May 12, 2026 No comments
Karibuni Grand Prix 2026 Offers Great Racing and a Superb After Party
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Seven Diam 24 teams took to the waters of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin on May 9 for the always exciting Karibuni Grand Prix. Hosted in partnership between the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC), Saint Martin Voile Pour Tous (SMVT), and Karibuni Restaurant on Pinel Island, the Grand Prix was the last scored event on the Diam 24 Caribbean fleet yearly calendar. With an easterly breeze in the 15 to 20 knot range, the racing got underway with a short windward-leeward course from Simpson Bay to Philipsburg and back, which got all the racers warmed up for the main event—the race to Orient Bay and Pinel Island. From Simpson Bay, a clockwise route to the finish in Orient Bay...
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May 11, 2026 No comments
First Restaurants Enroll in St. Maarten Flavors
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - In the first week following the opening of enrollment, 15 restaurants have already confirmed their participation in St. Maarten Flavors 2026/2027. “Signature Dishes” will be presented by, among others, Aziana, Balls & Wine, Catch21, Creole Culinary Classroom, Ital Shack, K Beach Club, Lazy Lizard, Pure Ocean, Rendez-Vous Lounge, Roma, Rum Huys, Seaview, Spices of India, Tortuga, Topper's & Veranda. The now year-long program, with its peak in June, is rolled out by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) in conjunction with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB). It is designed to celebrate the island’s status as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and the wide diversity of tastes on the island. For its 5th edition,...
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May 11, 2026 No comments
Wanted notice in the “Alligator” investigation into the double murder of Sylvester and U.S. Citizen Delancy
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) are issuing a wanted notice as part of the ongoing “Alligator” investigation into the double murder that took place on Sint Maarten on March 2, 2026. Two people were killed in this shooting: Damien Sylvester, originally from Trinidad, and Ms Denisha Delancy from the United States. The investigation indicates that this was a cold-blooded killing targeting Damien Sylvester. It appears that Denisha Delancy was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. In this case, one suspect is currently in pre-trial detention on charges of complicity in these murders. However, the suspected shooter is still at large. The shooter has been identified as Brent Dain Danglade,...
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May 11, 2026 No comments
PM Mercelina Addresses NV GEBE Fuel Clause Increase and Calls for Urgent Clarification
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has formally addressed the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) and Management of NV GEBE following the utility company’s announcement of an increase in the fuel clause from Xcg. 0.36 per kWh in April 2026 to Xcg. 0.45 per kWh for May 2026. In his correspondence of today, the Prime Minister acknowledged the global geopolitical tensions and fuel market instability impacting electricity generation costs worldwide, while expressing serious concern about the growing burden being placed on the people of Sint Maarten. “The people of Sint Maarten are already facing considerable economic pressure and rising living expenses. Government has consistently advocated for measures that would protect consumers and provide meaningful relief, especially for our...
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May 11, 2026 No comments
Stabbing Incident at Prison. One Prisoner Transferred to Hospital for Medical Care
SINT MAARTEN (POINT BLANCHE) - As part of the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to keeping the public informed, the Ministry can confirm that an incident occurred earlier today involving two inmates at the Point Blanche Prison. At this stage, the incident is understood to have been an isolated altercation between two inmates. Prison staff responded immediately and successfully intervened. No staff members were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates the altercation was linked to tensions between the individuals involved relating to an ongoing criminal matter. During the incident, one inmate sustained stab injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The inmate will remain in hospital for continued treatment and monitoring. The relevant authorities are continuing their investigation into the...
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