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🇸🇽Minister Gumbs Joins Students in Pre-Flag Day Celebrations Across Sint Maarten 🇸🇽

As Sint Maarten prepares to celebrate Flag Day tomorrow, June 13, the Honourable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Ms. Melissa Gumbs, spent the morning visiting schools that hosted pre-Flag Day celebrations, joining students and staff in honouring one of our nation's most important symbols.

The Minister visited Hillside Christian School, Sister Magda Primary School, Sister Marie Laurence Primary School, St. Dominic Primary School, and Ruby D. Labega Primary School, where students proudly displayed their Sint Maarten colours, shared presentations, sang patriotic songs, and waved their flag with pride.

Joining Minister Gumbs throughout the morning's activities were His Excellency Governor Ajamu Baly, President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, and Members of Parliament Dimar Labega and Christopher Wever, all of whom took the opportunity to engage with students and share in the spirit of national pride.

One of the day's special moments was the presentation of a gift basket to Ms. Roselle Richardson, designer of the Sint Maarten flag, as a token of appreciation for her lasting contribution to the country's identity. Each year, the Ministry takes the opportunity to recognize Ms. Richardson's role in creating one of the nation's most important symbols; a flag that continues to unite and inspire generations of Sint Maarteners.

Minister Gumbs extends her sincere appreciation to the schools, teachers, staff, and students for making the day's activities a success. She also thanks the Department of Culture, which organized the school tour and continues to play an important role in preserving and promoting Sint Maarten's cultural heritage and national identity.

As we celebrate Flag Day tomorrow, the Ministry encourages everyone to wear their red, white, and blue, fly their Sint Maarten flags proudly, and take a moment to reflect on the values of unity, perseverance, and pride that our flag represents.

🇸🇽 Happy Flag Day, Sint Maarten! 🇸🇽

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FOR THE SAKE OF COMPLETENESS: MINISTER ECYS CLARIFIES FACTS FOLLOWING JUNE 8 MEETING AT MARIE GENEVIEVE DE WEEVER SCHOOL

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Honourable Melissa Gumbs, has issued a statement to provide additional context and clarify facts following the June 8 meeting with staff, management, and representatives of the Windward Islands Teachers’ Union (WITU) at the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School.

The Minister outlines the actions taken by the Ministry following the November 2025 Stop Work Order, addresses concerns raised during the meeting, provides an update on maintenance plans for public schools, and shares the latest developments regarding the Ruby Labega Primary School roof replacement project.

Read the full statement below.

FOR THE SAKE OF COMPLETENESS: MINISTER ECYS CLARIFIES FACTS FOLLOWING JUNE 8 MEETING AT MARIE GENEVIEVE DE WEEVER SCHOOL

Read this story in full at https://www.sintmaartengov.org/news/Pages/FOR-THE-SAKE-OF-COMPLETENESS-MINISTER-ECYS-CLARIFIES-FACTS-FOLLOWING-JUNE-8-MEETING-AT-MARIE-GENEVIEVE-DE-WEEVER-SCHOOL.aspx

🇸🇽 ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO UNTIL SINT MAARTEN FLAG DAY! 🇸🇽

Did you know that Saturday, June 13th is Sint Maarten Flag Day?

With just five days remaining, there are two wonderful community-led opportunities for residents to celebrate our national flag, learn about its significance, and come together in pride as one people.

📚 Start your Flag Day at the St. Maarten Museum's "Know Your Flag" event!

Discover the history, meaning, and symbolism behind the Sint Maarten flag and coat of arms through this engaging educational experience. With multiple sessions available, you can choose the time that best suits your schedule.

🗓 Saturday, 13 June 2026
📍 St. Maarten Museum
💰 Free Admission

Registration is required:
https://forms.gle/FBBmZpDAXprC2NUA9

🇸🇽 Then head over to Walter Plantz for the community-organized Flag Day Mini Parade!

Following the museum event, residents are invited to gather at Walter Plantz Square for a vibrant celebration of national pride. Bring your Sint Maarten flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and join fellow community members in honouring our homeland.

🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Walter Plantz Square

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport extends its appreciation to the organizers, volunteers, and community members who have stepped forward to create meaningful opportunities for residents to celebrate Flag Day together.

Whether you're learning about the history of our flag at the museum or proudly waving it along the parade route, we encourage everyone to participate and show their Sint Maarten pride.

🇸🇽 Wear your colours. Wave your flag. Celebrate what unites us.

This is our home. This is our flag. This is Sint Maarten.

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Division of Examinations Officially Opens at New Location

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is pleased to announce the official relocation of the Division of Examinations to its new offices at Vineyard Office Park.

Earlier today, Friday, 5 June 2026, the Division marked this important milestone with the official unveiling of its new signage. The unveiling ceremony was led by the Honourable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Ms. Melissa Gumbs, and attended by Secretary-General Shermina Powell-Richardson, Head of the Division of Examinations Ms. Yvette Halley and her staff, as well as members of the Minister's Cabinet staff.

The relocation represents another step in strengthening the Division's operations and enhancing the services provided to students, parents, schools and the wider community.