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October 26, 2026

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has announced plans to eliminate approximately 25,000 full-time civil service positions by 2035, reducing its workforce by roughly 16 percent as part of a major restructuring initiative aimed at cutting government spending, simplifying regu...

October 26, 2026

VENEZUELA-- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday, October 25, after nearly a year in exile, marking a major development in the country's uncertain political transition and bringing renewed attention to the geopolitical environment s...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--International travelers, including passengers departing St. Maarten for the United States or connecting through American airports, will be required to complete a new mandatory health declaration beginning November 3, 2026, as U.S. authorities introduce additional sc...

October 26, 2026

GREAT BAY--Residents of St. Maarten could face another round of cost-of-living increases as global jet fuel prices climb above US$200 per barrel, raising concerns about more expensive airline tickets, higher freight charges, increased consumer prices and the possibility of few...

October 26, 2026

Health Minister Claret Connor (sixth from left) with representatives of the St. Maarten Trust Fund and other partners who attended the meeting. PHILIPSBURG--Health Minister Claret Connor discussed the mental health project with representatives of the St. Maarten Trust Fund and...

October 26, 2026

Group photo KRALENDIJK--Last week all priests from the Diocese of Willemstad gathered on Bonaire for their annual conference. They met to discuss matters including developments within the Roman Catholic Church. Also present was the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese, Archb...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Be The Change Foundation is carrying out maintenance on its @ColorMeSXM mural project in Philipsburg and has launched a new website www.colormesxm.com with an updated map of the ‘Philipsburg Art Walk’. Over the past six years, @ColorMeSXM has worked...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Monday, October 26, 2026, the President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in a Tripartite Presidents' Meeting. The initiative, which was restarted in 2025 in Sint Maarten, was continued this year un...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) took place this past weekend on the beautiful waters of Simpson Bay and the conditions couldn’t have been better for three days of exciting racing. Hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) and sancti...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle, in partnership with Windward Islands Bank (WIB), is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Rotary - WIB Spelling Bee Competition, with preliminary round scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Para...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) and Democratic Party leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Luc Mercelina. The MP has asked for a full update on Sint Maarten's progress under the Country Package and on th...

October 26, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - From the glamorous shores of Monaco to the bustling docks of Fort Lauderdale, St. Maarten continues to make its mark on the international yachting stage. Once again, Destination Hub will proudly showcase the island at the prestigious Fort Lauderdal...

October 26, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 11th edition of the FRED Job Fair & Conference, held on October 24, 2026, at the World Trade Center Rotterdam. The event brought together job seekers, employers and organizations...