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October 10, 2026

ANGUILLA — Educator and former trade union leader Stuart Johnson called for fair compensation, stronger support for teacher well-being, and meaningful investment in education during his keynote address at the Anguilla Teachers’ Union Biennial Conference this morning. Addressin...

October 09, 2026

ST. EUSTATIUS--After more than a decade of legal, administrative and policy efforts, the Government of St. Eustatius has begun transferring ownership of homes in the Golden Rock community to residents, marking a significant step in a housing initiative first approved in 2015....

October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has introduced a virtual reality training system in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy, aimed at strengthening officers' professional skills, improving decision-making under pressure and enhancing public safety. The ne...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Grief touches every home, yet few of us are ever taught how to carry it. This Sunday, 11 October, Love & Inspiration with Roy Cotton, Jr. opens that conversation in a special 45-minute segment with Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers , convener of the Carib...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/ANGUILLA — Educator and former trade union leader Stuart Johnson called for fair compensation, stronger support for teacher well-being, and meaningful investment in education during his keynote address at the Anguilla Teachers’ Union Biennial Conference this morni...

October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation and the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation have been awarded research grants by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to strengthen the preservation, documentation and public presentation of their respective islands' cultur...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - 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...

October 09, 2026

CAY HILL--For more than two decades, countless pet owners in St. Maarten knew Dr. Garry Swanston as the veterinarian they turned to when an animal was sick, injured or in need of care. But his contribution extended far beyond the examination room. He dedicated much of his...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and former Acting Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Lyndon Lewis, extends his congratulations to Terryanne Tondu on her academic accomplishments. Tondu earned a Bachelor’s degr...

October 09, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY - By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert) - The Caribbean understands aviation. But does it fully understand private aviation? The potential blind spot is the distinction between airline passengers and private-aviation passengers. Commercial aviation brings visitors ac...

October 09, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Omar E.C. Ottley has welcomed Thursday's meeting between fuel supplier SOL, Government and Members of Parliament as an important step toward addressing fuel pricing and the financial burden of electricity costs on residents and businesses i...

October 09, 2026

The robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...

October 09, 2026

Participants of the training hold up their certificates. PHILIPSBURG--A professional development programme designed to strengthen literacy and numeracy instruction among kindergarten teachers has concluded after more than four months of training. The Literacy and Numeracy Trai...