June 30, 2026 No comments
Megaleios publishes white paper “How to Fix a Utility Company”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Megaleios Communications + Consultancy has published How to Fix a Utility Company, a governance white paper examining N.V. GEBE as a live case study in utility governance, reliability, public trust, financial transparency, and institutional recovery. When a utility company struggles, the damage is not limited to engines, invoices, or boardrooms. It reaches homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, workers, investors, and the confidence people place in public institutions. The paper brings together reports, headlines, court cases, complaints, policy documents, and public information to provide a wider view of the crisis facing GEBE. Its purpose is not to attack anyone, but to help shift the conversation from blame to repair. “As a researcher, I kept noticing the same patterns across government-owned...
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June 30, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Students Sweep Top Awards in the After the Storm: Youth Designing Climate Resilience for the Caribbean Project
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Students from St. Maarten Academy and the Methodist Agogic Centre – Comprehensive Secondary Education (MAC-CSE) earned all three top awards in the After the Storm: Youth Designing Climate Resilience for the Caribbean Project, a regional UNESCO initiative that challenged Caribbean youth to develop innovative, science-based solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development. The awards were presented during the award ceremony held online on June 18, 2026. St. Maarten Academy captured First Place and Third Place, while MAC-CSE secured Second Place, making St. Maarten the only participating territory to win all three top honours. The regional competition brought together youth-led environmental initiatives from six secondary schools across the Caribbean, including one from Curaçao, three from Jamaica, and two...
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June 30, 2026 No comments
Donna Morrison Wilson Elected Division D Director as Toastmasters Begins a New Era in District 223
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Leadership, Legacy and the Future of Toastmasters in Sint Maarten and the Northeastern Caribbean. The Toastmasters community across Sint Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla, Martinique, St. Kitts, Grand Turks and St. Eustatius is celebrating a significant milestone with the election of Distinguished Toastmaster Donna Morrison Wilson (DTM) as Director of Division D, District 223, for the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year. Her election marks an important moment not only for Division D but also for the newly established District 223, ushering in a new chapter of leadership, collaboration and service throughout the northeastern Caribbean. A respected communicator, accomplished leader and dedicated Toastmaster, DTM Donna Morrison Wilson brings years of experience in mentoring members, strengthening clubs and fostering leadership excellence. Her election reflects...
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June 29, 2026 No comments
CPS Encourages Residents to Continue Healthy Eating Habits
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – As Caribbean Nutrition Month June 2026 comes to an end, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is encouraging residents to continue embracing healthy eating and active living as part of their everyday lifestyle. Observed throughout the month of June under the theme "Healthy Eating, Active Living: Promoting Caribbean Foods as Medicine," Caribbean Nutrition Month highlighted the important role that nutritious foods and regular physical activity play in preventing chronic diseases and improving overall health and well-being. The month-long observance served as a reminder that many of the foods traditionally grown and consumed throughout the Caribbean are naturally rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and...
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June 29, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Flavors Showcases Unique Culinary Experiences by participating restaurants
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - St. Maarten Flavors continues to celebrate the island's diverse culinary scene through a series of unique food and beverage experiences hosted by participating restaurants and culinary businesses throughout the month of June. While the platform's signature dishes and exclusive menu offerings remain a key attraction, the Experiences component of St. Maarten Flavors invites residents and visitors alike to engage with the island's culinary culture in new and interactive ways. From hands-on cooking classes and rum blending workshops to wine-inspired social gatherings and tasting experiences, participating businesses have embraced the opportunity to showcase their creativity while offering guests memorable ways to connect through food and drink. At Creole Culinary Classroom, guests rolled up their sleeves during the popular Sip...
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