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SMALL BUSINESS
Taking Big Dreams to the Next Level
Small business owners are building their capacity through direct financing packages and a Business Fundamentals training program.
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HEALTHCARE
Persevering to Provide Quality Healthcare
First responders are being supported by new disaster preparedness and evacuation plans and an improved Sint Maarten Medical Center facility.
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SMALL BUSINESS
A Recipe for Business Success
Women entrepreneurs like restaurant owner Jovanka are being empowered through direct financial support and business training.
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RESILIENCE
Giving Everyone the Ability to Sail
A one-of-a-kind “sailability” program on the island is giving people with special needs the opportunity to experience the joy of sailing.
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Reviving the Simpson Bay Lagoon
Salvaging shipwrecks and disposing of waste left in Irma’s aftermath is helping to make areas of the island clean and safe again.
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- PUBLICATIONS Sint Maarten Results Storybook, Vol 2 - 2024 Sint Maarten Results Storybook, Vol 1 - 2023
- Videos
“RESTORING A PRINCESS” SERIES
YouTube series on the Princess Juliana International Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project Link
BOARD GAME ON HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Educators and students talk about learning preparedness tips from the HURRYCane board game
SINT MAARTEN ON THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE
Stories of recovery and resilience
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS
Sint Maarten Medical Center discusses how its updates are meeting the health care needs of the island