WICSU-PSU and Minister of Labor Honorable R. Brug, Collaborate for Groundbreaking Labor Symposium,.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Windward Islands Civil Servants Union – Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) is pleased to announce the upcoming Labor Symposium/Conference 2025, scheduled for May 13 - 15, 2025. This major event, themed “Empowering Workers & Employers – Know Your Rights, Build Your Future,” will provide a comprehensive platform for labor discussions and education on workplace rights and responsibilities.
A pivotal meeting was held between WICSU-PSU representatives and the Honorable Minister of Labor, Mr. Brug, along with his team on February...

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Updated Passenger Transport Confirmation Letter Process.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) reminds all holders of a passenger transport permit to register their operation with the Transport Control Unit no later than Tuesday, February 25, 2025, to receive a confirmation letter. This letter validates that the operation’s documentation and vehicle meet the applicable regulations to provide transport services.
To date, over 400 applications have been received for the confirmation letter process, categorized as follows:
• 275 taxis
• 100 buses
• 25 vehicles combined of...

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Opposition Members of Parliament complained of being sidelined.

~ Says the Government lied to Parliament and deceived the People. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Six Members of Parliament, all sitting on the Opposition benches of Parliament, told media representatives during a press conference on Friday that they are being sidelined, they were lied to during the budget debate, and most of all, the government of St. Maarten has deceived the people of St. Maarten.
The Members of Parliament said they received the national budget late and that just an hour before the budget debate, they were receiving documents and were not g...

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KPSM staff complete successful four-day crisis management training.

PHILIPSBURG:--- From Monday, February 17, to Thursday, February 20, personnel from the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) took part in a four-day training focused on improving crisis management. The training, organized by the College of Police Chiefs and led by specialists Jeroen ROSENDAAL and Michiel BITTER, aimed to strengthen how teams handle large-scale and special operations (SGBO).

The program covered key skills such as recognizing threats, creating action plans, and solving problems during emergencies. Participants learned how to communicat...

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