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September 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/CURACAO - In its September 2026 Economic Bulletin, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) expects growth to continue across the monetary union in 2026 and 2027, albeit at a more moderate pace than in recent years. Real GDP in Curaçao is projected to...

September 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) will launch AI for Small Business , a four-week training program designed to help local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build practical artificial intelligence skills, running Oct...

September 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE), in partnership with SXM Paws, once again welcomed rescued puppies to Princess Juliana International Airport as part of its Paws in Flight Saturday initiative. This lates...

September 25, 2026

SINT EUSTATIUS (ORANJESTAD) - Voters on Sint Eustatius will go to the polls on Wednesday, 17 March 2027, to elect members of the Island Council and the Electoral College. The two elections will take place on the same day but serve different purposes and have different voter el...

September 25, 2026

SINT MAARTEN/ARUBA (ORANJESTAD) - Members of Parliament (MPs) Omar Ottley and Viren Kotai used their attendance at the Parlatino convention in Aruba this week as an opportunity to look beyond discussions and explore practical solutions that could benefit the people of St. Maar...

September 24, 2026

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations and exploring opport...

September 24, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - A nutritious breakfast can make all the difference in a child’s school day. For seven years, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset has worked alongside Marie Genevieve de Weever School to help ensure that hunger does not stand in the way of learning....

September 24, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Ministry of Justice is pleased to recognize the selection of Police Officer Richardson of the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) to participate in the IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirat...

September 24, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (COMMENTARY – By Roddy Heyliger) - An AI agent was assigned a routine research task: find Australian government figures on spending for medicines. In pursuing that task, it accessed files on a government health statistics website that it was not authorized to acce...

September 24, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Bekele as the airport’s Medical Doctor, succeeding Dr. Swanston, who previously served in the role. PJIA extends its sincere appreciation to Dr....

September 24, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Sjamira Roseburg has expressed sadness over the killing of Peruvian journalist and political candidate Susy Aponte Polo, while highlighting the importance of ensuring that women are able to participate in politics and public...

September 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Windward Islands Bank (WIB) hosted a prostate cancer awareness discussion, bringing together male colleagues for an open conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer, and the importance of being pro...

September 23, 2026

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Last Month inmates at Point Blanche Prison in Sint Maarten participated in the first religious services held at the facility in eight (8) months. The resumption of religious programming, following a suspension, marks an important step in expanding op...