GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has declared St. Maarten Carnival 2026, the 55th anniversary of the country’s oldest festival, a spectacular success, marked by a record number of locally driven events, strong public participation, increased digital visibility and renewed attention for both the destination and the festival.

SXM AIRPORT--Air Caraïbes will resume service to St. Maarten on October 16 with its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Paris-Orly to St. Maarten route, marking a major step in the airline’s renewed commitment to the destination and its long-haul Caribbean network.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronice Webster-Jansen extends heartfelt congratulations to three remarkable young women from St. Maarten who have recently achieved significant academic milestones abroad, making their families and country proud through their dedication and accomplishments.

GREAT BAY--During the Rotary District 7020 Conference held in Kingston, Jamaica, from April 27 through May 2, 2026, the Rotary Clubs of St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla were recognized with a variety of awards for their continued efforts to Unite for Good and to do good in the world. Rotary in St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla dates back to 1972, and the Rotary Clubs on St. Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla continue to thrive.

GREAT BAY--The 2025 Annual Report of the St. Maarten Reconstruction, Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund highlights major progress across the country, with investments delivering visible results in infrastructure, healthcare, education, small business development, digital government, waste management and disaster preparedness.

GREAT BAY--Three young women from St. Maarten are being celebrated for outstanding academic achievements in the United States, each reaching important milestones in psychology, counseling, research and accounting while continuing to make their families and country proud.