July 21, 2026 No comments
Caribbean Literature Day 2026 Celebration Highlights Growing Literary Voices and Strengthens Culture of Reading
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Library, Conscious Lyrics Foundation, and Tiny Lib’s Coffee & Soda Biscuits Association extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who viewed, supported, and engaged with the Caribbean Literature Day 2026 Children’s Literature Authors Panel. The virtual commemoration connected audiences from Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, the wider Caribbean, and beyond in celebration of local literary voices and Caribbean storytelling. Introduced by the House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP) in 2020 during the 18th annual St. Martin Book Fair, Caribbean Literature Day honors Caribbean writers, poets, storytellers, publishers, educators, and readers while recognizing literature’s role in preserving the region’s history, culture, traditions, languages, and identity. As part of the St. Martin Book Fair 2026’s literary engagement, this year’s...
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July 21, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends Bastille Day Festivities in The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2026, at the Embassy of the Republic of France in The Hague. The minister joined members of the diplomatic corps representing numerous countries, senior government officials, and other invited guests in commemorating France's National Day and celebrating the longstanding ties of friendship and international cooperation between France and its diplomatic partners. Minister Arrindell was hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Francois Alabrune and his wife Jacqueline Alabrune. The national French celebration provided an important opportunity to reflect on the unique relationship shared by the people of Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin. While Bastille Day is a celebration of the French Republic's...
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July 21, 2026 No comments
Two Governments Abstain. One People Unheard
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The ONESXM Association is expressing serious concern following a vote at the United Nations Economic and Social Council in which both the Republic of France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands abstained on a resolution related to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The resolution was adopted with 31 votes in favour, one vote against, and 17 abstentions. For St. Martin, the vote carries particular significance. Our island remains administered by two colonial powers. Yet when both governments were called upon to take a position on an international resolution concerning decolonization, the people of St. Martin were not consulted. Two governments voted. One people were unheard. The ONESXM Association is not only concerned about the...
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July 21, 2026 No comments
Motherhood, Business and the Pursuit of Freedom: Rethinking Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean
SINT MAARTEN/TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - As entrepreneurs across the Caribbean move into the second half of the year, many are taking a step back to reflect on the goals they set in January. For some, business is thriving. For others, the reality is very different. Long hours, constant demands, and the pressure of wearing multiple hats have left many asking an important question: Is my business giving me the freedom I envisioned, or has it simply become another full-time job? For Trinidad and Tobago entrepreneur and mother Naquiyah Muhammad, the answer lies in building a business with intention, not just ambition. As the founder of NMK Designs and Printing, Naquiyah has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs across the Caribbean strengthen their brands,...
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July 20, 2026 No comments
Sint Maarten Sports Federation Marks Two Years of Progress at 2026 Annual General Meeting
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) successfully hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together member federations, strategic partners, volunteers, and invited stakeholders to reflect on two years of organizational development, advance key governance reforms, and outline priorities for the year ahead. Since the current Board assumed office in March 2024, SMSF has focused on rebuilding and strengthening the Federation, improving governance and financial accountability, re-engaging its membership, expanding strategic partnerships, and creating stronger structures to support the development of sport in Sint Maarten. Two Years of Building a Stronger Federation Over the past two years, SMSF has worked to strengthen the systems behind sport. This has included modernizing governance structures, improving financial oversight and administration, strengthening...
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