GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament raised a wide range of questions during the Central Committee meeting on the draft 2026 national budget, pressing Government for clarification on budget figures, project execution, public service staffing, government-owned companies, healthcare financing, infrastructure, housing and possible relief for residents.

GREAT BAY--Following her recent proposal to the Minister of Justice requesting consideration of the Ride Smart SXM initiative for inclusion in the 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan, Member of Parliament Sjamira D.M. Roseburg is now calling on the people of St. Maarten to become part of the solution through the launch of the Drive Smart SXM community challenge.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira D.M. Roseburg has formally submitted a road safety proposal to the Minister of Justice, requesting that the proposed Ride Smart SXM initiative be considered for inclusion in the 2026 Crime Fund Policy Plan, which has been incorporated into the national budget.

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Lions Club officially welcomed its new leadership team during its annual Change of Board Ceremony held on Saturday, June 14, at Infinity Restaurant in Oyster Pond.

GREAT BAY--A new United Nations Annual Results Report highlights St. Maarten’s strong recovery from recent shocks, while warning that the country remains highly exposed to climate risk, tourism dependence, income inequality and long-term structural vulnerabilities.

GREAT BAY--The National Employment Services Center (NESC), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), has intensified preparations for the Third National Job Fair, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In advance of the event, participating businesses and job seekers will also be invited to an exclusive Business Networking Event on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA).