November 04, 2026 No comments
Bridge Builders Invites Community to Meatless Day Walkathon in Support of Animal Defenders
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Bridge Builders is inviting residents to its annual Meatless Day Walkathon on Saturday, November 7, with all proceeds going to Animal Defenders and its work caring for stray animals on the island. The walkathon is being held ahead of Meatless Day, observed internationally on November 25. The campaign encourages people to consider a vegetarian diet and reflect on the treatment of animals raised or killed for human use. Its underlying belief is that respect for animal life can help build a more peaceful world. For the local Bridge Builders chapter, the event also responds to a continuing need in Sint Maarten. Animal rescue groups regularly take in abandoned animals and care for strays, but the cost of...
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November 04, 2026 No comments
Team Sint Maarten/St. Martin Gears Up for Return to Taste of the Caribbean
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - For the first time since 2017, Team Sint Maarten/St. Martin is preparing to represent the island at the prestigious Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition, taking place in Barbados later this month. Following a hiatus of several years during which the competition was not held, the island is making its long-awaited return to the regional culinary stage. Through weekly practice sessions, the four-member team has been sharpening its skills, refining its creations, and building the teamwork needed to compete against culinary talent from across the Caribbean. Representing both sides of the island, the team consists of Senior Chef Jewel Daal of TJ's Cassava Coalpot, Junior Chef Jamal Dormoy of Anse Marcel Beach Club, Pastry Chef Djaya Coupey...
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November 04, 2026 No comments
PM Mercelina: Generator Agreements Mark Major Step Towards More Reliable Electricity for St. Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Government of St. Maarten and N.V. GEBE have signed purchase and lease agreements supporting the acquisition of new electricity generators, advancing a major investment in the country’s power supply. Together with GEBE’s equipment supply and construction contracts with Wärtsilä, the agreements move the project from procurement and preparation into implementation. The project provides for three new generators with a combined output of approximately 27 megawatts at GEBE’s Cay Bay power plant. The additional generation capacity is intended to strengthen electricity reliability following the blackouts and load-shedding schedules that disrupted households, businesses and essential services. Prime Minister Dr. Luc F. E. Mercelina said the hardship experienced across the country reinforced the urgency of securing a lasting response...
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November 03, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Brings Partners Together to Advance Sustainable Tourism
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - On Thursday, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta brought together its partners and sponsors for its annual All Partners Meeting, with sustainability taking center stage as stakeholders explored opportunities to work together toward a more sustainable tourism destination. Representatives from the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, St. Martin Tourism Department, Windward Island Bank, Flow, Exofor, Budget Marine, Shipwreck Shops, Island 92 Radio, Drywall and the wider hospitality community participated in the meeting, sharing perspectives, identifying common challenges and discussing opportunities for collective action. The meeting opened with a sustainability workshop led by Regatta Marketing Chair and sustainability consultant Meg Reilly, following The Toolbox's ISO 20121:2024 methodology for sustainable events, which emphasizes stakeholder engagement. During the workshop, Regatta partners identified...
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November 03, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, attended the 5th UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism and Discrimination, recently held at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. The two-day international gathering, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, brought together government representatives, international organizations, policymakers, academics, civil society representatives, and advocates committed to combating racism and discrimination worldwide. Held under the theme “From Commitment to Accountability: Change the System, Change the Future,” the forum emphasized the importance of translating international commitments and policy declarations into measurable actions that address racism, discrimination, and inequality. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander attended the opening of the Forum, while the Prime Minister...
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