PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) recently awarded Vensia Matthew, an Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), a Certificate of Excellence for completing 89 courses within their Learn SMART Program. Learn SMART is an e-learning program launched and executed by SMDF in close collaboration with the Government of...
PHILIPSBURG – Oftentimes, we hear of many back-to-school initiatives that are geared toward younger, primary school aged children, but these support initiatives are not usually extended to high school students. With that in mind, the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) with the financial support from Windward Islands Bank (WIB) embarked on an initiative to provide...
SUCKER GARDEN – Last Tuesday, members of Duke’s Drive Residence received a private walkthrough of the Sucker Garden Community Space – one of seven community spaces being established across Sint Maarten. Led by Makhicia Brooks, Managing Director of the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), this tour comes ahead of the space’s official opening and highlights...
PHILIPSBURG – Recently, the Minister of Public Housing, Physical Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), Egbert J. Doran along with members of the Ebenezer Community Council Foundation, visited the Ebenezer Community Space – one of seven community spaces being established across Sint Maarten. Led by the Managing Director of the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) Makhicia...
The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) is now accepting funding requests from legally registered foundations and non-profit organizations for small-scaled, short-term projects aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in our community. Organizations can apply for funding up to ANG 10,000! SMDF’s goal is to mediate in the development of financing of projects and programs that will...
PHILIPSBURG – While the idea of back-to-school shopping can bring schoolchildren much excitement, in this particular climate it can also create added strain and financial pressure to their parents or guardians. As the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) empathizes with those facing financial strain and recognizes the implications of this on a student’s access to...
PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) closed out the month of June by presenting its Audited Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020 to the Government of Sint Maarten via Minister of General Affairs and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs. As a self-governing organization that receives funds from the Government of Sint Maarten, SMDF...
~ Celebrating its years of unwavering dedication with a new look and path for the future ~ PHILIPSBURG – Taking a moment to acknowledge its efforts throughout 2020 and the first half of 2021, the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), is celebrating nine fruitful and exciting years of existence. Along with this anniversary celebration, the...
