GREAT BAY--Regional air travel across the Caribbean is facing the prospect of further decline as high aviation taxes, airport charges, rising operating costs and infrastructure shortcomings continue to undermine connectivity between islands. The warning comes from aviation experts and tourism leaders who say the region must rethink how it supports air transportation if it intends to remain competitive and make travel between Caribbean destinations more accessible.

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE has committed to upgrading the electrical infrastructure at Emilio Wilson Park, with work expected to begin toward the end of October 2026 and be completed by the end of November.

WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao has taken another significant step toward completing its formal associate membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), following the submission of the membership treaty to the Dutch Parliament for approval on Monday, October 19, 2026. The development moves the country closer to finalizing an agreement that will strengthen its position within the Caribbean and expand cooperation in trade, security, healthcare, education and regional development.

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao--Strengthening cooperation among Caribbean sporting organizations, expanding international partnerships and securing greater government support for athlete development were among the major messages delivered during the 24th General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), held in Curaçao on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg, Vice Chair of the Committee of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) and Faction Leader of URSM in Parliament, together with URSM Party President Brenda Brooks, has pledged US $500.00 to the 37ers, a Sint Maarten Little League baseball team, as an incentive to encourage the young athletes to continue pursuing their sporting ambitions.

GREAT BAY--Milton Peters College (MPC) emerged as the champions of the 2026 Interscholastic 5x5 High School Basketball League, bringing an exciting conclusion to a competition that marked the return of organized interscholastic basketball to St. Maarten.