June 02, 2026 No comments
CPS Advises Persons with Respiratory Conditions to Take Precautions during Sahara Dust Events
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is advising residents and visitors, particularly those with respiratory illnesses, to take precautionary measures during periods of increased Saharan dust activity. During this time of year, Saharan dust plumes become more prevalent across the Caribbean region and can affect air quality in Sint Maarten. These dust events can pose health risks, especially for small children, older adults, and individuals with underlying respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Persons living with asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other breathing-related illnesses may experience worsening symptoms when Saharan dust concentrations are elevated. Common symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, throat...
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June 02, 2026 No comments
ODM Urges Food Wholesalers and Warehouse Operators to be Storm Ready
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is urging food wholesalers, warehouse depot operators, and business owners across the country to ensure their facilities are hurricane-ready for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season as it only takes one hurricane to make it a bad one. With the hurricane season now underway and storm activity expected to increase in the coming months, ODM emphasizes that the best time to prepare is before a storm threatens the country. National Disaster Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on operators and owners of warehouses, distribution centers, and storage facilities to review and activate preparedness measures well in advance of any approaching weather system. "A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding...
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June 02, 2026 No comments
SMART 2026, Surpasses Previous Editions in Attendance
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Bookings for the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 have surpassed those of the 2025 edition. Regardless of added convention space for the June 22–26 2026 edition of the event, only a few booths are still available. To enable booth presence, the organizing committee of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), with the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), l’Office du Tourisme (OdT), and Club du Tourisme (CdT) urge interested tourism companies, as well as businesses interested in doing business with regional tourism companies, to reserve an exhibition booth in a timely manner. Walkaround and "buyer" tickets will remain available for a longer time. SMART 2026 marks the 18th edition of the...
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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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