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Caribbean coral emergency response plan moves forward to address growing reef threats

GREAT BAY: regional initiative led by the Coral Restoration Consortium is underway to develop a Caribbean Coral Emergency Response Plan, aimed at improving how the region prepares for and responds to coral reef emergencies.

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St. Lucia’s Emerle Tisson Crowned 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten0--St. Lucia’s Emerle Tisson delivered a strong and consistent performance on Wednesday night to capture the title of 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen, winning over the audience and judges at Carnival Village.

Evaluation opens door to Dutch exit from DC ANSP

GREAT BAY--An evaluation of the Dutch State’s shareholding in Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider N.V. (DC ANSP) has found that the public interest in safe air navigation services is already largely protected through existing international and national regulations, meaning there is no clear necessity for the Netherlands to remain a shareholder in the company.

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Ministry trains 32 educators to expand reading support across St. Maarten

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has completed a three-day Train-the-Trainer course under the Leeskracht! program, with 32 educators now expected to apply the training in their schools and help support a broader reading strategy across the education system.

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Autism families are still struggling, says MP Lacroes

GREAT BAY--As Autism Awareness Month is being observed, Member of Parliament Francisco A. Lacroes says many families raising children on the autism spectrum are still struggling to access the support they need, despite ongoing public awareness efforts.

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A first as SXM Airport opens control tower to 200 visitors

SXM AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) hosted an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Open House, giving members of the community access to one of the airport’s restricted operational areas.

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Destination St. Maarten receives FCCA Foundation Owen Arthur Scholarship Fund

MIAMI--Destination St. Maarten has been named the 2026 recipient of the FCCA Foundation Owen Arthur Scholarship Fund, a recognition that will support community development and educational advancement in the destination. The award was announced this week during Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami.

Cruising is booming, and the industry wants more

GREAT BAY--The cruise business is entering another period of strong growth, driven by rising demand, more first-time passengers, and continued investment in new ships and upgraded experiences.

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Sunresorts claims Mullet Bay rights up to the coastline, Govt fights to keep it public

MULLET BAY--Sunresorts Ltd. N.V. is asking the Court of First Instance to declare that its ownership in the Mullet Bay area extends all the way to the coastline (the beach), setting the stage for a major legal battle over public access, beach rights, and control of one of St. Maarten’s most popular shorelines.

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26 stone steps to eternity: The Colombier Heritage Village Experience

Political turmoil and carnival

The political landscape of St. Maarten is beginning to mirror the seasonal cycles of our festive calendar, yet there is nothing celebratory about the "Government Turmoil" that seems to coincide with every Carnival. It is a weary tradition: as the calypso tents go up, the stability of our sitting government begins to shake.

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Why St. Maarten cannot so easily do what some Caribbean neighbors are doing on oil prices

What exactly are the people of St. Maarten witnessing right now?

Drayer: Curaçao is applying double standards in monetary union debate

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