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SMMC Provides Tour of New Hospital Construction Site to MPs

August 17, 2026 No comments

SMMC Provides Tour of New Hospital Construction Site to MPs

SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently provided a tour of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction site to Members of Parliament (MPs) and other Parliament staff. The visit was part of SMMC’s ongoing efforts to engage directly with stakeholders and the community, providing vital information and updates on healthcare developments and the new hospital project. The visit began with a presentation on SMMC, its medical developments and SMGH, followed by a question-and-answer opportunity. The MPs and their delegation were then given construction personal protective equipment (PPE) and led onto the active construction site. They began on the ground floor, walking through the future dialysis department and visited all five floors of the building, including a model patient...

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USM Welcomes Students as Fall 2026 Semester Begins

August 17, 2026 No comments

USM Welcomes Students as Fall 2026 Semester Begins

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed its newest students to campus on Friday, August 14, during the Fall 2026 New Student Orientation, marking the beginning of a new academic journey for students entering the University. The orientation gave new students an opportunity to become familiar with USM, meet faculty and staff, learn more about the services and resources available to them, and better understand what to expect as they begin their studies. Students also received words of motivation and encouragement from USM alumnus Jerome Gumbs, who delivered a motivational address to the incoming group. Drawing from his own journey, Gumbs encouraged students as they prepare to take this next step in their education and reminded them...

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USM Celebrates Dean’s Listers and a Legacy of Excellence

August 17, 2026 No comments

USM Celebrates Dean’s Listers and a Legacy of Excellence

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) celebrated academic excellence on Thursday, August 13, during its Dean’s List Recognition Ceremony, honoring students who earned a place on the Dean’s List from Fall 2023 through Spring 2026. Held at the USM campus under the theme “Celebrating Academic Excellence,” the evening brought together Dean’s List honorees, alumni, families, staff, members of the USM Board of Directors and the USM Endowment Foundation to recognize the hard work, discipline and commitment of USM students.  To earn a place on USM’s Dean’s List, students must be enrolled as full-time students, taking 12 or more credits during the semester, and achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This recognition celebrates students who have demonstrated...

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Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail for October 3rd

August 17, 2026 No comments

Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail for October 3rd

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Aqua Mania Adventures proud to announce the 11th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The eagerly awaited Pink Event, raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer foundations: The Elektralyets and Positive Foundations. Not to be missed is the Pink Mixer that kicks off the event, starting at 3:00 PM at the Marina at Simpson Bay Resort. Guests will enjoy sweet steel pan tunes, snacks and a welcome drink. People reconnect at the Mixer and enjoy themselves taking group photos and selfies. Before boarding organizers reward the best dressed guests, which is always a highlight. At 5.30pm guests will board Lambada, Tango, and the Golden Eagle Catamarans, for a scenic...

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KPSM Seeks Owner of Confiscated Outboard Motor. 60 Scooters Destroyed

August 17, 2026 No comments

KPSM Seeks Owner of Confiscated Outboard Motor. 60 Scooters Destroyed

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) is asking members of the public who have recently reported an outboard motor stolen to come forward. During a recent search conducted by KPSM, an outboard motor was confiscated. The police are currently seeking to identify its rightful owner. Anyone who believes that this outboard motor may belong to them is asked to visit the KPSM Police Station in Philipsburg and provide information and/or documentation proving ownership. Persons coming forward are encouraged to bring their police report, purchase documents, photographs, serial number, or any other information that can assist in confirming ownership. The recovery of this outboard motor is also part of KPSM’s ongoing efforts to clean up and organize the area at...

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Connor Recognizes Seniors on World Senior Citizen Day 2026

Connor Recognizes Seniors on World Senior Citizen Day 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On World Senior Citizen Day,...

August 21, 2026 No comments

FINANCE MINISTER GUMBS CONGRATULATES WINAIR ON ITS 65th ANNIVERSARY. PRAISES AIRLINE’S PERFORMANCE

FINANCE MINISTER GUMBS CONGRATULATES WINAIR ON ITS 65th ANNIVERSARY. PRAISES…

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On the occasion of Windward...

August 21, 2026 No comments

Dog attacks, dug-out nests, and selfies: Sint Maarten hopes for a more respectful sea turtle nesting season

Dog attacks, dug-out nests, and selfies: Sint Maarten hopes for…

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following multiple incidents of serious...

August 21, 2026 No comments

From Motherhood to Early Literacy: Celebrating Families through Reading

From Motherhood to Early Literacy: Celebrating Families through Reading

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Supporting families means supporting the...

August 21, 2026 No comments

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Sint Maarten Library Connects with Families at Back 2 School Expo

August 21, 2026

Sint Maarten Library Connects with Families at Back 2 School Expo

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Backpacks, school supplies, and plenty of excitement filled the ALEEZE Co...

SCDF Reminds Public Carnival 2027 Registration Closes September 1

August 20, 2026

SCDF Reminds Public Carnival 2027 Registration Closes September 1

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) is reminding the g...

PJIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAS BEGUN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CURBSIDE CHECK-IN FACILITY

August 20, 2026

PJIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAS BEGUN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CURBSIDE CHECK-IN FACILITY

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) is pleased to ann...

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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Kunst

August 20, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Receives Courtesy Visit from Kunst

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, recently received ...

Preparations Underway for the Opening of the New Parliamentary Year 2026-2027

August 20, 2026

Preparations Underway for the Opening of the New Parliamentary Year 2026-2027

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Secretariat of Parliament hosted a sta...

ECYS, SMDF Sign MOU for Management and Execution of Slavery Memorial Action Agenda

August 20, 2026

ECYS, SMDF Sign MOU for Management and Execution of Slavery Memorial Action Agenda

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Spo...

