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SHTA, NIA, Amstel Bright Launch Annual 2026 Calendar at D’s Beach Bar
Last week Thursday, D’s Beach Bar formed the backdrop for the launch of the 2026 St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Annual Events Calendar. The “Cultural Icon,” National Institute of the Arts (NIA), was officially presented with the calendar by...
SXM DOET Website Is Live!
“Organizations Invited to Register Projects for 2026” Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The SXM DOET website is officially live, marking the start of preparations for the largest volunteer event of 2026. Organizations across Sint Maarten are now invited to register their...
Looking Back on a Meaningful December: Supporting Seniors in Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, January 16th, 2026. As the year came to a close, Orco Bank proudly reflected on the meaningful moments shared during the annual End of Year Dinner and Party for Seniors in Sint Maarten, organized by the Helping Hands Foundation. The event brought together...
Anguilla, Saba, and Statia to Host “Meet the Neighbors” SMART Program
Anguilla, Saba, and Statia (St. Eustatius) will be the official host destinations of the “Meet the Neighbors” program in the 18th St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART). This was announced today by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade...
Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association Celebrates a Successful Crew Year’s Eve 2026
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the Simpson Bay Fireworks Association, is pleased to reflect on the successful execution of Crew Year’s Eve 2026, held on Friday, January 9, in Simpson Bay. Crew...
Tourism Partners Collaborate to Improve Villa & Condo Data with “Lighthouse”
On the initiative of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), several island tourism partners have jointly purchased the Lighthouse tourism intelligence platform in conjunction. This online application actively monitors independent vacation rental...
Reggae Fever: 27th Annual Tribute to Bob Marley
Date: February 6, 2026Time: 9:00 PMLocation: Soggy Dollar Bar, St. Maarten St. Maarten will come alive with the heartbeat of reggae as we celebrate the 27th Annual Tribute to Bob Marley on his earth strong day, February 6. This year’s event, Reggae Fever, honors the...
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Announces Presence at SMART 2026
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) this week announced its participation in the June 22–26, 2026 St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART). As with the 2025 edition, the regional tourism federation will have a prominent presence at...
Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association Announces Crew Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration on Friday January 9
January 6, 2026 - Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the Simpson Bay Fireworks Association, is pleased to announce the return of Crew Year’s Eve, set to take place on Friday, January 9, 2026. Crew...
Port St. Maarten to Welcomed New Year with Dual Inaugural Calls from Sun Princess and Allura
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is proud to announce a historic start to the New Year as it welcomed two magnificent vessels for their maiden calls to the "Friendly Island." On January 1, 2026, the Port will host Princess Cruises' next-generation...
Princess Juliana International Airport Partners with Rise Foundation to Support Local Youth this Holiday Season
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten December 24th, 2025 –Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is proud to announce its collaboration with the RISE Foundation, reinforcing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local youth and...
SHTA Presents 1st 2026 Events Calendar to Amstel Bright at Divico
As "Sneak Preview", the first edition of the 2026 SHTA Events Calendar was ceremonially handed over to Zoila Sanchez, Amstel Bright Brand Manager at Heineken/Divico Distributors. Though the official launch event will take place on an official 15th January ceremony,...
Preparations Underway to Ring in 2026 in Great Bay. Mariners Advised to Adhere to Exclusion Zone
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is excited to announce that preparations are underway for the spectacular year-end fireworks display over Great Bay, a highlight of the country’s New Year’s celebrations at midnight on Wednesday, December 31. PSG is...
Port St. Maarten Group and Princess Juliana International Airport Strengthen Strategic Collaboration Through Joint Think Tank Session
PORT ST. MAARTEN – The Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) convened a high-level think tank session on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, aimed at strengthening collaboration between St. Maarten’s two primary gateways. The...
Marine Trades Association Demands Action to Prevent Sewage, Wastewater, Entering Lagoon
SIMPSON BAY--St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) is alerting authorities to the situation of wastewater observed entering Simpson Bay Lagoon from the area of the Las Brisas Building, a condominium complex in Cole Bay, over the past several days. The report...
NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best, Strengthening Confidence Across the Caribbean
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today announced that global credit rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from BBB+ to A- (Excellent). The upgrade...
SMART 2026 Supports Nature Foundation’s “From Reef to Runway” Campaign
Photo by Nature Foundation Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 is proud to announce its first time actively partnering with a campaign contributing to island nature and sustainability. The 2026 campaign of choice will be...
SHTA & KPSM Hold Business Safety & Crime Prevention Tips Seminar
This Friday, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the Korps Politie St. Maarten (KPSM) held a joint seminar to exchange information on safety and practical tips on how to prevent, respond to, and act after, should a criminal incident take...