GREAT BAY--St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) President Naomi Korstanje has raised concerns about governance weaknesses and financial accountability within the local sports sector, revealing that some associations have operated with inactive boards while others struggle with understanding their organizational responsibilities and properly accounting for financial contributions.

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten author and environmental activist Sara Bharwani will travel to Aruba later this month to introduce the Papiamento edition of her children's book, Kim Saves the Ocean, bringing its message of marine conservation to hundreds of young readers.

GREAT BAY--Students planning to pursue higher education in 2027 or early 2028 are being encouraged to attend a public information session on Wednesday, November 18, as the government prepares to open its next study financing application period.

MARIGOT--Chairlady of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams delivered an emotional St. Martin Day address on the French side of the island, drawing on the sacrifices of her Anguillian-born mother and late husband to reinforce a message that has shaped much of her personal and political life: St. Martin is one island, its people share one history, and administrative boundaries should never be allowed to divide them.

COLE BAY--Perpetual Plastics by Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) will host its annual Pre-Seasonal Artisanal Market on Saturday, November 28, offering residents an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover handmade products and begin their holiday shopping while promoting environmentally responsible purchasing.

WASHINGTON--Air travel across the United States is expected to return to normal by Sunday evening following a nationwide grounding of flights that disrupted thousands of departures, stranded passengers and caused widespread delays across the aviation network.