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”.
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.
The Control Unit of this department is in charge of controlling licenses issued based on economic ordinances, such as:
Market Officers:
Two Market Officers oversee the operation of the Tourist Market in Philipsburg, as well as the Fish Market in Simpsonbay.
Control on among others:
1. Business/directors/ branch licenses
2. Operational Licenses
3. Vending Licenses
4. All other Licenses issued based on Economic Regulations &
Policies
5. Price Control on specific items & Price indication on all items
6. Bread prices
7. Gasoline Prices
8. prices of hurricane items
9. propane gas prices
Contact Details
Zoutsteeg #3
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Telephone: (599) – 542-0668
Fax: (599) – 543-7822
Email: vosec1@yahoo.com
