The primary function of the Department is to “formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate the socio-economic policies of the Island Territory of St. Maarten with the ultimate purpose of stimulating economic growth and development”.
The main tasks of the Department are to advise the Executive Council on request for business, director'sand other licenses and to control all economic regulations.
As an island nation whose economy is based on one industry - tourism - it is of the utmost importance that every visitor - either virtual or real -- to St. Maarten has a positive and memorable experience. An experience that leaves you wanting more as you browse the web, just as you might want one or two days more at the end of your vacation stay.
Dear web surfers,
Welcome to the economic portal of St. Maarten. This is a unique web resource providing comprehensive information on the Sector Economy & Tourism of St. Maarten and its responsibilities. The site is designed to enlarge the audience who could get access to the most updated information and services provided by the department. The site highlights the four departments that comprise the entire Sector Economy & Tourism, information on maximum prices, gasoline prices, economic publications and statistics, draft policy and legislation. I encourage you to return to the site frequently to obtain vital information that may not be readily available through local media. It is for your convenience and re-enforces Government’s ongoing effort to be transparent with our people. We hope it will become a valuable web resource for you.
Frans Richardson
Commissioner of Economic Affairs
Island Territory of St. Maarten
Welcome to the Official website of the Sector Economy & Tourism.
We hope you will find valuable information on the island of St. Maarten, its Government, economy and most importantly we trust you will be encouraged to make a lifetime investment with us!
In 1994, the Island Government of St. Maarten made a historical organizational reform by adapting the Sector Model Organizational structure. This reformation transformed the Government from a unilateral organizational structure where all Departments were on the same level to a grouping of various departments. A total of five sectors were established of which the Sector Economy & Tourism forms a part.
