June 11, 2026 No comments
CFY Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on Dutch State Examination
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is proud to celebrate a major achievement by students enrolled in the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) program. All five students who sat the Dutch State Examination (Staatsexamen) at the B2 level successfully passed, resulting in a 100% pass rate for the cohort. The accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as most of the students entered the program with Dutch language proficiency at the A1 level and, within just ten months, progressed to achieving B2 certification. Advancing two full language proficiency levels within a single academic year demonstrates the students' dedication, resilience, and commitment to their academic development. The results represent one of the strongest indicators to date of the impact of the Caribbean Foundation...
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June 11, 2026 No comments
Teen Times Prom Night Returns to Lotus for 30th Edition Under “Cultural Elegance” Theme on June 28
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Teen Times has announced its annual Prom Night 2026, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the youth organization: the 30th edition of Teen Times Prom Night, held successfully for 30 consecutive years. This year’s celebration will be held at Lotus Nightclub, a venue that has become almost synonymous with Teen Times Prom. Under the theme “Cultural Elegance,” Teen Times will celebrate the diversity of its membership and the wider diversity of St. Maarten. Prom Night is Teen Times’ exclusive, end-of-year formal event for high school seniors across St. Maarten. It brings graduates together for one memorable night that has become one of the island’s most anticipated senior celebrations. Teen Times began distributing...
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June 11, 2026 No comments
Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle Enhances Access to Clean Drinking Water in Nine Primary Schools
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle has strengthened its commitment to community well‑being through the successful execution of its Water Cooler Project, started in March in recognition of Rotary International’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month. The initiative aims to ensure that students across the island have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water—an essential component of health, learning, and daily development. This year’s project focused on replacing filters in outdoor water coolers and addressing non‑functioning units in local primary schools. With support from a Rotary District Grant and generous contributions from NV GEBE and Seven Seas Water Group, the club replaced at least one defective water cooler in nine primary schools. Schools Receiving New Water Coolers Seventh Day Adventist School. Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School. Sister...
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June 10, 2026 No comments
KPSM Launches Internal Investigation Following Incident in Sucker Garden
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) has become aware of a video circulating on social media and other online platforms concerning the conduct of a police officer during an incident that reportedly took place in the Sucker Garden area on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. KPSM takes allegations regarding the conduct of its personnel very seriously. Upon becoming aware of the incident, the management of KPSM immediately initiated an internal investigation into the matter. Investigators are actively gathering and reviewing all available digital evidence, including video footage and other relevant information, to establish a clear and objective understanding of the events that occurred. The Prosecutor's Office was informed and will be kept fully informed throughout the investigative process. KPSM recognizes...
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June 10, 2026 No comments
CBCS Hosts the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors
SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - From May 28 to 30, 2026, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) hosted the XLIII Annual Conference of the Caribbean Group of Banking Supervisors (CGBS), bringing together banking supervisors, regulators, and financial sector experts from across the Caribbean and beyond. This year, Curaçao served as host of the CGBS Annual Conference for the second time since 2010. This year’s theme “Resilience and Innovation: Reimagining Supervision Amid Artificial Intelligence Risks, Data Protection and Systemic Uncertainty,” explored how supervisory authorities can effectively respond to an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving financial landscape. In his opening remarks, CBCS President Richard Doornbosch highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and adaptive supervision in addressing emerging risks. Over the course of the conference,...
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