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Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House Hosts Three Activities for Heritage Day on Saturday, September 20th
French Quarter, St. Martin—Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House will host three free activities on the morning of Saturday, September 20th. The Les Fruits de Mer association will lead a guided tour of the Amuseum at 10am. The Société d'Histoire de Saint-Martin will...
Week Against Food Waste: Let’s Rethink Expiration Dates and Save Good Food
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — This week marks the Week Against Food Waste, a global call to action to reduce the millions of tons of food that are thrown away every year while still being perfectly good to eat. The Freegan Food Foundation is raising awareness here on...
Richard Santaga Wins 2026 Events Calendar Photo Contest
Out of the submitted pictures for the 2026 Event Calendar Photo Contest, a winning picture was selected this week by the St Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) in conjunction with main sponsor Amstel Bright. The association congratulates Richard Santaga,...
Update: Resumption of Operations at PJIA
Simpson Bay, September 8, 2025 – With the successful reopening of the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), we are pleased to announce that airport operations have officially resumed. We extend our sincere gratitude to the emergency response teams,...
Update: Positive Progress, Runway Expected to Reopen Soon
Simpson Bay, September 8, 2025 –Authorities continue to work diligently to remove the WestJet aircraft from the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA). A recovery team from WestJet is also on site to complete the operation. At this time, progress is...
Winair Expands Cargo Services Through Partnership with World Cargo Solutions
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – September 3, 2025 – Winair (Windward Islands Airways) is proud to announce a new partnership with World Cargo Solutions (WCS), one of the largest global cargo management companies, to strengthen air cargo services across Sint...
Princess Juliana International Airport Secures Southwest Airlines Service with Nine Weekly Flights to St. Maarten
Simpson Bay, August 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is proud to announce that it has finalized an agreement with Southwest Airlines to launch nine weekly flights to St. Maarten beginning in Spring 2026. This milestone marks a significant...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Annual Family Fun Day at Loterie Farm
Simpson Bay, August 25, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully hosted its annual Family Fun Day on Sunday at the beautiful Loterie Farm, bringing together employees and their loved ones for a day filled with games, laughter, and lasting...
Emile Levons Appointed as New Chief Operating Officer of Julianna International Airport
Simpson Bay, August 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE), represented by Chairman Richard Gibson Jr., along with the Holding Company N.V. (PJIAH) Chairman Kelvin Bloyden, Managing Director Perry Wilson, and CEO Mr. Cleaver,...
Winair Coconut Deals are back!
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – August 2025 Winair is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Coconut Deals, offering passengers the chance to fly across our network for rock-bottom promotional fares starting at just $19.99, $29.99, and $39.99 (excluding...
Princess Juliana International Airport Assures Public of Full Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Erin
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — August 12, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Erin, which is currently moving across the Atlantic. Although it is still a considerable distance from the region, our teams are actively...
Orco Bank Sponsors PADI Certifications for Junior Rangers in Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, August 12th, 2025. Orco Bank is proud to support the Nature Foundation Sint Maarten’sJunior Ranger Program 2025 by sponsoring PADI Open Water Diver certifications for local youthparticipating in the program. The Junior Ranger Program empowers young people...
The CMC Jamboree is Now and All-Island Event!
The 8th Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally announces the second annual Great Bay Beach and Boardwalk Jamboree set for Saturday the 31st of January, 2026. Originally designed to entertain Rally sailors with a day-long event in Great Bay complete with...
Princess Juliana International Airport Hosts Job fair on August 2025 for Aspiring Security Officers
Simpson Bay, 7 August 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is thrilled to invite interested candidates to its upcoming Job Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, dedicated to recruiting additional Security Officers who will help maintain the airport’s high...
St. Maarten Golf Association Charitable Donations and Community Support
Beneficiaries of SMGA Donations The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) has made significant charitable contributions over the years, donating funds to several organizations that make a meaningful impact within the community. The key beneficiaries of SMGA’s donations...
SHTA: Beyond Passenger Counts, The Need for Destination-Specific Visitor Data
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is very concerned about the timing and accuracy of recent statistics. Many decisions are likely to be based on this information and not having accurate and reliable figures for policy making can pose a major...
SHTA, Amstel Bright Kick Off Annual Calendar Photo Contest
In conjunction with SHTA Event Calendar main partner Amstel Bright by Divico Distributors, the Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) today launched its yearly Calendar Photo Contest on behalf of its 2026 Event Calendar. It calls on...
Princess Juliana International Airport Celebrates 28th Annual Firefighter’s Week
Simpson Bay, July 21, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is proud to commemorate its 28th Annual Firefighters Week, honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifices of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team. This...