June 16, 2026 No comments
Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied strengthens cultural partnerships across the SSS Islands
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (CCG) recently concluded a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and Sint Maarten, strengthening relationships with cultural stakeholders, supporting project development and exploring new opportunities for cultural investment across the region. The visit culminated in two key highlights on Sint Maarten: the introduction of the Fonds op Naam (FoN) concept to the business community and the presentation of the 2026 CCG Culture Prize to EPIC (Environmental Protection in Sint Maarten). Throughout the week, the CCG team met with artists, cultural organizations, heritage practitioners, educators and community leaders through a series of information sessions, project consultations and stakeholder meetings across the three islands. Supporting Cultural Development On Saba and St. Eustatius, discussions focused on heritage preservation,...
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June 15, 2026 No comments
USM Celebrates Academic Excellence at 32nd Commencement Exercise
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) – The University of St. Martin (USM) proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduates during its Thirty-Second Commencement Exercise, honoring degree recipients, GED graduates, ESL certificate recipients, faculty, and outstanding student leaders during a memorable evening of academic recognition and celebration. Held under the theme “Empowered by Knowledge, Driven by Purpose,” the ceremony brought together family members, friends, faculty, staff, alumni, government officials, and distinguished guests to recognize the accomplishments of students who successfully completed their educational journeys. The evening opened with welcoming remarks from President of the University of St. Maarten Foundation, Mrs. Valerie Giterson-Pantophlet, who congratulated the graduates on reaching this important milestone and encouraged them to use their education to make meaningful contributions to society. A...
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June 15, 2026 No comments
NV GEBE Management Receives Petition from ACP-SXM
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Today Monday, June 15, 2026, representatives of the NV GEBE Management Team, led by Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell, met with two members of the ACP-SXM Board and their legal representative, Valya Pantophlet. Also present on behalf of NV GEBE was the company's legal representative, Florentine Paanakker of Lexwell Attorneys. Prior to the meeting, ACP-SXM formally presented its petition to NV GEBE Management. The petition was signed and received by Temporary Manager Arrindell in the presence of ACP-SXM Board members and their supporters who had gathered for the peaceful march. Following the presentation, both parties convened in the conference room of NV GEBE, where the ACP-SXM Board provided an overview of the points contained in the petition. NV GEBE acknowledges...
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June 15, 2026 No comments
Choosing Happiness: Didi Krishna Brings Message of Hope, Resilience, and Purpose
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - At a time when many people are navigating stress, uncertainty, and the demands of modern life, internationally respected humanitarian leader, author, and speaker Didi Krishna will visit St. Maarten to share a message of hope, resilience, and personal transformation through her presentation, “Choose Happiness.” Hosted by the Indian Merchants Association (IMA) and the Sadhu Vaswani Center St. Maarten, the free public event will take place on Thursday, June 25, at Port St. Maarten (Harbor). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Guests are requested to be seated by 6:15 p.m., and the program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The theme of her St. Maarten presentation, “Choose Happiness,” reflects a philosophy Didi Krishna has shared around the world: that...
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June 15, 2026 No comments
Grisha Congratulates Arrindell. Reaffirms Call for Transparency, Compliance & Lower Electricity Costs
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Maarten, today extended warm congratulations to Ms. Iris Arrindell on her appointment as Temporary Manager of NV GEBE, describing the appointment as “an important step toward restoring stability, transparency and public confidence in GEBE.” “I wish Ms. Arrindell strength and success as she takes on this critical responsibility,” the Minister stated. “Her appointment is a breath of fresh air and comes at a pivotal moment, and I look forward to constructive cooperation as we work to bring clarity, accountability and relief to the people of St. Maarten.” Minister Heyliger-Marten also reiterated her earlier public position regarding the recent increase in fuel clause, which she previously condemned as...
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