April 28, 2026 No comments
St. Maarten Flavors June enrollment opens with a Bold New Format
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in partnership with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for St. Maarten Flavors, with the beloved culinary campaign officially moving to June and evolving into a year-round platform celebrating the island’s status of Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. Known as a month-long dining promotion, St. Maarten Flavors, in it’s 5th year, is now expanding beyond a single moment in time and creating a continuous platform of the island’s culinary scene, while elevating June as the culinary month, including specials and exclusive culinary experiences. At its core, St. Maarten Flavors remains focused on what it does best: celebrating the incredible variety of...
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April 28, 2026 No comments
Dutch Foundation for Literature Organizes Networking Event at Axum Art Café on May 18
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - From the 17th till the 27th of May, three staff members from the Dutch Foundation for Literature will visit the six islands in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. During this visit, the Dutch Foundation for Literature will organise networking events for literary creators and organisations. Here, our staff will highlight the grant schemes and writers, translators and literary organisations will have the opportunity to ask questions. This work visit follows a previous trip of the fund. At that time, valuable insights were gathered regarding the needs and wishes of local creators, institutions and cultural organisations. Based on this, many of the foundation’s grant schemes have been made more...
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April 28, 2026 No comments
SMYC Raffle & Silent Auction Raises $14,500 for Youth Sailing Programs
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – “It is with immense pride and gratitude that we thank those who came out for SMYC’s Raffle & Silent Auction, and to the local businesses and community members who donated prizes,” the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) said in a statement. Held on Saturday, April 25 on the club’s dock, the event started at 4:30 and wrapped up around 8:00 pm after a beautiful Caribbean sunset. Over 100 raffle prizes and silent auction items were given out and bid on, which made the night very special for all involved. SMYC’s junior sailors were diligent in selling raffle tickets and, when combined with the proceeds from the silent auction, a total of $14,500 was raised to support the...
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April 27, 2026 No comments
CPS in solidarity with 2026 VWA. Plans Vaccination Outreach for May-June-July. Invites Students/Parents to Check Vaccination Records
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The 24th Annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2026 and the 15th World Immunization Week (WIW) kicked off April 25 and runs to 2 May, throughout the Americas to prevent childhood diseases under the umbrella of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) partner countries, territories of the Region and partners. The theme for the vaccine-preventable disease campaign is, “Your decision makes a difference. Immunization for all.” This year, the campaign is once again aligned with the Disease Elimination Initiative, which aims to accelerate the elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions by 2030, 11 of which are vaccine-preventable diseases. It also highlights vaccination as an essential strategy for achieving regional goals and avoiding...
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April 27, 2026 No comments
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Explores Best Practices for Establishing Sint Maarten’s National Archive
THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell met with representatives of the Aruba National Archives to gather insights and best practices, including experiences, in support of establishing a National Archive for Sint Maarten. The meeting which took place during her recent working visit to Aruba was to focus on practical steps, institutional frameworks, and potential partnerships with cultural and heritage organizations. Discussions also explored funding opportunities and collaboration with international bodies such as UNESCO. Minister Arrindell emphasized the importance of building a sustainable national archive to preserve Sint Maarten’s history and ensure public access for future generations. The National Archives of Aruba (Archivo Nacional Aruba, ANA) continues to play a vital role in preserving and protecting the island’s documentary heritage,...
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