Aug 22, 2022 | Local News
August 18, 2022—French Quarter, St. Martin—Over 100 years ago, a pair of unique plants were discovered on St. Martin. The St. Martin Rodwood and St. Martin Milk Pea are part of this island’s unique natural heritage. New exhibit panels featuring these plants are now on...
Oct 15, 2021 | Local News
COLE BAY–Yacht Club Port de Plaisance (YCPDP) has announced a collaboration between various marinas, local businesses and the tourism offices on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. “For the first time ever, St. Maarten and Saint Martin yachting...
Mar 6, 2018 | Local News, The Daily Herald
OYSTER POND–A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed in Oyster Bay Resort’s Infinity Restaurant on Friday by government representatives from both sides of the island to officially clear the way for creation of a joint tourism development master plan. The...
May 18, 2017 | Local News, Press release, SHTA
SHTA has taken note of the article published in the Herald regarding increasing car rental, hotel and timeshare occupancy taxes. The example of Aruba is mentioned and it is stated that “Aruba takes 23.5% from every hotel guest bill”, creating the perception that...
Apr 20, 2017 | Local News, Press release, SHTA
PHILIPSBURG – In investigating the situation at the Sanitary Landfill on Pond Island a.k.a. The Dump, the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) has been informed that there are several water pumps currently in working condition at the Dump. These...
Jan 30, 2017 | Local News, Member Featured
14 youngsters were sailing on MoonDance and Purple Heart, the boat which was built last year by MPC students. This was their first real introduction to racing in a regatta and proved to be a very exciting challenge that only sparked their interest in sailing more. For...
