Department of Statistics Logo Launch held on February 14th 2011

1. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS (STAT)LOGO LAUNCH By: Ms. MakiniHickinson, Dept. Head February 14th, 2011

2. Overview Who is STAT? Role of STAT STAT’s Mission Organisation Structure How STAT functions STAT’s Aim STAT LOGO Contact Information

3. Dept. of Statistics or STAT Newly formed department in the NBO of country St. Maarten. Carries out the tasks of the former Central Bureau of Statistics or CBS. New name & a new look. (STAT Logo)

4. STAT’s Role The execution of statistical research for the public sector, private sector, science, and the general public . Make statistics and statistical products available on the basis of this research. This refers to statistics related to the economic, demographic, social and environmental status of the St. Maarten community.

5. Our Mission: “To generate useful statistics in an independent and thorough manner, with a specific focus on professionalism, confidentiality, objectivity, accuracy, reliability and promptness”.

8. STAT collects data via field research & administrative records.

11. Contact STAT: Located in the Vineyard Building, scheduled to re-locate as of March 1st to the Risdon’s Bldg. Telephone: 542- 2151 0r 542-2355 Website: www.cbs.an also www.sintmaartengov.org Email: statinfo@sintmaartengov.org

12. Thank you!Department of Statistics