October 28, 2026 No comments
TEATT Launches St. Maarten’s First Fish Aggregating Devices to Strengthen the Fisheries Industry
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - On Wednesday September 23rd, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication (TEATT), through the Department of Economy, Transportation and Telecommunication (ETT), launched two Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in the waters surrounding St. Maarten. The island’s first deployment of its kind marks a milestone for the fisheries industry in improving access to offshore fishing grounds while supporting fisher livelihoods, food security, and sustainable marine resource use. Generously donated by the Government of Curaçao, the FADs will help attract pelagic fish such as tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. This can reduce fishers’ search time and fuel costs, while easing pressure on sensitive nearshore reef ecosystems. “This deployment marks an important step for St. Maarten’s fishing community and the continued...
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October 28, 2026 No comments
Court of Appeal imposes 30-month sentence in Pandora sexual abuse case
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of Appeal sentenced a woman, R.S.D.M., on October 20, to 30 months in prison for sexually abusing a minor girl and for complicity in the rape of two other girls by her then-husband, B.E.M.S. The case arose from the wider Pandora investigation into sexual abuse of minors, which also resulted in convictions against B.E.M.S. and a female friend of the household, J.W. The Prosecutor’s Office and KPSM previously reported that a victim’s disclosure to a trusted adult had led to action in the case. The offences for which R.S.D.M. was convicted occurred between 2006 and 2020. The case concerned repeated sexual abuse of girls entrusted to the adults’ care, with the youngest only four years...
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October 28, 2026 No comments
T-MO’S LEGACY TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT ALEEZE ON NOVEMBER 7
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Some artists make music, while others create a legacy that becomes part of a nation's cultural identity. On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Xtratight Entertainment will pay tribute to one of Sint Maarten’s most celebrated musical icons, T-MO, with LEGACY, a special concert dedicated to honoring his extraordinary career and lasting contribution to the island's music industry. Taking place at ALEEZE Convention Center in Madame Estate, under the theme “Honoring Musical Excellence,” LEGACY promises an unforgettable evening featuring more than two hours of pulsating hits, musical memories, and a celebration of a career that has helped shape generations of Sint Maarten's musical culture. T-MO’s remarkable journey dates back to 1991, when his breakthrough hit “Push Out Your Bottom”...
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October 28, 2026 No comments
APS meets with Minister of Finance to discuss 2027 budget and other key matters
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The management and board of the Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten (APS) met with the Minister of Finance on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to present and discuss the APS Budget for 2027 and other matters relevant to the Fund and its stakeholders. During the meeting, APS presented and discussed the main considerations and priorities included in its proposed budget for 2027. The discussion provided an opportunity to address questions relating to the budget and to further explain the assumptions and considerations underlying the financial projections. “The 2027 budget reflects APS’s continued focus on responsible financial planning and the sustainable administration of the Fund. We value the constructive dialogue with the Minister of Finance, as open communication and cooperation...
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October 28, 2026 No comments
Nature Foundation backs plan for Sint Maarten’s first terrestrial park, urges follow-through
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten strongly supports the government’s plan to establish Sint Maarten’s first terrestrial park and looks forward to the upcoming timeline, stakeholder consultations, and legal protections. On October 21, Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs announced that approximately 17 hectares of land known as Rainforest land — spread across multiple parcels in the Golden Rock and Industry areas of Cul-de-Sac adjacent to the Emilio Wilson Park — had been returned to the government from a private long lease. He named a terrestrial park as the principal objective for the land. “Sint Maarten is the only remaining island in the Dutch Caribbean without a terrestrial park, and conservationists across the region are celebrating this news,” said...
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