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Science Fair Foundation Welcomes Anguilla Robotics Association for Science Week 2025.

publicviewing02042025 PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) is excited to announce its partnership with the Anguilla Robotics Association (ARA) for the 2025 Science Fair. For the first time, alongside the incredible projects presented by participating secondary schools, primary school students and the general public will have the opportunity to experience live robotic demonstrations and interact with robotic kits courtesy of ARA during their designated viewing sessions.

SMSFF is incredibly proud to host the ARA, as this collaboration highlights the spirit of regional cooperation and provides an additional opportunity for hands-on exposure to emerging technology.

“This year, we revamped the categories of the National Science Fair and included Computer, Software, and Robotics as part of our commitment to innovation,” said Dr. Rolinda Carter, President of SMSFF. With this change, we wanted to do something different. We are extremely excited about our collaboration with ARA, as it not only adds to the Fair’s impact but also fosters future opportunities for our local schools. Our mission has always been to 'inspire, empower, and cultivate a passion for STEAM, and this initiative brings us one step closer to that goal.”

The general public is invited to two viewing sessions at the Aleeze Convention Center:

Thursday, April 3, 2025: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 4, 2025: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Featuring the Anguilla Robotics Association)

We look forward to seeing the community at the public viewing sessions.

Science Week 2025, themed "Change and Adapt with AI," is held from March 31, 2025, to April 4, 2025, with its award ceremony to recognise the participants' achievements on April 12, 2025. Activities for the week included a lecture and panel discussion on AI in education and hands-on field trips to STEAM-related locations. The annual Science Fair that showcases student projects and features STEAM demonstrations takes place on Thursday April 3 and Friday April 4, 2025.

Continuation Public meeting of Parliament regarding the draft National Ordinance containing rules on higher education.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on April 3, 2025.

The Public meeting which was adjourned on February 17, 2025 at agenda point 3 and March 13, 2025 will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:

3. Ontwerplandsverordening houdende regels inzake het hoger onderwijs en onderzoek (Landsverordening hoger onderwijs) (IS/431/2022-2023 d.d. 8 februari 2023) (Zittingsjaar 2022-2023-165)

Draft National Ordinance containing rules on higher education and research (National Ordinance on higher education) (IS/431/2022-2023 dated 8 February 2023) (Parliamentary year 2022-2023-165)

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet, www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament and www.pearlfmradio.sx

The Committee of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry of Parliament to meet with the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) for an update regarding agriculture on Sint Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Permanent Committee of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry (CAFAH) of Parliament will be meeting on April 3, 2025.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication will be in attendance.

The agenda points are:
1. Incoming documents
2. Update by the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication regarding agriculture on Sint Maarten

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament and www.pearlfmradio.sx

Postponement Committee of Kingdom Affairs and Inter-Parliamentary Relations (CKAIR) meeting regarding documents related to the proposed Windward Islands Economic Union.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Permanent Committee meeting no. 03, which was to be held today, Wednesday, April 2, 202,5 at 15.00 hrs. with as agenda points:
1. Incoming documents
2. Appointment of a vice-chairman of the committee
3. Discussion on the documents related to the proposed Windward Islands Economic Union in preparation for the SSS Cooperative meeting (IS/623/2024-2025 dated February 18, 2025)

has been postponed until further notice due to the continuation of the urgent Public meeting no. 12.

The Next “Let’s Get Fit Sint Maarten” is this Saturday, April 5. Are You Ready for Zumba?

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The next “Let’s Get Fit Sint Maarten” activity is Zumba & Obstacle Fitness, which will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 4:00 PM at the Vineyard Office Park Complex in Philipsburg. CPS is encouraging everyone to participate in this healthy and engaging afternoon of activities.

The Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is collaborating with Monster Factory to organize a “Let’s Get Fit Sint Maarten” pre-event to commemorate the upcoming World Health Day (WHD) 2025.

Participants are urged to register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +1 721 520-4162.

Participants will also have the opportunity to partake in a health screening session that covers glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI (Body Mass Index).

There will be healthy refreshments available for all those who attend.

World Health Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, April 7th, with the theme “Healthy beginning, hopeful futures.” The World Health Organization (WHO) will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

The WHO says the health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all.

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