Central Bank pushes for Prosecution in Ennia Case Following Ansary's Death.

WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO:---  The long-running Ennia financial scandal has re-emerged in the legal spotlight. Following the recent passing of Hushang Ansary, the central figure in the controversy, the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) is intensifying efforts to ensure responsible parties face criminal prosecution.

According to reports from the Antilliaans Dagblad , the CBCS has initiated an Article 15 criminal procedure. This legal mechanism is designed to compel the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) to proceed with prosecution th...

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SOAB Sint Maarten newly appointed Managing Director.

PHILIPSBURG:---- In line with the continued development of the organization on Sint Maarten, SOAB announces that Saskia N. Salomons was appointed Director of SOAB Sint Maarten, effective 1 January 2026.
This appointment forms part of the organization’s strategic direction, focused on continuity, strong leadership, and the further professionalization of its operations on Sint Maarten. During her tenure as Country Manager, she demonstrated consistent leadership, professionalism, and a collaborative approach rooted in integrity and accountability. A...

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Joint Compliance Campaign Launched by Tax Administration, SZV and SBAB.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tax Administration, in collaboration with Social & Health Insurances (SZV) and Stichting Belastingaccountantsbureau (SBAB), has officially launched a joint compliance verification campaign aimed at strengthening business compliance and improving the accuracy of employer records on Sint Maarten.

The campaign will begin in February 2026 and will include on-site inspections at registered businesses. During these visits, SBAB officers will verify whether business information registered with SZV and the Tax Admini...

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President of Parliament Clarifies Handling of Fire & Ambulance Meeting, Condemns Political Gamesmanship.

PHILIPSBURG:---President of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has expressed disappointment over how Thursday’s parliamentary meeting on the Fire and Ambulance Departments unfolded, particularly for the workers who have endured years of uncertainty and delays while political maneuvering continues around them.

The meeting in question was not a sudden development. It was formally requested in November of last year and commenced a week later with initial questions posed. Delays in continuation were experienced for various reasons, including minist...

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