December 04, 2025 No comments
Launch of the Green Dream Projects Association – Saint-Martin (French Side). Strengthening Cross-Border Environmental Education and Youth Collaboration
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Green Dream Projects Foundation of Sint Maarten is proud to announce the official establishment of the Green Dream Projects Association on French Saint-Martin. This milestone marks a new chapter in our ongoing mission to empower youth, promote environmental education, and build sustainable bridges between the Dutch and French sides of our island. Founded in 2018 under a Dutch military tent on the campus of the MAC Comprehensive Secondary Education (CSE) School — during UNESCO’s World Environment Day — the Green Dream Projects movement began with a vision by Claude Javois, President and Founder of the Green Dream Projects Foundation, Environmentalist and Educator, to unite schools, communities, and government agencies in hands-on sustainability learning. ...
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December 04, 2025 No comments
2025 Safety Tips for Decorating your Home and Christmas tree this holiday season
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – As Christmas lights go up around homes and businesses, exercising extreme caution is vital to prevent electrical fires and injuries this holiday season. Parents and family members should keep in mind some holiday safety tips where it concerns decorations and the Christmas tree. The season is all about family togetherness and we would like everyone to have a safe holiday season incident free. Every year the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department that falls under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, as part of its calendar of observances, highlights and creates awareness where it concerns holiday safety. Check out this list of holiday season safety tips: Trees: When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label...
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December 04, 2025 No comments
Euton Family Donates Books to Sint Maarten Library Children’s Collection
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - As Sint Maarten prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, observed annually on the first Sunday of December, the Sint Maarten Library is pleased to announce a generous donation of new books to our children’s section from the Euton family. Liesa Euton, on behalf of her family, shared that the donation was inspired in part by her niece, Leila Euton-Lambert, a student at Milton Peters College who completed her Social Studies internship at the Sint Maarten Library earlier this year. This gift reflects the family’s commitment to supporting literacy and giving back to the community. The Sint Maarten Library warmly welcomes this donation, which helps enrich our resources, foster a love of reading, and support the educational development of children...
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December 04, 2025 No comments
Former Prime Minister Etienne Ys Donates Debut Novel to Sint Maarten Library
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Sint Maarten Library is pleased to announce the receipt of “De Barmhartige Staat” (The Merciful State), the debut novel by Etienne Ys, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles. Set in an alternate history where West Africans, rather than Western Europeans, conquered the Americas, the novel follows King Yaw and Crown Prince Juma on the Caribbean island of Botan Po as they seek to implement progressive reforms. Political intrigue, moral dilemmas, and suspenseful drama reminiscent of House of Cards and Borgen drive the story, challenging readers to reflect on history, power, and compassion. Etienne Ys draws on his extensive political experience and lifelong commitment to education to craft this rich historical saga. “De Barmhartige Staat” is...
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December 04, 2025 No comments
WIB Commemorates 65 Years with Contribution to Historic St Maarten Publication
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Windward Islands Bank marks its 65th anniversary by honouring the island’s heritage and reaffirming its commitment to community development through a special contribution towards realizing the publication of the book, “SiMART'N History and Culture: Election Map of Activities, Results and More “by the late Louis Duzanson As part of this milestone celebration, the Bank pays tribute to the late Louis L. Duzanson, a respected civil servant whose decades of service strengthened public administration and shaped institutional development in St Maarten. His work continues to influence the island’s governance landscape, making this recognition especially meaningful during the Bank’s anniversary year. The Bank’s support for the publication underscores a long-standing commitment to preserving history and promoting education. Documenting...
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