August 21, 2026 No comments
Traffic Accident involving Transport Van Causes Traffic Disruption
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Just after 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning August 21, 2026, the Police Dispatch Center received several calls reporting a traffic accident before the roundabout in the area behind the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). According to the reports, a Brink’s armored transport truck lost control and overturned on the roadway. Police patrol officers and members of the Traffic Department were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers were informed that no one was injured during the incident. The contents being transported by the vehicle were also reported to be safe. Police officers worked to address the situation and clear the roadway. The accident caused a traffic backup in the area, and motorists were advised to expect delays. KPSM...
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August 21, 2026 No comments
Dog attacks, dug-out nests, and selfies: Sint Maarten hopes for a more respectful sea turtle nesting season
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following multiple incidents of serious disturbance to sea turtles in Sint Maarten during the 2025 nesting season, the Nature Foundation is asking residents and visitors to approach these locally protected species with greater care and vigilance in the coming season. The next four months are expected to bring a rise in sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs, putting these vulnerable animals at risk of injury, death, or abandoned nesting attempts. From roughly May through December, three species of sea turtle — the green, hawksbill, and leatherback — are known to nest on Sint Maarten's shorelines. Simpson Bay, Dawn Beach, and Gibbs Bay are among the most visited nesting sites, though nesting has been recorded on...
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August 21, 2026 No comments
From Motherhood to Early Literacy: Celebrating Families through Reading
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Supporting families means supporting the whole child; from a mother's well-being and a baby's earliest days to the development of a lifelong love of reading. Early literacy begins before a child enters school, and can begin even before birth: talking, singing, sharing stories, and reading together from birth all help create positive early experiences with books, language, and learning. As part of Health Week, the Sint Maarten Library took part in activities focused on supporting mothers, babies, parents, and families while highlighting the importance of early literacy and access to Library resources. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Library hosted a Story Time session for a warm turnout of 12 young children and their caregivers, with Librarian...
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August 20, 2026 No comments
SCDF Reminds Public Carnival 2027 Registration Closes September 1
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is reminding the general public that registration for Carnival 2027 will officially close on September 1, 2026. Registration will close for troupes, booths, pageants, bands and the calypso competition. Registration for season passes will open at a later date. Interested persons can register through the SCDF’s new digital platform, www.sxmcarnival.life, which quickly grew in popularity during the Carnival 2026 celebrations in April. Registration can be completed directly at www.sxmcarnival.life/registration. The SCDF said the platform represents an important step in modernizing the way Carnival information, registration and participant engagement are managed. Early registration allows the foundation to finalize key preparations, assess participation levels, organize logistics and ensure that Carnival 2027 is planned in...
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August 20, 2026 No comments
ECYS Minister Clarifies Reports on School Gym Closures
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Melissa D. Gumbs, took time to address rumours that several schools were not briefed about the pending closure of their gymnasiums. In a media statement provided on Thursday evening, Gumbs provided background to the purpose for the closures and the efforts by the National Recovery Programme Bureau to communicate with all stakeholders involved. “For several months, I have spoken about the ongoing projects under the Trust Fund that relate to ECYS,” Gumbs stated. “ERP-1, under which the repairs of school gyms and sports facilities falls, is currently in the mobilization and preparation stage. As per the contractual requirements under the Trust Fund, site possession is handed over to the...
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