May 04, 2026 No comments
Reminder: Confirmation Letter Extension Deadline for Public Transportation Permit Holders
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT) urgently reminds all public transportation permit holders that the extended deadline for the submission of confirmation letters is May 8, 2026. Permit holders are strongly urged to complete their confirmation process without delay. The online registration portal will remain accessible only until 11:59 PM on the deadline date. All previously communicated requirements and conditions remain fully in force and must be fully complied with. This represents the final extension, and no further general extension is anticipated beyond this date. Permit holders who have not yet submitted their confirmation letters are strongly encouraged to act immediately to avoid any disruption to their operational status. Following the deadline, any late...
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May 03, 2026 No comments
Academy CAPE Delegation Concludes Transformative St. Kitts and Nevis Exchange
SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) - The St. Maarten Academy CAPE Programme has successfully concluded a multisensory eight-day educational exchange in St. Kitts and Nevis, spanning April 18 to 25, 2026. Under the leadership of the CAPE Coordinator, Mrs. Doreen Edwards Mac Intosh, the delegation of students and faculty executed a comprehensive itinerary designed to move beyond the classroom, offering a cross-cultural perspective that deepened students' understanding of the CAPE curriculum through authentic real-world applications. This mission also served as a platform for intentional networking, allowing visiting faculty to engage directly with subject specialists in St. Kitts and Nevis to exchange best practices and pedagogical insights. The journey commenced with a deep historical and cultural immersion into the "Cradle of the Caribbean." In...
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May 03, 2026 No comments
SXM Doet, Luv Lux Mas, & Volunteer.sx Successfully Partner to Bring Carnival Excitement
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Persons who were seeking a unique and exciting way to experience Carnival 2026 were given the opportunity to do just that through a dynamic collaboration between SXM Doet, Luv Lux Mas, and the Volunteer.sx platform. The initiative brought together 7 dedicated volunteers who supported the Luv Lux Carnival Mas Camp 2026, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most vibrant and anticipated on-the-road experiences of the Carnival season. Volunteers played an essential role during the parade days on April 30 and May 1, assisting revelers on the road and helping to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for all participants. This hands-on involvement placed volunteers at the heart of the action, allowing them to fully...
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May 02, 2026 No comments
UPDATED - BREAKING NEWS: Armed Robbery on Front Street. Three Suspects in Custody
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY-UPDATE) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at a jewelry store on Front Street shortly after 2:00 PM on May 2, 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate that multiple suspects were involved in the robbery. During the incident, one of the suspects fled the scene on a motorcycle in the direction of Belair via Little Bay Road. A police patrol responding to the robbery attempted to intercept the fleeing suspect along Little Bay Road. The suspect refused to comply with police orders to stop and attempted to flee. During the pursuit, the suspect collided with a moving vehicle, fell onto the pavement, and sustained injuries to the lower part of...
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May 02, 2026 No comments
Below Average Hurricane Season Expected. 11 Storms. Five of those Hurricanes and Two Major Systems
SINT MAARTEN/CARIBBEAN – Crown Weather said on Friday, May 1st, 2026 that it is not expecting any sort of tropical development across the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf for at least the next couple of weeks, but we are now starting to get into that time of year where you start looking at the tropics and the chances for tropical development. Crown Weather: “I still think that we are looking at a below average hurricane season in terms of the number of storms. We now have El Nino that is now developing over the Pacific and these El Nino conditions will strengthen during the hurricane season. “This will lead to the atmospheric state to be unfavorable for the development of tropical storms...
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