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CFY Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on Dutch State Examination
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is proud to celebrate a major achievement by students enrolled in the Caribbean Foundation Year (CFY) program. All five students who sat the Dutch State Examination (Staatsexamen) at the B2 level successfully passed, resulting in a 100% pass rate for the cohort. The accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as most of the students entered the program with Dutch language proficiency at the A1 level and, within just ten months, progressed to achieving B2 certification. Advancing two full language proficiency levels within a single academic year demonstrates the students' dedication, resilience, and commitment to their academic development. The results represent one of the strongest indicators to date of the impact of the Caribbean Foundation...
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Teen Times Prom Night Returns to Lotus for 30th Edition Under “Cultural Elegance” Theme on June 28
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Teen Times has announced its annual Prom Night 2026, set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the youth organization: the 30th edition of Teen Times Prom Night, held successfully for 30 consecutive years. This year’s celebration will be held at Lotus Nightclub, a venue that has become almost synonymous with Teen Times Prom. Under the theme “Cultural Elegance,” Teen Times will celebrate the diversity of its membership and the wider diversity of St. Maarten. Prom Night is Teen Times’ exclusive, end-of-year formal event for high school seniors across St. Maarten. It brings graduates together for one memorable night that has become one of the island’s most anticipated senior celebrations. Teen Times began distributing...
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Stories That Inspire Across Generations: Trilingual Masterpieces presented by Author Delno Tromp
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - We are bursting with excitement here at the Sint Maarten Library as we welcome our readers, families, and the wider community into a vibrant new era of storytelling! In a spectacular boost to regional literacy and cultural exchange, we have officially unveiled a captivating collection of children’s and youth literature generously donated to us by acclaimed visiting author Delno Tromp, affectionately known as "Denchi," during his recent high-profile literary tour of our island. These brilliant works celebrate the richness of Caribbean storytelling and highlight the vital power of multilingual literature in strengthening identity and sparking imagination across the region. Written in English, Dutch, and Papiamentu, the official languages of the Dutch Caribbean Isle, this dynamic collection bridges cultures...
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Minister of Finance Receives Cg.6.5 Million in Outstanding Passenger Safety Fees from the Airport
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that Government has received approximately Cg. 6.5 million from Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE), representing passenger safety fees collected on behalf of Government from 2019 through the first quarter of 2026. The payment follows the successful resolution of longstanding discussions regarding outstanding passenger safety fee transfers and brings PJIAE fully up to date with its obligations to Government. "I welcome this payment of approximately Cg. 6.5 million, which brings PJIAE fully up to date in terms of the transfer of passenger safety fees collected on behalf of Government. This outcome ensures that these public funds are now properly accounted for and available for their intended purpose," Minister Gumbs...
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Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle Enhances Access to Clean Drinking Water in Nine Primary Schools
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten–Mid Isle has strengthened its commitment to community well‑being through the successful execution of its Water Cooler Project, started in March in recognition of Rotary International’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month. The initiative aims to ensure that students across the island have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water—an essential component of health, learning, and daily development. This year’s project focused on replacing filters in outdoor water coolers and addressing non‑functioning units in local primary schools. With support from a Rotary District Grant and generous contributions from NV GEBE and Seven Seas Water Group, the club replaced at least one defective water cooler in nine primary schools. Schools Receiving New Water Coolers Seventh Day Adventist School. Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School. Sister...
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