Personnel of several (semi-)governmental agencies participated in a LiDAR training program at the Government Administration Building from June 21-24, which marked the end of the LiDAR mapping activity under the
More infoRepairs completed at Sr. Regina Primary School
With the necessary operational repairs now complete, the students at Sr. Regina Primary School will finish off the 2020/2021 school year in refurbished buildings that are safer, watertight, and more
More infoEnhancements and Minor Repairs to Hurricane Shelters Completed
Families seeking refuge at designated Hurricane Shelters on the island will enjoy a bit more comfort during their stay now that minor repairs and upgrades have been completed as part
More infoSchool repairs set to kick off with first three schools; Sr. Regina, St. Joseph and Leonald Conner
Operational repairs to nineteen schools, prioritized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport (MECYS) are set to begin under the School Repairs activity of the Sint Maarten Trust
More infoIsolation units now allow for safe transport of contaminated patients
The Ambulance Department’s ability to safely transport patients suspected of being contaminated by naturally occurring disease outbreaks, pandemics or industrial accidents has been strengthened with the addition of seven new
More infoHome repairs continue, enters into accelerated pace
Now firmly in its third phase, the Private Home Repair Program of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund is steadily moving along with repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Irma in
More infoPriority shelter enhancements on target for late August 2020
Upgrades to designated facilities on St Maarten that are also used as hurricane shelters are fully underway as part of the Emergency Recovery Project 1 of the Sint Maarten Trust
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
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
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
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
More infoNRPB signs contracts with homeowners
PHILIPSBURG – Nervous anticipation, gratitude and joy, these were the emotions in the air as homeowners gathered at National Recovery Program Bureau on Monday, June 17th to sign their agreements.
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