The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) is the proud owner of a bulldozer, purchased through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund. The bulldozer is deemed vital in the continued improvement of the...
More infoNRPB joins EPIC and Nature Foundation clean-up of Mullet Pond
The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) proudly joined other volunteers in participating in a clean-up of Mullet Pond which was hosted by EPIC and the Nature Foundation on Sunday December 15th, 2019. Mullet Pond is one of five remaining ponds...
More infoNew Council of Ministers defines Airport Reconstruction as Priority Nr. 1
In their first week in office, the Jacobs Cabinet made the efforts surrounding the reconstruction of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) their first order of business. On Tuesday, November 19, the Council of Ministers met with the...
More infoTenders launched for the clean-up of the Simpson Bay Lagoon
The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) has launched a tender for the salvaging, decommissioning and disposing of around 80 shipwrecks in the Simpson Bay Lagoon and Mullet Pond. In addition, the NRPB is procuring services to supervise the...
More infoDELEGATION ATTENDS SOLID WASTE CONFERENCE
A delegation from Sint Maarten consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) recently attended the annual International...
More infoFire Department receives communication equipment from Trust Fund
The Fire Department’s ability to better communicate during critical moments, such as during the passing of hurricanes or other disasters, was elevated with the arrival of communication equipment purchased through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund by...
More infoNRPB engages Baker Tilly for financial audit of recovery projects
PHILIPSBURG- In line with the principles of transparency and good governance, the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) recently signed off on the contracting of local auditing firm Baker Tilly to conduct a full financial audit of the first...
More infoNRPB provides training on new landfill cover material
PHILIPSBURG – The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) as a follow-up to the procurement of Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) materials and equipment for the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI)...
More infoVisit of Minister of VROMI to homes being repaired
PHILIPSBURG – VROMI Minister Miklos Giterson was updated recently on the progress of the Home Repair Program being implemented by the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB). The Minister, NRPB Director Claret Connor and Activity Manager Ursel...
More infoNRPB and GEBE start Water and Electricity Resilience Program
PHILIPSBURG The resistance of Sint Maarten’s electricity network and water supply to natural disasters will be greatly improved with the execution of the Water and Electricity Resilience Program of the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) and...
More infoNRPB provides specialized equipment to improve Landfill management
PHILIPSBURG – For the improvement of the Landfill management and fire suppression, the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) has procured specialized equipment for the application of alternative daily cover (ADC) at the Landfill. The...
More infoRepairs of 13 shelters ready to start
On Wednesday August 7, the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) signed two contracts for the repairs and the provision of new equipment to 13 shelter locations. Present at the brief signing ceremony were the Honorable Prime Minister, Leona...
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