Local News

October 30, 2026

THE HAGUE--A broad majority in the Dutch House of Representatives is supporting a proposal to prohibit primary school pupils from using generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, amid growing concerns that reliance on the technology could undermine children's de...

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for the hospitality industry to improve efficiency, control operating costs, and strengthen guest services, but technology should support rather than replace the people responsible for delivering the hospitality...

October 30, 2026

For his decades-long contribution, T-MO a.k.a. King T-MO will be honoured with his own LEGACY concert. MADAME ESTATE--Local entertainer T-MO will be honoured for his decades-long contribution to St. Maarten’s music industry during LEGACY, a concert organised by Xtratight Enter...

October 30, 2026

Guests at the ERP-I Impact and Recovery Celebration on October 28. PHILIPSBURG--The Emergency Recovery Project I (ERP-I), the first project financed through the St. Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, is approaching its scheduled closure in December 2026 following eigh...

October 30, 2026

An inspection of the new PH-DCE taking place. ST. EUSTATIUS--Dutch Caribbean Islandhopper has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Cessna 402. The airline officially welcomed the aircraft, registered PH-DCE, to her new home on Statia. The Cessna 402 is a ten-seat aircraft...

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten will benefit from year-round air service from Montreal, Canada, beginning in 2027, following an announcement by Canadian airline Air Transat that it will extend its existing seasonal flights to the island beyond the traditional winter tourism period. The...

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten is taking steps to modernize its national laboratory services through a comprehensive revision of its National Laboratory Policy, with technical assistance from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). The initiativ...

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--As October comes to an end, the pink ribbons will gradually disappear from storefronts, social media pages, clothing and public activities. Breast Cancer Awareness Month will officially close, but breast cancer will not. Women will still discover lumps in November....

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--In a short video statement posted to the Government's Facebook page, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has assured the public that no contracts have yet been awarded under the controversial 2026–2029 s...

October 30, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament, Chairlady Sarah Wescot-Williams is calling on Government to take immediate action on several recommendations contained in the RAC/BTP report concerning electricity and water tariffs, questioning why consumers must continue waiting while additio...

October 30, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) announced that ten high schools have already expressed preliminary interest in participating in Science Week 2027. The event will take place from March 8 to 13, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Ma...

October 30, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten Mid Isle proudly hosted its annual Ramesh Manek End Polio Now Walkathon on Saturday, October 24th, in observance of World Polio Day. The event brought together approximately 80 participants. Walkathon participants rece...

October 30, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Board of Directors of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) has taken a significant step toward modernizing its electoral process by submitting a proposed National Decree Containing General Measures (LBHAM) governing the imple...