Publications
Official publications and press releases from BTP.
17 Sint Maarteners earn drone pilot certification
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Jul 09, 2025
Seventeen professionals from various emergency and support functions (ESF) in Sint Maarten have successfully completed a three-day official drone training course focused on enhancing the island’s disaster response capabilities.
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BTP & ODM collaborate on drone training program for EOC
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Jul 06, 2025
Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP), in collaboration with the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), is launching a certified drone training program to strengthen disaster response capabilities on the island.
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Prime Minister signs agreement to launch Cell Broadcast
May 07, 2025
In a historic move to strengthen Sint Maarten’s disaster resilience and public safety infrastructure, the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key telecommunications partners to implement the island’s mass notification system which is Cell Broadcast System (CBS).
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BTP represents Sint Maarten at ministerial postal meeting
Dec 04, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) proudly participated in the Postal Sector Ministerial and CCE meetings (management meetings held for member countries to discuss regulatory and operational framework matters) organized by the Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal (UPAEP). This landmark event took place in El Salvador, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to address pressing challenges in the postal sector.
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BTP partners with Green Dream Projects Foundation
Oct 02, 2024
BTP is proud to announce its partnership with Green Dream Projects Foundation, an initiative spearheaded by esteemed Educator/ President of the Foundation, Mr. Claude Javois. This collaboration aims to enhance recycling efforts on the island, focusing on promoting recycling solutions for both schools and businesses.
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BTP clarifies misleading statements in media
Aug 29, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) would like to address and correct the misleading statements that have recently circulated in the media.
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BTP advises public on prohibition of Starlink antennas usage
Aug 27, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) is advising all resellers that the sale and distribution of Starlink antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten is strictly prohibited. At present, Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is not authorized to provide telecommunication services through their antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten. Therefore, any transmission of Starlink telecommunication services is unlawful.
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BTP presents clean audit report (FY 2023) to TEATT Minister
Jul 26, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) is pleased to announce the presentation of its clean audit report for the financial year 2023, held on July 25, 2024, at the Government Administration Building. The report was formally presented by BTP Interim Director Mrs. Judianne Labega-Hoeve and the Chair of the Supervisory Board of BTP, Ms. Nathalie Tackling, to the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Mrs. Grisha Heyliger-Marten.
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BTP receives clean Audit Report for FY 2023
Jul 07, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) is proud to announce that it has received a clean audit report for the financial year 2023. The audit was conducted by the independent auditor SOAB and reflects BTP’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and integrity.
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BTP attends FRED Expo in Amsterdam
May 25, 2024
Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) participated in the FRED Job Fair & Conference held in Amsterdam. The primary objective was to attract students for internships and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in Sint Maarten.
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