July 27, 2026 No comments
SMMC publishes 2025 Annual Report. Clean Audit Opinion on 2025 Financial Statements
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently published its 2025 Annual Report. The report includes sections from SMMC’s Supervisory Council, Board of Directors, and External Auditor BDO B.V., as well as 2025 highlights, chapters on medical and patient care, performance figures, and the organization’s corporate social sustainability efforts. Additionally, it covers the 2025 financial statements, which received a clean audit opinion from external auditor BDO B.V. Receiving a clean audit opinion was vital as it confirms that the financial statements submitted accurately represent the organization’s financial position and compliance with accepted accounting standards – especially as a non-profit organization. The construction of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH), World Bank projects, the transition from SMMC to SMGH,...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
NV GEBE Encourages Responsible Energy and Water Conservation
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - With the escalating situation in the Middle East contributing to rising fuel prices and uncertainty in global energy markets, NV GEBE is encouraging customers to use electricity and water wisely. “Although these developments are beyond our control, they serve as an important reminder that responsible use and conservation will benefit everyone. “While we cannot control events taking place around the world, we can control how we prepare and respond. NV GEBE continues to closely monitor these developments while remaining focused on providing safe and reliable electricity and water services. “We also continue to look for ways to improve our operations and use our resources wisely so we can continue serving our customers and community as efficiently as possible. “As...
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July 27, 2026 No comments
TEAM ST MAARTEN EARNS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT 2026 THREE COUNTRY TOURNAMENT
SINT MAARTEN (MULLET BAY) - Teams of 20 players each representing the 3 countries of St Maarten, St Martin and Anguilla recently played the “3 Country’s Golf Tournament”. The Sint Maarten Golf Association proudly congratulates Team Sint Maarten on an outstanding runner-up finish at the 2026 Three Country Tournament, held at the spectacular Aurora International Golf Club in Anguilla. Although the championship slipped away, all teams demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Final Results 1st Place – Anguilla: 528 points. 2nd Place – Sint Maarten: 502 points. 3rd Place – St. Martin: 464 points. The SMGA extends its sincere appreciation to President of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, for their kind words of encouragement and Minister of Education, Culture,...
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July 26, 2026 No comments
ONESXM: Decolonization Can Never Be Reduced to France’s “Internal Affairs”
SINT MARTIN (GREAT BAY) - The ONESXM Association rejects the claim that international support for the decolonization and self-determination of peoples under French administration automatically constitutes interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of France. The Association is responding to a letter addressed to French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot by National Assembly members Nicolas Metzdorf, Moerani Frébault and Nicole Sanquer. The parliamentarians reportedly accused Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev of interfering in France’s internal affairs through his statements concerning French-administered territories and called for stronger action against Azerbaijan. ONESXM states clearly that *colonialism, decolonization and the right of peoples to determine their political future are not exclusively domestic matters belonging to the administering power....
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July 26, 2026 No comments
A BOOK LAUNCH TO REMEMBER — BOOKS SOLD OUT! In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, the historic Emilio Wilson Museum came alive as Victorious Living Publishing launched In Emilio Wilson Park with Uncle Joe, the debut book by veteran educator Oswald Francis. Before a full house of family, dignitaries, and community — including the Honourable Bernadette Davis, 2nd Vice President of Saint Martin, and pioneer of advocacy journalism on St. Maarten, Joseph Lake, Jr. — the first print run sold out. Held in the former home of Emilio Wilson himself, the celebration wove together the heritage the book honours: live Caribbean music, dramatic readings by cultural icons, and a breathtaking 360° Sky Explorer experience. For the author, the day was unforgettable. “I have attended and participated in many book launches, but this one was the...
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