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Welcome to SHTA News and AnnouncementsSint Maarten · Stage & Screen · Arts & Culture Zoe van Zadelhoff — Born on the Island, Built for the Stage Born on the island. Built for the world’s greatest stages.
Some performers are made. Zoe van Zadelhoff was born — on the shores of Sint Maarten, into a life that would one day light up the theatres of Europe. There is something quietly extraordinary happening on a small island in the northeastern Caribbean. Sint Maarten —...
Princess Juliana International Airport Records Busiest Day in Recent Years with Approximately 11,000 Passengers Movements
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, March 17th, 2026 —Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) recorded its busiest operational day in the past several years on Saturday, March 14, with approximately 11,000 passengers moving through the airport’s terminals. The strong...
World Stray Animal Sunset Sail hosted on April 4th by Aqua Mania Adventures to Support St. Maarten’s Animal Welfare Organizations
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – March 11, 2026 — Animal lovers are invited to come together for a meaningful cause during the annual World Stray Animal Sunset Sail, taking place on Saturday April 4th, 2026, hosted by Aqua Mania Adventures. The special event raises...
FREEGAN Food Foundation Launches” Buy One Meal, Donate One Meal” Program
One Purchase. Two Meals. A Community That Takes Care of Its Own. PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — FREEGAN Food Foundation (FFF) is proud to announce the launch of its Buy One Meal, Donate One Meal program — a community-driven initiative that...
HR Evolve Conference 2026 Gains Strong Sponsor Backing
March 4, 2026, Philipsburg, St. Maarten - The HR Evolve Conference 2026, taking place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, continues to build momentum with growing support from respected organizations across St. Maarten’s & beyond business...
Princess Juliana International Airport Showcases New Strategy at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio De Janeiro
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, March 4th, 2026 — Representatives of Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM) are participating in Routes Americas 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, presenting a renewed strategy focused on strengthening the airport’s global position,...
Orco Bank at “Unlocking Home Ownership”
Philipsburg, March 3rd, 2026. The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset successfully hosted its homeownership seminar, “Unlocking Home Ownership: From Dream to Deed,” on February 26th, 2026.The community-focused event brought together key stakeholders in the home-buying...
SXM DOET Extends Project Registration Deadline
Organizations Encouraged to Step Up Before March 6 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The SXM DOET Project Management team has officially extended the deadline for project registration to Friday, March 6, 2026, giving organizations additional time to come on board for this...
DADA Foundation & Impacting Sisterhood to Host “Purpose Pep Talk & Purpose Board Creation (with a Twist)” in Celebration of Women’s Month
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — March 2026 — DADA Foundation & Impacting Sisterhood are proud to announce its upcoming Women’s Month empowerment event, Purpose Pep Talk & Purpose Board Creation (With a Twist), taking place on March 14, 2026, at the John Larmonie...
SXM DOET 2026 Needs You
‘Calling on Community Groups to Register Projects Before February 28 Deadline’ Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The SXM DOET team is urgently calling on community organizations on Dutch Sint Maarten to register their SXM DOET project(s) and submit their financial...
Carnival 55 Anniversary Package Launches in Celebration of Culture, Community & Youth
In celebration of 55 years of Carnival on St. Maarten, II Brothers Entertainment has officially launched its Carnival 55 Anniversary Package, a commemorative collection designed to celebrate the island’s culture while supporting the next generation of carnival...
HR Evolve Conference 2026 Announced for May 20
A New Platform Shaping the Future of Work on St. Maarten February 16, 2026 – St. Maarten — HR professionals, HR Leaders, business leaders, and industry partners are invited to register for the HR Evolve Conference 2026, a new professional event dedicated to...
Orco Bank Proud Sponsor of Business Hoops 2.0 Tournament in Sint Maarten
Philipsburg, February 13th, 2026. Orco Bank was proud to be one of the sponsors of Business Hoops 2.0, a major corporate basketball tournament that brought together the Sint Maarten business community through sports, networking, and community engagement.The tournament...
Princess Juliana International Airport Honors Seniors with Special Movie Night for Valentines Day
Picturec From left to right: Michael Gumbs, Cassie Schoutens, Keith Franca, Shudeiska Priest, Connaly Conner and Michael Ferrier. Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, February 16th, 2026 — Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE) hosted a special Seniors...
Freegan Food Foundation Must Vacate Headquarters by July — Community Support Needed
Freegan Food Foundation Must Vacate Headquarters by July — Community Support Needed St. Maarten — Just weeks before the holiday season, the Freegan Food Foundation received formal notice from its landlord, Mr. Thompson of WIFOL, that the lease for FREEGAN HQ will not...
Inspiring Meeting Between Freegan Food Foundation and Food Banks Netherlands Opens Door to Future Collaboration
Sint Maarten / The Netherlands – Joost and DJ of the Freegan Food Foundation recently held an inspiring and constructive meeting with Voedselbanken Nederland, represented by Chairman Jan Mols and Treasurer Geert Gerritse. The meeting was made possible through the...
Princess Juliana International Airport Records Strong Passenger Growth in2025
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, February 10th, 2026 — Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM Airport) has reported a solid increase in passenger traffic for 2025, underscoring the airport’s continued recovery and its important role as a leading regional aviation...
Employer Council Calls for Inclusive and Transparent Process in National Economic Strategy Development
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – February 2, 2026 – The Employer Council of Sint Maarten (ECSM), which represents the majority of private sector employers through its member associations, including the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the Indian...
















