in Sint Maarten debated VROMI's performance and confronted the Minister over internal problems.
- Curaçao donated FADs to support Sint Maarten's fishing industry.
- The Government of Sint Maarten has been designated as responsible for public safety and risk management.
- Sint Maarten is developing a Crime Fund policy plan for the country.
- Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten is defending the economic agenda of Sint Maarten before Parliament.
- The Ministry of General Affairs is managing emergency services in Sint Maarten.
- Police operations are underway in a police station located in Philipsburg, the capital city of Sint Maarten.
- A committee is monitoring the construction progress of the St. Maarten General Hospital in Sint Maarten.
- Curaçao and Sint Maarten must implement international sanctions, including those from the UN, while their financial institutions are under supervision by the CBCS.
- Draft law in Sint Maarten seeks to strengthen road infrastructure, undergoing initial legal review by the secretariat.
- Draft legislation regarding succession law was submitted for parliamentary review in Sint Maarten.
- The operational capacity of a ministry in Sint Maarten has been limited, affecting its ability to enforce public safety and risk management policies.
- A Minister and UNOPS experts advised the government on traffic policy in Sint Maarten.
- Governor hosts annual symposium focusing on country development in Sint Maarten.
- Ministerial review of health insurance legislation in Sint Maarten.
- The central bank is currently monitoring the financial stability of Sint Maarten.
- Dutch military personnel provided prison search assistance and briefed the legislature on defense readiness in Sint Maarten.
- Coca-Cola, headquartered in Puerto Rico, is distributing products in Sint Maarten and serving the wider Caribbean region.
- Colombia is a regional partner for Sint Maarten.
- The entities comprising the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curaçao and Sint Maarten, are jointly required to adjust prosecutor salaries under Kingdom regulation.
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June 2026
6 events- The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.
- In Sint Maarten, discussions regarding the national budget for the fiscal year 2026 are currently underway.
- Grisha Heyliger-Marten oversees tourism and economic affairs of Sint Maarten.
- Luc Mercelina defended government policies in Sint Maarten while facing questioning from parliament and York regarding healthcare qualifications.
- The government of Sint Maarten is driving housing and resilience projects, with student theses informing policy development.
- The marine industry contributes to the economy of Sint Maarten.