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October 14, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received a courtesy visit from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port St. Maarten Group of Companies (PSG), Alexander Gumbs, where they discussed opportunities for strengthening Sint Maarten’s maritime sector,...

October 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Claret Connor, has announced significant progress in efforts to reform and strengthen the Inspectorate of VSA (IVSA), with proposals now developed to improve the organization's structure, operational eff...

October 14, 2026

Terryanne Tondu. PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis has congratulated Terryanne Tondu on earning a bachelor’s degree in International Communication Management from Fontys University and a master’s degree in Management of Cultural Diversity from Tilburg Univers...

October 14, 2026

Dignitaries in attendance. PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice and the Council of Europe hosted St. Maarten’s first Human Rights Conference on Friday, October 9, at the University of St. Martin, bringing together government officials, justice institutions, legal professionals...

October 14, 2026

Kenty Lichtenberg of Be Your Own Brand and Maya Williams – Thomas CEO of Re-flourish at the kick-off event of Beyond The Curl In St. Eustatius. ST. EUSTATIUS--A two-day workshop exploring the connections between black hair, African ancestry, Caribbean heritage and personal ide...

October 14, 2026

A participant displaying her beautiful design. ST. EUSTATIUS--The Golden Rock Cancer Awareness Foundation held its “Bedazzle Your Bra" event on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The Foundation is hosting several events during the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Aw...

October 14, 2026

The new acquisitions KRALENDIJK--The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN recently acquired new motorcycles, complementing the existing fleet, offering greater flexibility and enhancing visibility on the streets. The motorcycle team is making its first public appearance on...

October 14, 2026

A scene during the session. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) has introduced weekly motivational sessions to connect Caribbean Foundation Year students with professionals, community leaders and alumni who can share their experiences and career advice. The Pep Tal...

October 14, 2026

GREAT BAY: At the initiative of St. Maarten, the four countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed to examine the financial and legal arrangements governing shared justice services, with the objective of developing a more transparent, balanced and sustainable fundin...

October 14, 2026

GREAT BAY--Feeling a lump in your breast can immediately trigger fear. For many women, the first thought is breast cancer, but finding a lump does not mean cancer has been found. Many breast lumps are caused by benign conditions such as cysts, fibroadenomas and other non-cance...

October 14, 2026

(𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴' 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 & 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪...

October 14, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - District Governor, District 60B, Lion Hyacinth Jeremiah, MJF, recently made his annual official visit to the Lions Clubs on the islands of Sint Maarten, St. Eustatius, Saba and Anguilla which form Zone 2B in the district. The Sint Maarten Lions Club...

October 14, 2026

ANGUILLA (THE VALLEY) - The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) generated new inquiries and on-the-spot bookings while strengthening relationships with more than 70 luxury travel advisors during ILTM North America 2026 and related trade engagements in Nassau, the Bahamas. The event r...