June 01, 2026 No comments
CPS: June 1 is Caribbean Nutrition Day & June Marks Caribbean Nutrition Month
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), joins regional health organizations and partners across the Caribbean in observing Caribbean Nutrition Day on June 1 and the start of Caribbean Nutrition Month 2026. This year’s theme, “Healthy Eating, Active Living: Promoting Caribbean Foods as Medicine,” highlights the important role that healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and traditional Caribbean foods play in improving health and preventing chronic diseases. Caribbean Nutrition Day serves as a reminder that good nutrition is essential to overall health and well-being. Across the region, countries continue to face increasing rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Many...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
Island Gems Helps EPIC Expand Plastic Recycling and Community Impact
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - Island Gems Charity Foundation has donated a new plastic shredding machine to EPIC's Perpetual Plastics project, strengthening local efforts to reduce plastic waste while expanding educational and social opportunities within the community. The donation will support the acquisition of a Desktop Shredder V2 machine, enabling the Perpetual Plastics team to process larger volumes of recyclable plastics more efficiently and safely. The upgraded equipment will help increase the project's environmental impact while creating greater opportunities for participation by youth, volunteers, and persons with special needs. Perpetual Plastics, an initiative of the Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Foundation, transforms locally collected plastic waste into reusable products while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability education. Since its launch in 2024, the project...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
Papaya hearing on June 4 regarding the Murder of Fire Fighter S.J.
SINT MAARTEN/SABA (THE BOTTOM) - On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the criminal case known as Papaya, concerning the death of firefighter S. J., will be heard on its merits. The hearing will take place from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m., with a break for lunch. The hearing will be held in Bonaire. Interested people in Saba may follow the proceedings via a live video connection at the Eugenius Johnson Community Center. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Due to limited seating capacity, visitors are advised to arrive early. If the number of attendees exceeds the available seating, priority will be given to immediate family members and relatives. In addition, a courtroom on Sint Maarten (SXM) will be available where the hearing can...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
Minister Heyliger-Marten Highlights Entrepreneurship Development as Key Pillar of Economic Growth
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) – Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has underscored the importance of continued investment in entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of Government's broader economic development strategy during the Press Conference of the St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center's (SEDC) Advanced Education Program. "MSMEs remain the backbone of the Sint Maarten economy. They are our small shops, service providers, creatives, restaurants, wellness businesses, tourism support services, and innovators. Very often, they are families trying to create stability and generational progress," Minister Heyliger-Marten stated during the event, which was attended by entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, stakeholders, and members of the media. During her address, the Minister emphasized that entrepreneurship development remains...
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June 01, 2026 No comments
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Address of the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - My fellow people of Sint Maarten, As we approach the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, I address you today not only as your Prime Minister, but as a fellow resident of this beautiful country who understands firsthand what this season can mean for our families, our homes, our livelihoods, and our peace of mind. For us in Sint Maarten, hurricane season is not simply a date on the calendar. It is a period that reminds us of our vulnerability, but also of our strength. We remember the lessons of the past. We remember the uncertainty, the fear, the devastation, but we also remember the resilience of our people. We remember neighbors helping neighbors, families opening their homes...
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