Minister Arrindell attends launch of 'Nieuw Nederland' oral history book

As the 2026-2027 school year gets underway in Sint Maarten, the Department of School Transportation under the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport has issued a public safety reminder to all parties involved in student commuting. The department is calling on school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and general motorists to make safety their top priority throughout the school year. The reminder signals the start of heightened attention to road behavior around school zones and bus routes across the island. Authorities are urging bus drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and to exercise caution when picking up and dropping off students. Parents and guardians are also being reminded of their role in ensuring children travel safely. The announcement reflects an ongoing government effort to reduce accidents and incidents involving school-age children during transit. With schools back in session, increased traffic near school areas makes the safety message especially timely.

Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the presentation of 'Nieuw Nederland,' a book dedicated to preserving Curaçao's oral history, held in The Hague, Netherlands. The event brought together Caribbean and Dutch officials and cultural stakeholders to mark the publication's release. The book is described as a valuable contribution to documenting and safeguarding the spoken traditions and historical narratives of Curaçao. Minister Arrindell's attendance signals Sint Maarten's engagement with broader Kingdom of the Netherlands cultural and heritage initiatives. The event reflects ongoing efforts across the Dutch Caribbean islands to preserve indigenous and local oral traditions before they are lost. Such publications play an important role in strengthening cultural identity and historical awareness within the Caribbean communities of the Kingdom.

As the 2026-2027 school year gets underway in Sint Maarten, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is urging all parties involved in student transportation to make safety their top priority. The reminder is directed at school bus drivers, parents, guardians, students, and general motorists sharing the road with school buses. The announcement, issued through the Department of Communication (DCOMM), signals the government's proactive approach to preventing accidents and incidents during the busy back-to-school period. Authorities want drivers to remain vigilant around school bus routes, stops, and loading zones as children return to classrooms. The message reflects an ongoing institutional effort to ensure that the transportation of children is conducted responsibly and safely across the island.