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October 17, 2026

GREAT BAY--Menopause and the physical, emotional and psychological changes women experience during this stage of life took center stage at the University of St. Martin (USM), where a packed audience participated in an open discussion about symptoms, hormone replacement th...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten recorded a remarkable 51.2 percent increase in air travel by U.S. citizens in September 2026, adding nearly 6,000 trips compared with the same month last year and significantly outperforming the wider Caribbean, where American air travel grew by just 2.5...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY- - Stephanie Somersall, Managing Director of St. Maarten-based Steflogix, is encouraging more women to explore careers in pest management while strengthening professional standards in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Somersall has completed several sp...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY- - The Netherlands is preparing to introduce anti-ship missiles into its military capabilities in the Caribbean, marking a significant expansion of Dutch defence operations in the region as the government moves to strengthen security across the Caribbean part of...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--A new Dutch national security risk assessment warns that a tsunami could have more devastating consequences for Caribbean islands such as St. Maarten than a major hurricane, raising questions not only about the country's early-warning capabilities but also whet...

October 16, 2026

SAN JUAN-- Cruise passenger volumes in the Caribbean are projected to reach approximately 21 million by 2031, nearly double the 11 million recorded in 2019, as continued global industry expansion creates opportunities for Caribbean destinations to attract visitors, investment...

October 16, 2026

GREAT BAY--Nonprofit organizations in St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will have an opportunity next week to meet directly with Dutch government officials responsible for administering the Legacy to Future Funds, a subsidy program supporting Caribbean initiatives addressing...

October 16, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao must strengthen their collective influence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and ensure that decisions affecting their countries are not made without meaningful...

October 16, 2026

In light of this incident, KPSM takes the opportunity to remind parents and guardians of the importance of knowing their children’s whereabouts, understanding their activities, and remaining actively involved in their daily lives.    Parents are encouraged to maintai...

October 16, 2026

The trio who will perform at Association Shakti at Le Mole, Guadeloupe. PHILIPSBURG--Three dancers from Naatya Arts Center in St. Maarten will travel to Guadeloupe to perform at an event organised by Association Shakti on October 17. The dancers are Thrisha Nankani, Aparna Sam...

October 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/THE HAGUE — Prime Minister Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina arrived in the Netherlands today and immediately began his programme of official meetings, starting with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen in The Hague. Their discussions addressed shifting geopoliti...

October 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The U.S. Consulate General Curaçao is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This year, the program is expanding from four to seven fellowships and, for the...

October 16, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is pleased to announce that several of its senior officers successfully completed an effective leadership training program this week. The training focused on providing the officers with the knowledge, insight,...