October 07, 2025 No comments
SMMC to provide free breast cancer screenings on October 25
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Saturday, October 25th, 2025, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will host its annual breast cancer screenings in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundation. From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, attendees have the opportunity to receive free clinical breast exams carried out by SMMC’s Medical Specialists and local General Practitioners. In addition to breast cancer screenings for women, SMMC will also offer free blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring and the St. Maarten AIDS Foundation will provide free, confidential HIV testing. Partners for the event are Guardian Group, SZV Social and Health Insurances, FLOW, St. Maarten AIDS Foundation, American University of the Caribbean (AUC), Still Beautiful Foundation. The Positive and Elektralytes Foundations have also...
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October 07, 2025 No comments
Detectives and Police Investigate Tuesday afternoon Armed Robbery
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) officers and detectives are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at a jewelry store located in a marina in the Point Blanche area. After committing the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a small green vehicle in the direction of Sucker Garden. Police patrols and detectives are presently conducting a search in the area for the suspects. Additional information will be provided as the investigation progresses. The Sint Maarten Police Force urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Police Force at +1 (721) 542-2222, the anonymous tip line 9300, or in case of emergency, call 911.
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October 07, 2025 No comments
Dominica and Barbados Sign Landmark Tourism Partnership. Islands unite to promote multi-destination travel experiences for global visitors
DOMINICA/BARBADOS — Dominica and Barbados have signed a landmark tourism partnership through an agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on October 1 at the Hilton Barbados Resort during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). The partnership between Dominica, the Nature Isle and Barbados, the Gem of the Caribbean— marks a significant step toward deepening regional ties and delivering greater value to travellers. The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) entered into the MOU to cement this step toward strengthening the appeal of both countries, promoting sustainable tourism and developing new vacation experiences for travellers. The MOU establishes a...
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October 07, 2025 No comments
Governor Baly announces speakers 2025 Governor’s Symposium
SINT MAARTEN (HARBOUR VIEW) - Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency A.G. Baly, LL.M., today announced the speakers for the 12th Annual Governor’s Symposium. The distinguished group of experts who will address this year’s event, themed “15 Years of Constitutional Autonomy: Achievements, Lessons, and Prospects,” represents diverse fields including law, governance, economics, and social development. The Symposium will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy. The distinguished group of experts for this year's Symposium include: Franklyn Richards, a legal scholar, and Lieutenant Governor of the former Island Territory of Sint Maarten (2000–2010), continues to contribute to national institutions through leadership roles at the Progress Committee, the Sint Maarten Volunteer...
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October 07, 2025 No comments
RAPP’s journalism seminar highlights the importance of trust in the press
SINT MAARTEN/ARUBA - To foster dialogue on disinformation and restore trust in the press, Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP) organized its second seminar, ‘Rebuilding Trust in Caribbean Media’, focusing on public engagement, fact-checking, and mitigating digital threats. The Caribbean Journalism Seminar, held on Thursday, September 26, at Impact Hub Aruba, reflected today’s Caribbean reality, where disinformation spreads rapidly and undermines public confidence in the news. Through presentations and open dialogue, RAPP called on journalists to work together to strengthen transparency, ethics, and connection with the community. Speakers included international and local experts: Rosario Marina (Chequeado, Argentina): Demonstrated how fact-checking is a vital tool to combat disinformation in the region and how to integrate verification into newsroom workflows. Vincent Smit (1Almere, Netherlands): Shared editorial innovations...
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