GREAT BAY--The Netherlands has joined a group of international leaders calling for stronger controls over the world's most advanced artificial intelligence systems, warning that the speed at which AI is developing could exceed governments' ability to manage emerging safety and security risks.

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor was seated prominently near the front of the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Tuesday as United States President Donald Trump delivered his address during the opening day of the high-level General Debate of the UN’s 81st session in New York.

GREAT BAY--A review of St. Maarten’s draft 2027 national budget shows that the seven ministries are collectively budgeting approximately Cg 2.83 million for “Vervoermiddelenkosten,” or vehicle-related operating costs, compared with approximately Cg 2.17 million in the 2026 budget. That represents an increase of Cg 662,947, or 30.5 percent. The figures were taken from the ordinary-service expenditure tables in the draft budget submitted to Parliament.

GREAT BAY--Young people in St. Maarten are beginning to look more critically at what they see online, while education professionals are gaining first-hand experience with practical ways to bring artificial intelligence, media literacy and digital literacy into the classroom.

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) has taken an important step toward strengthening vocational education and improving the connection between education and the labor market in St. Maarten.

GREAT BAY--A man decides to have his PSA checked. He gets the blood test, receives the result, speaks with his doctor and continues with whatever follow-up is necessary. For many men, that entire process remains known only to themselves, their doctor and perhaps their partner. There is nothing wrong with that. Medical information is personal, and no man should feel obligated to disclose his PSA number, diagnosis or treatment to anyone.