July 12, 2026 No comments
Entire Hurricane Season Shut Down?
SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN - The Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf are expected to be quiet through all of next week. Satellite imagery indicated that there a lot of dry, dusty air has invaded much of the Atlantic Basin, Crown Weather reported. “In fact, it looks likely that there’s going to be plenty of Saharan dust occurring across much of the tropical Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Gulf…,” and “…in addition to very strong wind shear values will make conditions highly unfavorable for tropical development for at least the next week.” “As for the slight possibility of tropical development off of the coast of the Carolinas next week – It appears that the latest model guidance have decreased their chances for development in...
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July 12, 2026 No comments
Dutch Caribbean translators attend Literary Translation Days in Antwerp
SINT MAARTEN/BELGIUM - The Literary Translation Days, organized by the Dutch Foundation for Literature, took place in Antwerp, Belgium, on June 26 and 27. The event was organized by Literature Vlaanderen and the Dutch Foundation for Literature. Authors and translators Loekie Morales and June Leonora received a professional development grant from the Foundation to attend the event. The Literary Translation Days are an annual two-day event for the literary translation profession. It offers an excellent opportunity for literary translators to learn about new developments in the field, exchange knowledge, and meet fellow translators from various countries. For years, the event took place in the Netherlands; this marks the first time Antwerp has served as the host city. For two days, the...
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July 11, 2026 No comments
St. Dominic High School’s IB Diploma Results Outperform the World Averages
SINT MAARTEN (SOUTH REWARD) - St. Dominic High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its International Baccalaureate (IB) Class of 2026, whose exceptional performance reflects the school's continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. Through determination, resilience, and perseverance, this year's graduates have distinguished themselves in one of the world's most rigorous and internationally respected pre-university programmes. This year, 16 of the 20 Diploma Candidates were awarded the prestigious IB Diploma, representing an 80% diploma pass rate. More than half of the Diploma Candidates (55%) achieved an overall score of 30 points or higher, underscoring the high level of academic excellence demonstrated by the Class of 2026. According to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the global average Diploma Programme...
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July 11, 2026 No comments
Sucker Garden Community MLF Celebrates First Anniversary & Looks Ahead
SINT MAARTEN (SUCKER GARDEN) - The Sucker Garden Community Minded Leaders Foundation (MLF) proudly celebrated its first anniversary, marking a year of dedicated service, community engagement, and leadership aimed at strengthening the Sucker Garden district and the wider St. Maarten community. Although the anniversary celebration was not held on Emancipation Day the date the foundation was officially launched the occasion served as an opportunity to reflect on the vision that inspired its creation: bringing people together, serving the community, and making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of others. Addressing members the Foundation President Meredith Concincion expressed sincere appreciation to every member for their commitment throughout the organization's first year. "Every meeting attended, every helping hand, every idea shared, and every act...
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July 11, 2026 No comments
Over 200 Supporters Take to the Streets for Helping Hands Foundation's 4th Annual Walkathon
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The streets of St. Maarten came alive on the morning of Saturday, July 4th as more than 200 participants proudly walked in support of St. Maarten's senior community during the Helping Hands Foundation's 4th Annual Golden Age Walkathon. The landmark event united families, businesses, volunteers, healthcare professionals and seniors in a vibrant celebration of healthy living, inclusion and community spirit. With laughter, music and a sea of smiling faces filling the streets, participants embarked on the annual walk from the White & Yellow Cross Foundation through Philipsburg before returning to the starting point. The event was more than just a walk, it was a powerful demonstration of the community's commitment to ensuring that St. Maarten's senior...
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