January 13, 2026 No comments
Keelboat Race Day 2 Brings Light Winds But Close Racing
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - It was a sunny day on Simpson Bay for Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s (SMYC) Keelboat Race Day 2 on Sunday, January 11. Part of the Keelboat Season Championship sponsored by Grant Thornton, boats in three fleets — CSA, Diam 24, and Sun Fast 20 — competed against one another and it came down to the last race to decide the winners. Race Officer Paul Henriquez got the first start of the day off promptly at 9:36 am, and the battle was on. Sailing a windward-leeward, up-down-up-down-finish course, the breeze was lighter than is typical this time of year, but there was enough to get everyone around. The easterly wind shifted in both velocity and direction all morning,...
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January 13, 2026 No comments
Data to Daily Life: St. Martin Launches Climate Impact Atlas to Inform, Prepare, and Protect
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - St. Martin now has a powerful new online tool to better understand how climate change is already affecting the island and what the future may bring. The St. Martin Climate Impact Atlas has officially been launched and is publicly accessible at https://stmartin.climateimpactatlas.com. Developed by Climate Adaptation Services (CAS), the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), the University of St. Martin (USM), and a broad network of over 25 local and international partners, the Climate Impact Atlas is a free, digital platform designed to support informed decision-making and climate preparedness across the island. A preliminary launch of the atlas took place on December 4, 2025 during a Climate Mini-Symposium, where it was introduced to policy workers and key stakeholders as a practical tool to support...
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January 13, 2026 No comments
Police Investigate Overnight Break-In at Jewelry Store on Front Street
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a break-in at a jewelry store located on Front Street, which most likely occurred during the nighttime hours. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, Central Dispatch received a report of the burglary. Preliminary investigations indicate that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully gained access to the jewelry store during the night and left the premises with an unknown amount of jewelry. Police patrols were dispatched to the location, and detectives along with forensic personnel are currently on scene conducting further investigations and collecting evidence. KPSM continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to this break-in...
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January 12, 2026 No comments
Cervical Health Awareness. Cervical Cancer is Preventable
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is almost exclusively caused by long-lasting infection with high-risk types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact. While the body’s immune system typically clears HPV infections on its own, persistent infections can cause cervical cells to undergo abnormal changes over many years, eventually leading to the formation of a tumor. This disease primarily impacts women and individuals with a cervix, most frequently those between the ages of 30 and 50, though the risk remains present throughout...
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January 12, 2026 No comments
New Tax Marshal Takes Oath at Courthouse
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Tax Administration on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked an important milestone with the official swearing-in of Ashwin Straker as Tax Marshal within the Receivers Department during a formal ceremony held at the Courthouse. The oath of office was administered in the presence of judicial officials and colleagues, symbolizing Straker’s formal assumption of duties and responsibilities associated with the role. As Tax Marshal, Straker will play a critical role in enforcing tax collection, including serving summons, placing liens when required, gathering information from stakeholders, assisting with collections, and executing auctions if necessary. The appointment reflects the Tax Administration’s continued commitment to strengthening its enforcement framework and promoting accountability, transparency, and fairness in revenue collection. The Tax Administration extends congratulations...
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