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No arrest, no assault: Lacroes responds to incident claims

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Francisco Lacroes was neither arrested nor involved in beating anyone at Babacool Restaurant on Thursday, contrary to incorrect reports that caused distress to his family.

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URSM rejects Brug’s allegations against Prime Minister Mercelina

The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has taken careful note of the statements made by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug during Tuesday’s meeting of Parliament and believes it is important to address the matter in a responsible and balanced manner.

SMMC marks Nurses Day with Ceremony of Gratitude

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) marked International Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, under the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives” with a short ceremony dedicated to its nurses, who make quality patient-centered care possible every day.

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PLP Leader Clyde Van Putten responds to Island Council Chairlady’s reflection letter

ST. EUSTATIUS--Leader of the PLP faction in the Island Council, Councilman Clyde Van Putten, has issued a response to a two-page letter dated May 13, 2026, titled “Reflection,” which was sent to Members of the Island Council by Chairlady of the Island Council and Island Governor Alida Francis regarding the tone of the debate during the May 7, 2026 public Island Council meeting.

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Statia Governor Francis calls for decorum, respect after May 7 Island Council meeting

ST. EUSTATIUS--Island Governor of Statia, Her Excellency Alida Francis has issued a formal reflection following the public Island Council meeting held on May 7, 2026, calling attention to the importance of democratic deliberation, public administration, institutional responsibility, decorum and the procedures that support the orderly conduct of public meetings.

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St. Maarten shines as one of the Caribbean’s strongest growth destinations in 2026 Travel Trends Report

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten has been identified as one of the Caribbean’s top-performing destinations in the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report by Amadeus and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, CHTA, with the island recording 12 percent year-over-year growth in overseas tourist arrivals between April 2025 and March 2026.

Islands bypassed, Wescot-Williams says Dutch govt must repair damage from UN slavery vote

GREAT BAY--President of Parliament and Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams says the Kingdom of the Netherlands must do more than promise better communication after reports that the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom were not consulted before the Kingdom abstained from a United Nations vote declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

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Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck brings 59,000 sq. feet of rooftop adventure to Sonesta Maho

MAHO--Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is proud to introduce the Pelican’s Nest Sky Deck, a groundbreaking addition that redefines the traditional all-inclusive resort experience. Spanning 59,000 square feet, the new rooftop environment brings together entertainment, adventure and social programming in a dynamic open-air setting.

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Presidium of Parliament establishes Digital Transformation and AI Workgroup

GREAT BAY--The Presidium of Parliament of Sint Maarten has officially established a Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workgroup, marking a significant step toward modernizing parliamentary operations and further integration of innovative technologies.

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Opinion

Intergrity Brug? Really? more like corruption!

Political Conflict, “Good Governance,” and the Struggle for St. Martin’s Soul

Interests in the Caribbean are Surging. Middle East Disruption to 28 million Travelers is a Caribbean Opening

Weekend Read

St. Maarten needs a realistic traffic plan before the next high season....or else

The Poverty We Refuse to Name: “If the money runs out before the month ends, you are poor”

Why cruise ships remain vulnerable to disease outbreaks, and why the Caribbean must pay attention

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