On Monday, June 8, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling paid a courtesy visit to Minister Arrindell at the Cabinet in The Hague. The meeting provided an opportunity for both ministers to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to discuss developments relevant to Sint Maarten. During the meeting, Minister Tackling provided an update on her recent working visit to Geneva and shared some insights that took place during that visit. The ministers also discussed current developments within the justice sector, including the progress of the new prison construction project and ongoing efforts to strengthen capacity within the Ministry [...]

Minister Arrindell attended the commemoration of the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations at the Peace Palace in The Hague on Wednesday, 10 June. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Diplomat Magazine. The gathering brought together Ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, academia and judiciary to reflect on the importance of intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence in an increasingly interconnected world. The International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations was established by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/78/286, adopted on 7 June [...]

On Tuesday, June 9, Minister Arrindell participated in an interview with the expert group on the Democratic Deficit within the Kingdom at the Cabinet in The Hague. The interview formed part of a series of consultations being conducted by the expert group in all four countries of the Kingdom. The group was mandated by the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) to examine the democratic deficit within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and to identify opportunities for strengthening democratic participation, representation and cooperation. During the interview, Minister Arrindell shared perspectives and experiences regarding the functioning of Kingdom governance, the role of [...]

On Monday, June 8, Minister Arrindell welcomed a delegation of Members of Parliament from Sint Maarten following their participation in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) in The Hague. The delegation, led by President of Parliament Mrs. Sarah Wescot-Williams, met with Minister Arrindell and members of the Cabinet staff during a visit. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the delegation’s visit to the Netherlands and to strengthen connections between representatives of Sint Maarten both within and outside the Kingdom. A special part of the programme was a Meet & Greet with Ms. Zenarah Brown and Ms. Daniella Berry, [...]

On Thursday, 4 June, Minister Arrindell paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at the Embassy of India in The Hague. The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts to explore opportunities that can contribute to the sustainable development of Sint Maarten. During the meeting, several areas of potential cooperation were explored, including renewable energy, climate resilience, digital innovation, healthcare, and capacity building. Particular attention was given to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global initiative established to strengthen infrastructure against the impacts of natural disasters and climate [...]