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September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced Wednesday that utility assistance through NV GEBE will increase to XCG 1.5 million in 2027, including an additional XCG 400,000 intended, funded by GEBE, to extend support to senior citizens and a broader group of vulnerabl...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday placed renewable energy at the center of St. Maarten’s long-term electricity strategy, announcing that NV GEBE is advancing major solar-generation and battery-storage projects aimed at reducing the country’s dependence o...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced Wednesday that the Native Nations agreements have now been formally submitted to Parliament through the appropriate confidential procedure, following completion o...

September 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Division of Educational Innovation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has completed a three-day STEM to STEAM Teacher Training Workshop aimed at strengthening innovative, interdisciplinary and student-centered teaching practices within St. Ma...

September 16, 2026

ST. JOHN’S--Antigua and Barbuda’s evolving cannabis sector is increasingly moving beyond the initial debate over legalization and cultivation, with recent developments placing new attention on cannabis tourism, public education and the country’s ability to turn its existing re...

September 16, 2026

A scene during the event. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) is working toward publishing a literary magazine following an evening of poetry, spoken word, storytelling and creative expression at Lit Night @ USM on Thursday, September 10. The announcement was made...

September 16, 2026

Marichi WILLEMSTAD--A group of residents gathered Saturday morning at Playa Marichi in Punda for a demonstration under the slogan “Nos ta tuma nos playanan bèk” (“We are taking back our beaches), bringing renewed attention to the long-standing debate over public access to Cura...

September 16, 2026

The historical building, with significant damage shown in September 2026. ST. EUSTATIUS--The public on the island is advised that the historic structure located on the Bayfront, opposite Barrel House, is currently unstable and may pose a safety risk. Pedestrians and motorists...

September 16, 2026

Command transfer WILLEMSTAD--Collaboration is more than just agreements on paper. It is the trust and respect of the different Dutch Caribbean islands, each with their own character and institutions, to jointly implement the theme of safety and carry out associated tasks: comb...

September 16, 2026

The royal family THE HAGUE--King Willem-Alexander placed cooperation with Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten and the so-called BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) prominently in Tuesday’s 2026 throne speech, announcing that a summit between the four countries of the Kingdom...

September 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The National Craft Lab: From Roots to History — Exploring Identity Through National Symbols officially kicked off on Saturday, September 12, bringing together 15 young participants between the ages of 5 and 12 for a hands-on journey into St. Maarten’...

September 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NV GEBE marked its 66th anniversary today with Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell paying tribute to generations of employees who have helped keep St. Maarten moving, while also committing management to stronger communication, greater employee support a...

September 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating two supermarket robberies and one attempted robbery that occurred at three different supermarkets in the Simpson Bay area. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, shortly after 6:00 PM, C...