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Government stimulates investment climate and economic diversity

In December 2022 the first Investment Policy and Diversification Strategy of Sint Maarten was published by the Council of Ministers. Attracting foreign investment and a robust B2B matchmaking and promotion program is essential for the sustainable development of Sint Maarten. In this policy the government presents the methodology for selecting priority sector for promotion and …

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First St Maarten’s National Agriculture Policy

The Council Of Ministers approved St Maarten’s first ever National Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries policy presented by the Ministry of TEATT. For years, BAPS has advocated and put the importance of agricultural development on the agenda for the Ministry. We also urged the Prime Minister to help develop sustainable agricultural production and to give it …

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Summit event “Doing business in Sint Maarten” well attended.

The virtual Summit event “Doing business in Sint Maarten” was well attended with a total of 84 participants. During the Summit there were informative presentations from Ministry of Tourism, Economic affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), The Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI), The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten (KGMSXM), Caribbean …

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Doing Business in SXM – Summit

The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten (KGMSXM) & the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) organized the Summit ‘Doing Business in Sint Maarten’ on 23 June 2021. Here you can view the presentation and movie of our BAPS contribution to this event. >> Presentation BAPS  >>Movie introduction

“Reuse, Reduce, Recycle & Repurpose” on Sint Maarten

“Reuse, Reduce, Recycle & Repurpose” on Sint Maarten BAPS has supported this initiative from the start The Marlin Yard foundation was established to stimulate the sustainability of Sint Maarten and to guarantee the ecological lifestyle on the island. The foundation stimulates the resilience and self-reliance of the islanders; something that is urgently needed after the …

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RVO Launches Research for Business Match-making Opportunities in St. Maarten

RVO Launches Research for Business Match-making Opportunities in St. Maarten For the reconstruction of St. Maarten, after hurricane Irma, a Trust Fund was set up under the management of the World Bank for the export of reconstruction activities. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations would like to encourage companies from the Kingdom to …

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BAPS in Economic Newsletter Dutch Caribbean

In the Economic Newsletter Dutch Caribbean of November 30, 2020, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RvO.nl) pays attention to the agricultural project and our call for cooperation. Click here: Economische Nieuwsbrief C-NL November – Duurzame landbouweconomie Sint Maarten