Around The Island in a RS Quest As a Fundraiser

Around The Island in a RS Quest As a Fundraiser

SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – For the third year in row, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Sailing School team will sail around Sint Maarten/St. Martin in a RS Quest on July 22nd, as a fund raiser for the Sailing School Program. In 2021, the first edition of this...
Tyrell Pantophlet (PLAEX) to Present at SMILE

Tyrell Pantophlet (PLAEX) to Present at SMILE

The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) announced the participation of Tyrell Pantophlet, as one of its speakers at the 27th – 28th of October St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE). St. Maarten born Pantophlet is...
Protecting FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Protecting FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

The Employers Council of St. Maarten, ECSM, had the honor of representing employers on St. Maarten on June 12th 2023 at the International Labor Organization Conference, ILC, in Geneva, Switzerland.  The selected representative of the ECSM, Ms. Edna Evans,...
Lambada Sunset Sail & Excursions

Lambada Sunset Sail & Excursions

In the late 80s and early 90s on St. Maarten, the best way to have explored the coastline and surrounding islands was aboard small and fast sail catamarans like El Tigre, Falcon, Quiksilver and Eagle that carried few passengers – but not anymore. When Aqua Mania...
SMILE Starts Enrollment of Free Summer Employment Courses

SMILE Starts Enrollment of Free Summer Employment Courses

As of this week, enrollment has started for the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) Summer Employment Course program. A first group of registrants applied today for the series of masterclasses intended to improve skills of job...
First Week of Dutch TV Program Is Going to Be Beautiful

First Week of Dutch TV Program Is Going to Be Beautiful

The filming of the two editions of the “Life is Beautiful” programs for the Dutch television network RTL started last weekend. The crew arrived at Princess Juliana International Airport on Friday June 16th and were shown around the island by their hosts Katrien...