October 07, 2025 No comments
RAPP’s journalism seminar highlights the importance of trust in the press
SINT MAARTEN/ARUBA - To foster dialogue on disinformation and restore trust in the press, Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized its second seminar, ‘Rebuilding Trust in Caribbean Media’, focusing on public engagement, fact-checking, and mitigating digital threats. The Caribbean Journalism Seminar, held on Thursday, September 26, at Impact Hub Aruba, reflected today’s Caribbean reality, where disinformation spreads rapidly and undermines public confidence in the news. Through presentations and open dialogue, RAPP called on journalists to work together to strengthen transparency, ethics, and connection with the community. Speakers included international and local experts: Rosario Marina (Chequeado, Argentina): Demonstrated how fact-checking is a vital tool to combat disinformation in the region and how to integrate verification into newsroom workflows. Vincent Smit (1Almere, Netherlands): Shared editorial innovations...
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October 06, 2025 No comments
Successful conclusion to SOTIC 2025 in Barbados
BARBADOS/CARIBBEAN - The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) concluded on a successful note at Hilton Barbados Resort last week, bringing together ministers, directors, executives, researchers and media under the theme “Reimagining Caribbean Tourism: Research, Relevance and the Road Ahead”. The dynamic program featured sessions on airlift, cruise development, sports tourism, medical and wellness travel, and the shifting dynamics of traditional and emerging markets. With a strong emphasis on research-driven insights, innovation and collaboration, the conference provided delegates with actionable strategies to navigate an evolving tourism landscape and ensure the sector’s continued vitality. From the Regional Youth Congress to vibrant cultural showcases, SOTIC 2025 captured the spirit of a united Caribbean, while providing a vital forum for...
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October 03, 2025 No comments
“I Will Be Your Voice” MP Lacroes Commits to Championing Teachers’ Rights and Wellbeing
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has issued a heartfelt message of gratitude and solidarity with educators across the nation following his classroom visits during Literacy Week in September. “I want to thank every teacher and school manager who welcomed me into their classrooms,” said MP Lacroes. “Your dedication, creativity, and resilience are the foundation of our education system. I saw firsthand the challenges you face—and I am committed to being your voice in Parliament.” The press release is accompanied by a collage of classroom moments from Literacy Month, including a certificate awarded to a student for participation. The image captures the spirit of learning, celebration, and community that defines Sint Maarten’s schools. During his visits, MP Lacroes...
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October 02, 2025 No comments
Intermar Shipping is Proud New Sponsor of Rotary Club St. Martin Sunrise Breakfast Program
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Intermar Shipping has partnered with the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise as the proud new sponsor of the Breakfast Program at Prins Willem Alexander School (PWAS) for the 2025–2026 school year. The partnership forms part of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise’s signature Breakfast Program, which works to connect private sector sponsors with schools to provide nutritious morning meals for students who need it most. The program ensures that identified students have access to a healthy breakfast to help them start their school day focused and ready to learn. Access to a nutritious breakfast plays a crucial role in a child’s physical and cognitive development. Research shows that children who eat a healthy breakfast perform better...
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October 02, 2025 No comments
CPS: Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure puts over a Billion people at risk
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its second ‘Global Hypertension Report,’ and it says that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, while one in five have it under control either through medication or by addressing health risks. The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), says hypertension – high blood pressure - is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and dementia, which are both preventable and treatable. The new report – released at an event co-hosted by WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Resolve to Save Lives during the 80th United Nations General Assembly – also reveals that only 28%...
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