September 16, 2026 No comments
POLICE INVESTIGATE MULTIPLE SUPERMARKET ARMED ROBBERIES WEDNESDAY EVENING
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating two supermarket robberies and one attempted robbery that occurred at three different supermarkets in the Simpson Bay area. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, shortly after 6:00 PM, Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting the incidents. Several police patrol units and detectives were immediately dispatched to the locations. Preliminary information indicates that two men, dressed in dark clothing and traveling on a scooter, were involved in the robberies. The suspects were reportedly in possession of a firearm during the incidents. After the robberies, the suspects reportedly fled in the direction of the Bellevue border and crossed to the French side of the island. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
Enrollment Underway for 5th SHTA Academy Customer Service Series
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As part of its ongoing efforts to further enhance customer satisfaction among the millions of visitors who travel to St. Maarten each year, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in conjunction with EHP International, has opened enrollment for the fifth edition of the SHTA Academy – Customer Service. The foundation of this program is the principle that excellent customer service is key to elevating the overall quality of both the customer and visitor experience. It encourages customers to return to shops and offices, visitors to return to hotels, activities, and excursions, increases appreciation for the destination and visitor spending, and, last but not least, provides service providers with opportunities to earn additional tips. The courses...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
USM Confirms CFY Academic Track Will Begin October 1 – Final Call for Applications
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is pleased to confirm that the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) Academic Track will move forward for the 2026–2027 academic year, with classes officially beginning on October 1, 2026, at the USM campus in St. Maarten. Following the completion and evaluation of the program’s 2025–2026 pilot year, USM has been working with its partners to prepare for the next intake and strengthen the delivery of the Academic Track. With the program now confirmed, USM is making a final call to eligible young people who are still considering their next step after secondary school. The CFY Academic Track is a college-level foundation program designed to help young people make a stronger transition from...
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September 16, 2026 No comments
Two Traffic Accidents at the same Location. Scooter Driver Transported to French side Hospital
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a traffic accident occurred on A.Th. Illidge Road, near the intersection with Zorg en Rust Road. A red Suzuki Swift was traveling on A.Th. Illidge Road from the direction of Mount William Hill toward Zorg en Rust Road. At the location of the accident, the driver of the Suzuki Swift attempted to pass a bus that had stopped on the left side of the roadway. At the same time, a scooter was approaching from the opposite direction, traveling toward Mount William Hill. During the maneuver, the Suzuki Swift collided head-on with the approaching scooter. As a result of the collision, the scooter rider was thrown onto the windshield of...
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September 15, 2026 No comments
Educators Strengthen Innovative Teaching Practices Through STEM to STEAM Professional Development
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Division of Educational Innovation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport hosted a three-day STEM to STEAM Teacher Training Workshop, aimed at strengthening innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered teaching practices within Sint Maarten’s schools. Participants included educators from public and government-subsidized Preparatory Secondary Vocational Education (PSVE) schools. The professional development workshop, facilitated by Dr. Delroy Pierre, focused on supporting educators to transition from STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to STEAM, which incorporates the Arts as an integral component of creativity, design, communication and problem-solving. Throughout the three-day training, participating educators explored how STEAM can move beyond the traditional teaching of subjects in isolation by connecting different disciplines around authentic problems, inquiry, and project-based learning. The...
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