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Repairs to begin at school gyms, sports facilities and district courts under ERP1

GREAT BAY--The National Recovery Program Bureau, NRPB, informs the public that the contractor under the Emergency Recovery Project I, ERP1, will begin taking site possession at school gyms, public sports facilities and district courts across St. Maarten starting in June 2026.

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PVV MP says one Euro too high to “get rid of” Dutch Caribbean, remarks draw strong rejection in The Hague

THE HAGUE--“One euro would still be quite a high yield." That was the remark made by Dutch Member of Parliament Elmar Vlottes of the PVV, the party of Geert Wilders and long regarded as no friend of the Dutch Caribbean, during a legislative consultation of the Parliamentary Committee for Kingdom Relations with State Secretary Eric van der Burg.

Over 800 visitors attend PJIA second shopping experience

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully hosted the second edition of its Shopping Experience on Friday evening, welcoming more than 800 visitors to the terminal for an evening filled with shopping, entertainment, community engagement, and exclusive summer deals.

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Universities Launch LLO Caribbean Platform to Strengthen Governance Capacity Across the Dutch Caribbean

THE HAGUE--The Hague University of Applied Sciences, the University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez, the University of Aruba and Utrecht University have launched a new online platform aimed at strengthening administrative capacity and lifelong learning in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

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All Dutch Caribbean islands rated safe under lowest U.S. travel advisory level

GREAT BAY--All six Dutch Caribbean islands have been listed at Level 1, the lowest travel advisory rating issued by the U.S. Department of State, according to a June 1, 2026 overview published by Travel + Leisure.

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MP Roseburg marks International Children’s Day with call to uphold promises to St. Maarten’s youth

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira D.M. Roseburg, LL.M., marked International Children’s Day with a message to the children of St. Maarten, emphasizing that the country’s youth must be treated not only as future leaders, but as a national priority today.

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Forge Fitness SXM BV celebrates three years of fitness, community, and growth

COLE BAY--Forge Fitness SXM recently celebrated its third anniversary, marking three years of helping individuals across St. Maarten become healthier, stronger, and more confident through fitness.

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Sint Maarten Lions Club Launches “Circle of Love” Project to support cancer patients

GREAT BAY--The Sint Maarten Lions Club launched its “Circle of Love” Project on Tuesday, May 25, 2026, with the presentation of 18 care bags to patients in the Oncology Ward of the Sint Maarten Medical Center.

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IMA, Sadhu Vaswani Center to host free “Choose Happiness” event with Didi Krishna Kumari

GREAT BAY--The Indian Merchants Association (IMA), in partnership with the Sadhu Vaswani Center St. Maarten, will host a special community event featuring internationally respected spiritual leader and humanitarian Didi Krishna Kumari.

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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Address of the Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

The Lesson in Realpolitik

The Courage to Unlearn

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St. Maarten’s First-Quarter Arrivals Tell a Bigger Story Than Recovery

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Why St. Maarten Needs a Climate Adaptation Plan, and What It Means for Everyday People

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