NCL increases calls to Port St. Maarten in alignment with ports goal of diversifying cruise offerings and enhancing passenger experiences.

PORT ST. MAARTEN:---  In a significant development for St. Maarten’s cruise tourism sector, senior executives from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently met with Port St. Maarten Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Gumbs and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten.
The meeting focused on deepening the collaboration between NCL and Port St. Maarten, aiming to increase passenger arrivals and services.
Representing NCL were Juan Kuryla, Senior Vice President of Port Development...

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‘See Something? Say Something!’ – Ministry of Justice and National Reporting Center (NRC) Launches National Campaign Against Human Trafficking and Smuggling.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Human trafficking and smuggling remain serious concerns in St. Maarten. In response, the Ministry of Justice, through its National Reporting Center (NRC), has officially launched the "See Something? Say Something!" campaign. This public awareness initiative, developed in partnership with key national stakeholders, aims to empower citizens to identify and report suspicious activities safely and anonymously. "Combating human trafficking and smuggling is not just a legal responsibility; it is a moral duty. As a Ministry, we a...

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KPSM Investigates Armed Robbery that took place on the Front Street.

PHILIPSBURG--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an armed robbery earlier this afternoon at a store on Front Street.

Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after 4:30 PM, a group of men attempted to rob the establishment. Police personnel in the vicinity were promptly alerted to the ongoing incident. In response, detectives and additional officers were dispatched to locate the suspects.

A gray SUV associated with the suspects was identified on W.J.A. Nisbeth Road. Upon attempting to intercept the vehicle, the suspects tr...

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CBCS publishes research paper on the microcredit market in Curaçao Pre-loan screening and post-loan support are key to unlocking microcredit’s full potential.

Willemstad/ Philipsburg:---  According to a study by the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), microcredit is a valuable financing tool for entrepreneurs in Curaçao.
However, its overall impact on economic development is limited. The findings suggest that better alignment between loan amounts, expenditure plans, and business potential, as well as more targeted support for borrowers after loan disbursement, can significantly improve outcomes. Streamlining the loan application process and offering more tailored...

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