August 11, 2026 No comments
CAY BAY CEMETERY CLEANUP TO BEGIN
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), in collaboration with the Cay Bay Community Council and SOL commenced cleanup of Cay Bay Cemetery yesterday August 11th. The works follows from well over 13 years of unanswered complaints from the Cay Bay Community Council following the destruction of the cemetery in 2013. The Cay Bay Community Council first approached the Minister in 2024 with their concerns about the state of the Cay Bay cemetery following their calls for persons to identify the grave sites of their loved ones. As part of the Ministry’s efforts to address burial shortages, Minister Gumbs supported the community’s call and brought SOL to the table to jointly carry out...
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August 11, 2026 No comments
ONESXM: Independence Is Also an Economic Question. Africa–Caribbean Cooperation
SINT MARTIN (GREAT BAY) - ONESXM welcomes Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s call for Africa and the Caribbean to strengthen their historic relationship and cooperate to create economic prosperity. According to an August 6 Jamaica Information Service article, President Mahama said that while Africa has largely achieved political independence, the present challenge is economic emancipation through stronger partnerships. His message must be taken seriously throughout St. Martin—an island colonized by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the South and the Republic of France in the North—and across the remaining Dutch and French colonies in the Caribbean. Independence is also an economic question. It concerns whether our people possess the authority to negotiate directly with major markets, access...
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August 10, 2026 No comments
MP Lewis Stands in Solidarity and Prayer with the People of Colombia
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Faction leader of the Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon C.J. Lewis extends his deepest sympathy and unwavering support to the people of Colombia following the powerful earthquake that struck the country earlier today, resulting in the tragic loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and everyone whose home or community has been affected by this horrific disaster,” MP Lewis stated. MP Lewis also extends his heartfelt sympathy to the Colombian community in Sint Maarten, particularly those with relatives and loved ones directly affected by the earthquake. “At this incredibly difficult time, I wish the people of...
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August 10, 2026 No comments
Beyond Kultura calls on Schools and Readers to Participate in Reading Program 2026
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Beyond Kultura Events Foundation (BKEF) has initiated its reading program in schools from September to December 2026. At the start of the school year, the books of ‘Martino, the Salty story of a Slave boy’ (bilingual Dutch/English) by author Loekie Morales and ‘From Slavery to Freedom’ written by several Kingdom-wide authors would have been distributed to the primary and high schools in Sint Maarten, Saba and Statia for reading purposes. The same applies to The Freckle Bunch-Tropical Shelter book by Loekie Morales. These books will be used for our reading program. Beyond Kultura is calling schools and readers/storytellers to participate in our reading program in 2026. These books contain broad themes, important for stimulating concentration, listening skills, and building empathy among our youngsters. This is the conviction of President and Secretary Mrs. Morales of Beyond Kultura Events Foundation. A school can participate with...
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August 10, 2026 No comments
Minister of VSA Confirms Safety of Sint Maarten Patients in Colombia Following Earthquake
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Following reports of the earthquake that occurred in Colombia earlier today, the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Claret Connor immediately reached out to the Social & Health Insurances (SZV) to verify the welfare of Sint Maarten patients currently receiving medical treatment in Colombia. SZV promptly replied that both the patients and the respective medical institutions where they are receiving care were contacted. Based on the information received, all Sint Maarten patients have been accounted for and are safe. The Minister expressed appreciation to SZV for its swift response and coordination in establishing contact with the patients and healthcare providers during this situation. The Minister understands the impact such natural disasters can have...
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