November 04, 2026 No comments
Governor’s Symposium 2026 on Youth Development rescheduled for Dec.08
SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW) - The Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency Ajamu G. Baly, is pleased to announce that the Governor’s Symposium 2026, originally scheduled for September 25, 2026, will now take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Symposium will be held under the theme “Youth Development: Building Our Future, Building Our Youth”, and will cover a range of interconnected topics, including identity and belonging, education and future readiness, mental health and emotional well-being, technology and social media, vocational development, sports, arts, youth safety, civic participation, and opportunities for young people to contribute to Sint Maarten. In the lead-up to the Governor’s Symposium, the Organizing Committee has undertaken several activities, including outreach programs in...
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November 04, 2026 No comments
Cross-cultural theatrical production, Billie & Ella: Blue Notes in Paradise, brings together artists from Sint Maarten and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Victim Support Services (VSS) of Sint Maarten is joining forces with Pittsburgh-based creative arts organization uNiqu’ Arts for a powerful cross-cultural collaboration in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Through the theatrical production Billie & Ella: Blue Notes in Paradise, the organizations aim to raise awareness, inspire meaningful conversations, and demonstrate the life-changing power of artistic expression. Through the medium of “Impact Arts,” the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to use creativity to promote compassion, social change, and community. By combining music, theatre, spoken word, storytelling, humor, and Caribbean culture, the production creates an artistic experience designed to extend far beyond entertainment. “We don't have to share someone's trauma to understand the urgency of standing against it. Art...
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November 04, 2026 No comments
Bridge Builders Invites Community to Meatless Day Walkathon in Support of Animal Defenders
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Bridge Builders is inviting residents to its annual Meatless Day Walkathon on Saturday, November 7, with all proceeds going to Animal Defenders and its work caring for stray animals on the island. The walkathon is being held ahead of Meatless Day, observed internationally on November 25. The campaign encourages people to consider a vegetarian diet and reflect on the treatment of animals raised or killed for human use. Its underlying belief is that respect for animal life can help build a more peaceful world. For the local Bridge Builders chapter, the event also responds to a continuing need in Sint Maarten. Animal rescue groups regularly take in abandoned animals and care for strays, but the cost of...
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November 04, 2026 No comments
MP Doran Warns: “Sint Maarten Cannot Sustain Another Two Years of This”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert J. Doran used the 2027 Budget debate to call for stronger accountability, better planning and practical solutions to the challenges facing Sint Maarten, the MP said in a press statement on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. “Sint Maarten will not be able to sustain another two years of this same setup,” Doran declared, stressing the need for Government to move beyond promises and deliver meaningful results. While acknowledging Government’s timely submission of Budget 2027, Doran questioned whether the proposed projects are supported by realistic financing and execution plans. “Having it on time and having it wrong doesn’t make sense because it’s just plans without executable dates,” he stated. Referring to concerns raised by the Council...
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Advancements of Construction at the new Point Blanche Prison
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As works progress on the construction of the new Point Blanche Prison Facility, the Ministry of Justice would like to provide an update on recent site developments, upcoming activities, and the environmental controls in place. Implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the project forms a cornerstone of the broader Detention Sector Reform Program. The project transitions Sint Maarten’s correctional infrastructure beyond traditional confinement by integrating dynamic security, rehabilitation, and structured inmate management. Designed in alignment with international human rights and detention standards, the facility embeds social, gender-responsive, environmental, and sustainability principles into future operations. Over the past weeks, considerable progress has been made with site excavations and security fencing, paving the way for...
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