NRPB Director Claret Connor to be sworn in asMinister of Public Health, Social Development and LaborRuben J. Thompson to assume operational responsibility as Deputy DirectorPhilipsburg, Sint Maarten, August 5, 2026 – The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) announces that Director Claret Connor will be sworn in as Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) on Wednesday, August 5. As Connor assumes his new role, Rueben J. Thompson will assume responsibility for the Bureau’s day-to-day operations in the capacity of Deputy Director. During his leadership, the Bureau has successfully managed its portfolio of recovery and resilience projects financed through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund on behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten. Photo captions:Photo A: Claret Connor served as Director of the NRPB from 2019 to 2026. Photo B: Director Claret Connor in 2019, following the establishment of the NRPBLike this: Like Loading…Related639114718427035"639114718427035"