July 16, 2026 No comments
Spreading Sunshine Through Story Time at the Sint Maarten Library
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - It is summertime, and the Sint Maarten Library is sharing sunshine through story time sessions with young learners in our community. During a recent session, M. Spencer read to the students of Denise House Daycare from the inspiring children’s book written by Tabitha Brown, Hello There, Sunshine”. The story introduces children to important life lessons about discovering their own inner light, practicing kindness, and spreading positivity wherever they go. It follows a young Tabitha who begins each day by greeting the sunshine, knowing that its warmth brings happiness and joy to those around her. When the sunshine disappears one day, she sets out on an adventure to find it. Along her journey, she helps members of...
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July 16, 2026 No comments
CPS Encourages Families to Practice Water Safety and Sun Protection during the Summer Holiday Season
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – With schools now closed and the summer holiday season underway, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), is encouraging residents and visitors to make safety a priority while enjoying the island's beaches and swimming pools. The summer months provide families with opportunities to spend more time outdoors, but they also bring increased risks associated with prolonged sun exposure, dehydration, and drowning. CPS is reminding parents, guardians, caregivers, and the public that many of these risks can be prevented by taking simple precautions. One of the most important safety messages is to never leave children unattended around water. Whether at the beach, a swimming pool,...
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July 16, 2026 No comments
ODM: Remain Vigilant and Monitor MDS Weather Reports for Potential Storm Activity
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, is calling on residents and the business community to remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports from the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS): www.meteosxm.com or visit their social media page Facebook.com/sxmweather/ in connection with the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The latest July forecast from the Colorado State University (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science indicates that the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be well below normal, with nine named storms, four hurricanes, and one major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) with sustained wind speeds of 111 miles per hour or greater. While this forecast suggests fewer storms than...
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July 15, 2026 No comments
Tea Party With A Twist.™ An Annual Signature Experience by BPW Concordia SXM
SAINT-MARTIN (MARIGOT) - Business and Professional Women Concordia SXM (BPWC) proudly hosted another successful edition of its annual signature experience, Tea Party With A Twist™, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Quality Catering Service in Sandy Ground. This year’s captivating theme, “Teas, Clutches & Pearls – Spill the Teas, Clutch the Pearls,” brought together people from across the community for an afternoon where elegance, education, wellness, and sisterhood blended seamlessly in a memorable celebration of learning and empowerment. Guests embraced the vintage-inspired dress code in eyelet, floral, and Madras attire, complemented by elegant hats, fascinators, clutches, and pearls, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere filled with meaningful conversations, laughter, networking, and friendship. Remaining true to its mission of combining elegance with education, Tea...
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July 15, 2026 No comments
Second Dutch Summer Camp at MPC a Success
SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - On Friday, July 10, the second Dutch Summer Camp at Milton Peters College concluded successfully with an exhibition. The camp, aimed at strengthening Dutch language skills, welcomed 32 prospective students who will attend either Milton Peters College or Sundial School in the 2026–2027 academic year. Throughout the week, participants were immersed in Dutch through engaging, hands-on activities. They gave presentations about themselves, created a vlog during a scavenger hunt in Philipsburg, followed a recipe to make a fruit bowl, learned basic woodworking by making a tangram, and practiced interview and acting skills. During Friday’s exhibition, students enthusiastically shared their work with parents and representatives of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS). All participants said...
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