May 04, 2026 No comments
THE ROTARY CLUBS OF ST. MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN & ANGUILLA CONTINUE TO SHINE
SINT MAARTEN/JAMAICA - During the Rotary District 7020 Conference held in Kingston, Jamaica, from April 27 through May 2, 2026, the Rotary Clubs of St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla were recognized with a variety of awards for their continued efforts to Unite for Good and to do good in the world. Rotary in St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla dates back to 1972, and the Rotary Clubs on St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla continue to thrive. Assistant Governor Elisia L. Lake for St. Maarten and Anguilla said, “It is with tremendous pride that I congratulate all clubs across our territory for their outstanding representation at the recent Annual Rotary District 7020 Conference and for capturing honors across multiple award categories”. District Governor Dr. William "Bill" Aiken...
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May 04, 2026 No comments
MP Webster-Jansen Congratulates Three Outstanding St. Maarten Graduates and Encourages Students Ahead of Exams
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Veronica Webster-Jansen extends heartfelt congratulations to three remarkable young women from St. Maarten who have recently achieved significant academic milestones abroad, making their families and country proud through their dedication and accomplishments. MP Webster-Jansen congratulated Trystine Gibs Peterson, who earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Her determination to pursue her dream of becoming a psychologist, while overcoming personal challenges, serves as a powerful example of perseverance and purpose. Congratulations are also extended to Aaliyah Nyah Daflaar, who earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Florida State University. Her academic journey has been marked by leadership, community service, and research excellence, and she is now...
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May 04, 2026 No comments
Reminder: Confirmation Letter Extension Deadline for Public Transportation Permit Holders
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) urgently reminds all public transportation permit holders that the extended deadline for the submission of confirmation letters is May 8, 2026. Permit holders are strongly urged to complete their confirmation process without delay. The online registration portal will remain accessible only until 11:59 PM on the deadline date. All previously communicated requirements and conditions remain fully in force and must be fully complied with. This represents the final extension, and no further general extension is anticipated beyond this date. Permit holders who have not yet submitted their confirmation letters are strongly encouraged to act immediately to avoid any disruption to their operational status. Following the deadline, any late...
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May 03, 2026 No comments
When Oil’s “Buffer” Disappears, the Caribbean/Sint Maarten Feels It Too. Sustained Costs Pressure Underway? Plan for Instability
SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Roddy Heyliger) - The Caribbean’s tourism economy and that of Sint Maarten is built on a simple promise of sun, sea, and a relatively short flight away—especially for North American travelers (USA, Canada). But the region’s prosperity is also tied to global fuel markets. And right now, the world is being reminded—again—that when energy supply lines seize up, the effects ripple far beyond the immediate conflict zone. This past week, some of the clearest warnings yet came not from politicians or pundits, but from the energy industry itself. Executives at Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips cautioned that as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz persist, the world has been leaning harder each day on commercial stockpiles,...
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May 03, 2026 No comments
Academy CAPE Delegation Concludes Transformative St. Kitts and Nevis Exchange
SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - The St. Maarten Academy CAPE Programme has successfully concluded a multisensory eight-day educational exchange in St. Kitts and Nevis, spanning April 18 to 25, 2026. Under the leadership of the CAPE Coordinator, Mrs. Doreen Edwards Mac Intosh, the delegation of students and faculty executed a comprehensive itinerary designed to move beyond the classroom, offering a cross-cultural perspective that deepened students' understanding of the CAPE curriculum through authentic real-world applications. This mission also served as a platform for intentional networking, allowing visiting faculty to engage directly with subject specialists in St. Kitts and Nevis to exchange best practices and pedagogical insights. The journey commenced with a deep historical and cultural immersion into the "Cradle of the Caribbean." In...
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