FinanceMINISTER OF FINANCE CONCLUDES BOPP PLACEMENT AND ENCOURAGES CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN SINT MAARTEN’S YOUTHMon Aug 03 2026The Minister of Finance, the Honorable Marinka J. Gumbs, together with her Cabinet, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Business Outreach and Placement Program (BOPP) internship of Ms. Ifechukwude Akams. Through the Department of Youth Affairs’ Business Outreach and Placement Program, Ms. Akams was afforded the opportunity to complete her work experience placement within the Cabinet of the Minister of Finance. The Minister also extends her sincere appreciation to the coordinators of the BOPP and the Department of Youth Affairs for yet another successful program. Minister Gumbs commended Ms. Akams for the professionalism and commitment she demonstrated during her placement. “On behalf of my Cabinet, I extend my sincere appreciation to Ms. Akams for the dedication, discipline, and enthusiasm she displayed throughout her internship.