The country of St. Maarten, its Economy and its Community went through 2018 rebuilding after the devastation of hurricane Irma in September 2017.
In August 2017, WIB and the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) executed a Fund Management Agreement where the Bank entrusts SMDF to manage a portion on its community & social donation budget.
During the first quarter of 2018, WIB provided a contribution towards the replacement of the roof at New Start for Children Foster Home.
Together, WIB, SMDF and the Office of the Dutch Representative in Philipsburg (VNP) provided some ANG 82,000 for the replacement of the foster home's hurricane damaged roof.
Additionally, WIB has also committed itself to providing funds for a dedicated tutor for the home. In doing so, WIB is making a direct contribution towards the furure academic performance of the home's children.
