Amid an uncertain external environment CBCS maintains a cautions monetary policy stance.

Willemstad/Philipsburg:---  On June 18, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) decided to maintain its monetary policy stance unchanged. This decision reflects two considerations. On the one hand, the monetary union continues to benefit from a strong external position, with gross official reserves providing more than five months of import coverage. On the other hand, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East and their potential spillover effects on commodity and financial markets, as well as re...

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Kadaster introduces dedicated email contacts to improve customer service.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Kadaster St. Maarten has introduced dedicated email contact addresses to make it easier for customers to access services, obtain information, and receive timely assistance. The new contact channels are designed to ensure that inquiries, requests, and feedback are directed to the appropriate department, allowing for more efficient handling and improved customer service.

Registry Services
Customers seeking assistance with registry-related matters are encouraged to contact: registry@kadaster.sx.
This email address can be used to ...

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VROMI Minister Gumbs Receives Housing Development Plan for Belvedere.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maartener Dejon Daly, a student at the Breda University of Applied Sciences, submitted his final thesis to the Ministry of VROMI, concluding his six-month internship.

Dejon’s thesis, ‘Entitled Resilience through Spatial Design’, presents scenarios for the development of Belvedere North, which the Government purchased earlier this year. Daly and the Minister worked closely in formulating his research question: “How can urban design interventions empower Sint Maarten communities to build and maintain hurricane resilience t...

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ODM Calls on Construction Sector to Ensure Building Sites are Storm-Hurricane Ready.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The Ministry of General Affairs' Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is calling on contractors, builders, developers, and trenching and excavation companies to ensure that comprehensive storm-ready plans are in place for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

The first named storm of the season, Arthur, formed on Wednesday near the coasts of the U.S. state of Texas; however, it has since dissipated.

With construction activities taking place across the country, ODM is emphasizing the importance of securing building sites...

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