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Successful forensic training by CARICOM strengthens efforts to combat firearm crime in the Caribbean 6f1413

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6, 2025, a special five-day training on an innovative forensic analysis method was held in Sint Maarten. This training, organized by CARICOM in cooperation with the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre (TTFSC) and the Sint Maarten Police Force, helps law enforcement officers to more effectively address firearm crime.  Six forensic investigators participated in this training: two from the Curaçao Police Force, two from the Aruba Police Force, and two from the Sint Maarten Police Force. They have learned an advanced technique that enables faster and more effective handling of firearm-related crimes. This training is much needed, as all countries and islands in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom are...

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Sub-National Island Jurisdictions Announce Creation of International Coalition to Increase Representation, Access to Climate Finance 166j3p

CARIBBEAN/NICE, - Representatives from Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) have highlighted the outsized impact their communities are having on global marine conservation efforts, while also suffering from limited representation at major international summits. In addition to putting a spotlight on ocean conservation projects happening within their waters, the representatives discussed plans to increase cooperation with other island governments in similar situations. “Together with Island Innovation and the Cabinet of the Special Envoy for Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius we initiated this journey and have had several interventions. I’m happy to say that these conversations with the EU and the UN to continue to dig into this programme and create a category for Sub-National Island Jurisdictions and access to funding for the...

June 12, 2025 No comments

Police Continue Process of Handling Confiscated Scooters – Owners Urged to Take Action 19x10

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues to deal with a significant number of scooters that have been confiscated due to the lack of proper documentation or technical deficiencies, making them unfit for use on public roads. As stated in previous press releases, KPSM continues to urge the owners of these scooters to come forward and retrieve their vehicles. While the message may sound repetitive, it is an essential part of the legal and istrative process. According to established procedures, police are required to provide all reasonable opportunities for the rightful owners to reclaim their confiscated vehicles before any further action, such as disposal can be taken. Failure to retrieve the scooters within the designated timeframe...

June 11, 2025 No comments

Alliance is launching a new heritage project for Statia with anthropologist Dr. Artwell Cain 6257z

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - This week, the St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance launched a new cultural heritage project with Dr. Artwell Cain, an Aruban cultural anthropologist. The project “St. Eustatius: Restoring Our Ties” is a continuation of the Alliance’s previous project, “Reclaiming Our Stories: Restoring Our Ties,” which is currently in its final phase.  Previous projects of the Alliance concentrated on activities that connected the Statian community to its Afrikan history, whereas this project is entirely on the people of Statia and aims to capture the voice of the Afrikan diaspora community on the island.  "St. Eustatius: Restoring Our Ties" is small quick-scan research that focuses on capturing the voice of the Afrikan diaspora community on the island. Through interviews and focus...

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SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Preparations for Hurricane Exercise 2025 (HUREX 2025) are well underway for a full-scale live drill at the operational, tactical and strategic level of the Disaster Management Organization and ing partners. The drill will take place along the Airport Road and Simpson Bay Lagoon area and will entail the temporary closure of the Princess Juliana International Airport on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Certain roads in the vicinity of the airport will also be closed for vehicular traffic during the national HUREX 2025 training exercise. This information will be shared soon. The preparedness of the system of Disaster Response as it is currently structured for the country will be tested and evaluated in...