May 31, 2026 No comments
COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR PJIAE'S SECOND SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully hosted the second edition of its Shopping Experience on Friday evening, bringing together residents, travelers, families, and airport partners for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community connection. For one special evening, the airport opened its doors to both travelers and the wider community, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the terminal beyond travel while supporting the airport's concessionaires and local partners. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed exclusive promotions and discounts from concessionaires, food and beverage offerings, raffles, live entertainment hosted by Gee Money, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Visitors explored the airport museum, shopped for souvenirs, electronics, and accessories, and customized their own "Love SXM" shirts on-site. The event...
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May 30, 2026 No comments
USM Welcomes Author Delno L.A. Tromp to Campus
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The University of St. Martin (USM) is pleased to welcome Caribbean author and researcher Delno L.A. Tromp to the USM campus on Monday, June 1, 2026. During his visit, Mr. Tromp will present copies of his work to the USM Library, contributing to the university’s growing collection of Caribbean literature, regional scholarship, and educational resources available to students and faculty. USM continues to value opportunities that connect students and the academic community with Caribbean authors, researchers, and professionals whose work contributes to the preservation, exploration, and understanding of regional identity, culture, and history. The visit also reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to strengthening regional academic and cultural exchange while encouraging greater appreciation for Caribbean voices and storytelling within...
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May 30, 2026 No comments
27-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Following Serious Ill-Treatment Incident Saturday Morning
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a serious ill-treatment incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Simpson Bay area. At approximately 4:00 a.m., the Police Central Dispatch received several reports regarding a male lying motionless on the ground near a guest house located on the Simpson Bay Strip. In response, EMS personnel and police patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, officers encountered the male victim, lying on the ground in an unresponsive state. Emergency medical assistance was administered at the scene, after which the victim was transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) in very serious condition. Following an investigation conducted by...
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May 30, 2026 No comments
CLIMB Foundation Donates Foundation-Based Education Math Books to Sint Maarten Library
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Creative Leaders Innovations and Change Communication (CLIMB Foundation) proudly presented a collection of Foundation-Based Education (FBE) mathematics books, titled FBE Math Success, to the Sint Maarten Library on behalf of the wider community of Sint Maarten. This meaningful donation was made possible through the generosity of the Lake family in loving memory of Reverend Myrna Lake, a respected educator, minister, and beloved community leader whose life and service touched countless lives across Sint Maarten. As 2026 marks ten years since her passing, the contribution stands as a lasting tribute to her unwavering dedication to education, faith, and community empowerment. The FBE mathematics books, designed for students in Grades 2 through six,(Group 3 through Group 8), aim to...
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May 30, 2026 No comments
Author & Concept Artist Claudine launches Butterfly Souls. An Inspirational Journal & Coloring Book for Women
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Claudine Williams-Wescot, author and concept artist, announces the release of Butterfly Souls: An Inspirational Journal & Coloring Book for Women, a deeply personal debut that weaves original artwork, women's wisdom, and space for reflection into one meaningful volume. Butterfly Souls is both a creative sanctuary and a call to self-remembrance. Designed for women navigating the full weight of modern life, the book offers original illustrated pages to color alongside reflective prompts and words of wisdom gathered from the women who have shaped Claudine's life, including mothers, sisters, friends, and mentors. "Life asks much of us as women," writes Claudine in the book's introduction. "We give from a place of love, until there's little time left to be. This book is...
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