March 29, 2026 No comments
SCDF bringing Jay Mills home for Carnival, and special Youth Extravaganza performance
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is bringing Jay home! The SCDF has arranged for dancer and choreographer Jay Mills to be at home for Carnival 2026, where he will not only get a few days to enjoy Carnival and home in general, but he is also set to make a special appearance at Youth Extravaganza 2026. Mills, who now lives in the United States, was recently featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, where he proudly represented St. Maarten among a lineup of Caribbean and Latin American countries and carried the St. Maarten flag. Before building his career in the United States and appearing on stage and in videos with many of...
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March 29, 2026 No comments
DP Party Leader: Stability Must Guide Coalition Discussions. “Focus Must be on National Issues, no time for distractions“
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The leader of the Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot has confirmed that coalition party leaders will meet to discuss the current political developments, particularly those involving members of the Council of Ministers. The DP leader indicated that the Democratic Party will approach these discussions with a focus on stability and continuity of governance. She noted that Sint Maarten is facing a range of pressing challenges that require the full attention of government. “This is a time for thoughtful leadership, for dialogue, and for keeping the interests of the people of Sint Maarten at the center of our actions and deliberations.” The DP leader emphasized that global developments continue to affect the country more and...
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March 29, 2026 No comments
Fire department issues fire warning amid dry weather conditions
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Fire Department is urging residents to exercise extreme caution due to current dry weather conditions that increase the risk of bush fires across the country. Members of the public are strongly advised not to discard lighted cigarettes, matches, or any burning materials, particularly in areas prone to fires. The Fire Department is also advising individuals to refrain from burning bush, garbage, or engaging in open-burning activities in built-up areas or on hillsides for agricultural purposes during this period. Persons seeking to conduct any form of controlled burning are encouraged to first contact the Fire Department for guidance and safety recommendations. Authorities warn that the improper use of fire under these dry conditions can quickly lead to dangerous...
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March 29, 2026 No comments
COCI urges strong business turnout for town hall meeting on UBO, regulation and key developments
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) is calling on members of the business community to attend its upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Belair Community Center, in what the Chamber describes as an important opportunity for businesses to become better informed on matters that directly affect their operations and obligations. At a time when regulatory developments, compliance requirements and public-sector decisions are increasingly shaping the local business environment, COCI says it is placing a high priority on ensuring that St. Maarten’s business community is knowledgeable, prepared and engaged. A key feature of the evening will be a panel discussion on Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) registration,...
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March 28, 2026 No comments
A Debt Acknowledged: The UN’s Declaration on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Caribbean’s Path to Reparations
SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN - In a moment described by diplomats as "the closing of a 400-year circle of silence," the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, adopted a historic resolution formally declaring the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity" in recorded history. While the hall erupted in a standing ovation from the majority of the 193 Member States, a palpable tension remained: The Kingdom of the Netherlands, a former colonial power with deep historical ties to the trade, was among the few nations to abstain from the vote. The Purpose of the Resolution: Beyond Symbolism The resolution, spearheaded by a coalition of African and Caribbean nations (CARICOM), goes far beyond a simple apology. Its primary objectives are twofold: Legal Codification:...
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