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October 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--As St. Maarten celebrates 16 years of country status, Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg is calling for renewed commitment to nation building, meaningful action on the cost of living and a stronger voice for the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom of the...

October 11, 2026

Sixteen years ago, St. Maarten became a country within theKingdom. Today, on Constitution Day, we celebrate not only thathistoric milestone, but also the shared identity, responsibil...

October 11, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following the conclusion of its first session of a fisheries incentive program in 2025, which compensated artisanal fishers with equipment and services, the Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) is continuing to build ocean literacy on the island th...

October 11, 2026

SAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) — Two young residents of Saint-Martin, Romario Benjamin and Lisette Richardson, have joined a BPJEPS Basketball training program at the Tony Parker Adéquat Academy (TPAA) in Lyon, thanks to a collaboration between two local associations committed to yout...

October 11, 2026

GREAT BAY--A woman goes for a mammogram and later receives a report telling her she has “dense breasts.” For many women, the term can be confusing and even alarming. Having dense breasts is common. It does not mean that something is wrong, and it does not mean that a woman has...

October 10, 2026

GREAT BAY--Getting a call that something unusual appeared on a mammogram can be frightening. For many women, the word “abnormal” immediately raises one question: Do I have breast cancer? An abnormal mammogram, however, does not automatically mean cancer has been found. It mean...

October 10, 2026

WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao hosted the Caribbean United in Excellence Summit on Friday, October 9, 2026, bringing together senior political leaders from Jamaica, Aruba and Suriname for discussions on strengthening regional cooperation, economic development, investment, connectivity an...

October 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – “Today, on World Mental Health Day, I join people around the world in affirming a simple but important truth: mental health matters just as much as physical health,” Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg said on Saturday, October 10, 2026. “Too...

October 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF), in collaboration with Republic Bank, has officially launched its much-anticipated Carnival 2027 schedule, promising 20 days of non-stop fettin', six days of pre-Carnival events, plenty of cultur...

October 10, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis reflected on the October 10, 2010, when Sint Maarten began her new chapter as a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  "Today, 16 years later, we honour that hi...

October 10, 2026

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) marked a deeply meaningful occasion today, commemorating 16 years of unwavering service, sacrifice, and dedication to the people of St. Maarten, while also honoring the cherished memory of our beloved colleague, Officer Keri Hyman. ...

October 10, 2026

GREAT BAY--A delegation from the Council of Europe is visiting St. Maarten this week, meeting with government officials, Parliament and justice-sector representatives. While the visit provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on a range of human rights issues, it also...

October 10, 2026

GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Anguilla’s Amarni Webster has been named the winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, emerging from a field of 18 young delegates to earn the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism. Held as part of the...