St. Maarten Publishes List of Taxi Operators Who Completed 2026 Confirmation Process

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) on St. Maarten, through its Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA), has published an official list of bus (B-Plate) and taxi operators who have successfully completed the 2026 Confirmation Letter Process. The announcement serves as both a recognition of compliant permit holders and a final notice to those who have yet to fulfill their permit requirements. Operators who appear on the published list have met the necessary regulatory criteria to legally operate in St. Maarten's transportation sector. Those not on the list are being formally warned that they must come into compliance or face potential consequences, which could include suspension or revocation of operating permits. The move reflects the government's ongoing effort to regulate and professionalize the island's public and tourism-facing transportation industry. The Confirmation Letter Process is an annual or periodic requirement ensuring that operators remain up to date with licensing, insurance, and other regulatory standards. Non-compliant operators are urged to contact IETA promptly to resolve their outstanding requirements before any enforcement actions are taken.

Chinese automaker Chery has officially launched in St. Kitts and Nevis through a partnership with Motorworld and S.L. Horsford & Co.'s Horsford's Automotive division. The launch marks Chery's formal entry into the Eastern Caribbean automotive market, bringing the rapidly growing global brand to Kittitian and Nevisian consumers. Motorworld and Horsford's Automotive will serve as the authorized dealers for Chery vehicles on the twin-island federation. Chery, one of China's largest vehicle exporters, has been aggressively expanding into Caribbean and Latin American markets in recent years. The partnership gives local buyers access to Chery's lineup, which typically includes SUVs, sedans, and electric vehicles at competitive price points. The launch is seen as a significant development for the local automotive sector, introducing new competition and consumer choice to the islands.

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Construction of the new Soualiga Marketplace on St. Maarten reached a significant milestone Thursday with the pouring of its foundation and floor slab. Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten was present to mark the occasion. The project is located in the Pond Island area of St. Maarten. The foundation pour signals a formal transition from the preparatory phase into active structural construction. The Soualiga Marketplace is expected to serve as a hub for local commerce and economic activity on the island. The project represents a continued investment in St. Maarten's economic infrastructure and development. The minister's attendance underscores the government's commitment to advancing the development as a priority initiative.