The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary is honored to share that Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary, was invited to attend the 390th Dies Natalis of Utrecht University, held on Thursday, 26 March in the Domkerk in Utrecht. During this special academic ceremony, Linda Nooitmeer was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional societal contributions, particularly her leadership in bringing the legacy and impact of 400 years of slavery onto the social and political agenda in the Netherlands. This year’s theme, “Maak Kennis. Maak Verschil.”, reflects the important connection between academic reflection and societal progress, values that [...]

The SER Sint Maarten paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary, where an official meeting was held with the Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell. The SER delegation consisted of Mr. Harlec Doran (Chairman), Mr. Judensy Coffie (Vice Chairman), Ms. Leonie Bryson (Board Member), Ms. Ing. Drs. Sharon Arnell (Acting Secretary-General / Senior Policy Advisor), and Mr. Gerard Richardson (Secretary-General). Representing the Cabinet was, Drs. Prakaash Rostam, Senior Economic Policy Advisor. Following an extensive introduction of the participants and the respective roles of both the Cabinet and SER Sint Maarten, several key topics were discussed. [...]

Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to invest in your future this summer? This is your opportunity! The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten invites students and young professionals to apply for the University of Prishtina Summer Scholarship Program 2026, taking place from July 6 to July 17, 2026 in Kosovo. This unique program is designed for individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to their goals. How to apply:Submit your documents via email to info@kgmsxm.nl before April 1, 2026. Required documents: Updated CV/resume Motivation letter outlining your goals, achievements, and the course [...]

Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently welcomed her Aruban counterpart, Drs. Mildred Schwengle, for an introductory meeting at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague. The meeting took place on Monday March 23. Schwengle was recently appointed as Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba in the Netherlands and was sworn in on 4 March 2026. Over the course of her career, she has held various senior positions, including serving as a member of the Council of State of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 2017 to 2023, where she advised on legislation and Kingdom affairs. During the meeting, [...]

On Monday, 23 March, Minister Plenipotentiary, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, met with Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao, Mr. Errold Bishop, accompanied by the Secretary-General of General Affairs of Curaçao, Mr. Djurick Comenentia. Mr. Bishop was recently sworn in as Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao in the Netherlands. In this capacity, he represents Curaçao in The Hague, including in the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom when required, and maintains relations with Dutch ministries and institutions. He brings extensive experience in both the public and socio-political domain. In addition, he has been politically active and previously served as a policy [...]