Recently, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, met with Professor Dr. Wouter Veenendaal for an open and thoughtful conversation on Kingdom Relations. Appointed in May 2024 as Professor of Kingdom Relations, Professor Veenendaal conducts research into democratic representation and governance within the Kingdom. During the meeting, the discussion touched on several key questions central to his research, including how the different countries within the Kingdom position themselves, the notion of a democratic deficit, and the question of whether the four countries are experienced as truly equal partners. The conversation also explored the meaning of autonomy in [...]

On Monday, 9 February, Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell attended the fourth Wellenstein Lecture, organized by the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV), at Pulchri Studio in The Hague. The lecture, titled “The Trans-Atlantic Relationship: Anatomy of a Breakup,” was delivered by renowned foreign affairs commentator and author Sylvie Kauffmann. Against the backdrop of recent geopolitical developments. The lecture offered a timely and thought-provoking analysis of the evolving trans-Atlantic relationship. Kauffmann, foreign columnist and former Editor-in-Chief of Le Monde, reflected on the historical foundations of the trans-Atlantic alliance and explored the complex political and strategic dynamics now reshaping [...]

On Wednesday, 28 January, the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, received H.E. Dr. Dren Doli, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, for a courtesy visit at the Cabinet in The Hague. During the meeting, Ambassador Doli provided an overview of Kosovo’s internationally active sectors, highlighting developments in agribusiness, circular economy, ICT and digital industries, and the creative sector. Particular attention was given to Kosovo’s growing international footprint and the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in its economic development. The exchange further explored opportunities for future cooperation between Sint Maarten and Kosovo, including cultural diplomacy, youth [...]

The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten is pleased to share the latest edition of our Quarterly, covering the period of October through December 2025. This edition reflects on a dynamic quarter marked by community engagement, high-level diplomatic meetings, and key moments within the Kingdom. Highlights include the St. Martin Day celebrations in the Netherlands, youth and diaspora initiatives, representation at national and international forums, and continued cooperation with partners across the Kingdom and beyond. The newsletter also features updates on governance milestones, educational and cultural engagement, diplomatic exchanges with ambassadors and international partners, and the Cabinet’s [...]

The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary Sint Maarten was featured in the latest edition represented by Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell. Minister Arrindell was featured in the ‘Diplomat VIP’ section of the publication. The feature entitled, ‘Sint Maarten: A Bridge between the Kingdom and the Caribbean,’ described how Sint Maarten embodies a unique bridge between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the wider Caribbean and Latin American region. As the world faces complex challenges, Sint Maarten firmly believes that true progress must be rooted in three key pillars: education, culture, and sustainability, the guiding principles of the island’s [...]