October 30, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation Announces Interest from 10 Schools for 2027. Honors 2026 Sponsors
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation (SMSFF) announced that ten high schools have already expressed preliminary interest in participating in Science Week 2027. The event will take place from March 8 to 13, with the awards ceremony scheduled for March 20, 2027. Science Week 2027 will carry the theme Turning Curiosity into Change and the subtheme Young Minds. Bold Ideas. A Better Future. Schools have expressed interest in activities including the art competition, National Science Fair, STEAM field trips, robotics program, and planned Science Ambassador Program. The announcement was made during the Foundation’s Sponsor Appreciation Happy Hour on October 29, which honored the businesses and organizations that made Science Week 2026 possible. The evening featured a presentation...
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October 30, 2026 No comments
MP Dimar Labega Inspires CFY Students at USM
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - University of St. Martin (USM) Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) students welcomed Member of Parliament Dimar Labega for an interactive pep talk on Wednesday, October 28, focused on networking, collaboration, and making the most of their college experience. Khalil Raven accompanied MP Labega in support and engaged with students during the discussion. No stranger to CFY, MP Labega shared experiences from his own college journey and encouraged students to take their studies seriously. He reflected on how the tools and resources available to students have changed since his college years, urging them to use today’s opportunities to develop their ideas and pursue their goals. Networking was a central theme of his message. MP Labega encouraged students to build...
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October 29, 2026 No comments
“Caregiving Cannot Remain Invisible in Our National Conversation” — Nzinga Lake
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - What began as a deeply personal conversation about caregiving became an emotional moment of connection for community advocate Nzinga Lake, whose heartfelt radio interview on Thursday moved listeners to reach out and share their own experiences, struggles, and emotions. Appearing on PJD2 Radio's The Breakfast Lounge with Lady Grace in observance of the United Nations International Day of Care and Support, Lake spoke openly about caring for her aging parents alongside her siblings, the sacrifices that caregiving can demand, and the importance of remembering those who spend much of their lives caring for others. At moments, the weight of that experience brought Lake to tears. Following the interview, she received numerous telephone calls from women and men who...
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October 29, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten marks eight years of recovery through US$119.7 million Emergency Recovery Project I
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Emergency Recovery Project I (ERP-I), the first project financed through the Sint Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, is approaching its scheduled closure in December 2026 following eight years of investment in the country's housing, education, public infrastructure and emergency services. With approximately US$119.7 million in financing, the project has supported repairs to more than 500 homes, restored 19 schools and placed 21 kilometers of electricity distribution infrastructure underground. Sint Maarten has also gained new emergency response vehicles, increased water-storage capacity and more advanced systems for monitoring severe weather and communicating public warnings. Representatives of the Government of Sint Maarten, the Government of the Netherlands, the World Bank and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) gathered...
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October 29, 2026 No comments
Minister of VSA Connors Extends Heartfelt Congratulations Doris Hodge-Wilson on Her 105th Birthday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Honorable Claret Connor, extends warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Doris Olive Hodge-Wilson as she celebrates the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday. Reaching 105 years is an extraordinary blessing and a testament to a lifetime of strength, resilience, and cherished memories. Mrs. Hodge-Wilson represents a living connection to generations of Sint Maarten's history, traditions, and community spirit. "On behalf of the Ministry of VSA and the people of Sint Maarten, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Hodge-Wilson on this exceptional milestone. Our senior citizens are among our greatest treasures, and reaching 105 years is truly a reason for celebration. May she continue to be surrounded...
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