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Prime Minister Mercelina Expresses Solidarity with Peru Following Powerful Earthquake

August 20, 2026 No comments

Prime Minister Mercelina Expresses Solidarity with Peru Following Powerful Earthquake

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, has expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic o...

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CPS Encourages Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for School-Aged Children

August 20, 2026 No comments

CPS Encourages Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for School-Aged Children

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – As the 2026–2027 school year got underway this week, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to help school-aged ch...

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Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle Donates $600 to J&IS

August 20, 2026

Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle Donates $600 to J&IS

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten-Mid Isle has reaffirmed its commitment to...

Prime Minister Mercelina: “Step by Step, We Must Build a Stronger Foundation for Sint Maarten”

August 20, 2026

Prime Minister Mercelina: “Step by Step, We Must Build a Stronger Foundation for Sint Maarten”

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Dr. Luc Merceli...

USM ESL Classes Begin September 21- Apply Now

August 20, 2026

USM ESL Classes Begin September 21- Apply Now

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is now accepting applications for it...

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Traffic Accident involving Transport Van Causes Traffic Disruption

August 21, 2026 No comments

Traffic Accident involving Transport Van Causes Traffic Disruption

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Just after 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning August 21, 2026, the Police Dispatch Center received several calls reporting a traffic accident before the roundabout in the area beh...

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School Bussing Reminds Drivers, Parents and Students to Prioritize Safety for 2026-2027 School Year

August 19, 2026 No comments

School Bussing Reminds Drivers, Parents and Students to Prioritize Safety for 2026-2027 School Year

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – With the start of the 2026-2027 school year this week, the Section School Bussing of the Inspectorate of Economic Affairs and Transport Affairs is reminding school b...

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ECYS Minister Clarifies Reports on School Gym Closures

August 20, 2026 No comments

ECYS Minister Clarifies Reports on School Gym Closures

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Melissa D. Gumbs, took time to address rumours that several schools were not briefed about the pending closure of their gy...

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Minister of Finance Gumbs Moves to Introduce a Pension Contribution for Political Officeholders

August 20, 2026 No comments

Minister of Finance Gumbs Moves to Introduce a Pension Contribution for Political Officeholders

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs is moving forward with the introduction of a pension contribution for political officeholders, which include Ministers, the Mini...

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MP Lewis: Minister of Justice Silence is Deafening on Justice Workers Placement and Back Pay

August 19, 2026

MP Lewis: Minister of Justice Silence is Deafening on Justice Workers Placement and Back Pay

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Cha...

Minister Arrindell attends ‘Nieuw Nederland’ Book Presentation

August 19, 2026

Minister Arrindell attends ‘Nieuw Nederland’ Book Presentation

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, a...

SMSF Celebrates First Centro Caribe Sports Education Opportunity in Sports Journalism

August 18, 2026

SMSF Celebrates First Centro Caribe Sports Education Opportunity in Sports Journalism

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) proudly celebrates another impor...

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CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with Successful Mom’s Health Fair

August 19, 2026

CPS Concludes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with Successful Mom’s Health Fair

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has successfully concluded i...

University of Pennsylvania Artists Visit USM During St. Martin Climate Justice Project

August 19, 2026

University of Pennsylvania Artists Visit USM During St. Martin Climate Justice Project

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed a visiting delegation from ...

CPS COVID Vaccines Available for Adults and Children on August 28. Call for an Appointment

August 18, 2026

CPS COVID Vaccines Available for Adults and Children on August 28. Call for an Appointment

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID, would like to in...

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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends National Commemoration Marking the End of War and Occupation

August 18, 2026

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell attends National Commemoration Marking the End of War and Occupation

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Drs. Gracita R...

MP Lewis to the Minister of Justice: “What do you have to hide?”

August 18, 2026

MP Lewis to the Minister of Justice: “What do you have to hide?”

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chairm...

FREEGAN HQ Reopens August 20 — Rested, Recharged and Ready to Serve the Community

August 17, 2026

FREEGAN HQ Reopens August 20 — Rested, Recharged and Ready to Serve the Community

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - After a well-deserved two-week break, the FREEGAN team is rested, recharg...

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Where Experience Meets Purpose: USM Faculty Begin Fall 2026

August 19, 2026

Where Experience Meets Purpose: USM Faculty Begin Fall 2026

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed faculty members to campus o...

WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex

August 18, 2026

WIB Supports Playground Upgrade at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is proud to support the upgrade of the pl...

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USM CFY Academic Track to Begin October 1st with Updated Program Structure

August 19, 2026

USM CFY Academic Track to Begin October 1st with Updated Program Structure

SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) has announced several important upda...

Pilot subsidy scheme for monumental residences in the Caribbean Netherlands starts on 1 September

August 19, 2026

Pilot subsidy scheme for monumental residences in the Caribbean Netherlands starts on 1 September

SABA/SINT EUSTATIUS - In September 2026, owners can apply for a subsidy for the restoration of their...

Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation

August 19, 2026

Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cas...

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Happy Lottery Results for Friday, August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 No comments

Happy Lottery Results for Friday, August 21, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Winning...It's easy! Every day is a new chance to win. Various lottery games, cash prices, numerous retailers located all over Curaçao and great winning probabilities. Ha...

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Continuation Public meeting of Parliament regarding the draft National Ordinance Budget for Country Sint Maarten 2026

August 20, 2026 No comments

Continuation Public meeting of Parliament regarding the draft National Ordinance Budget for Country Sint Maarten 2026

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on August 21, 2026. The Public meeting which was adjourned on August 20, 2026, will be reconvened on Friday at 10.00 ...

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