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Welcome to SHTA News and AnnouncementsFREEGAN Foundation Brings People Together with Free Community Mornings
FREEGAN foundation is inviting residents of St. Maarten to come together, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed morning at its FREEGAN Community Mornings, made possible with the support of Oranje Fonds and Stichting Kinderpostzegels. The Community Mornings are designed...
SHTA Launches 2027 Calendar Photo Contest
The Sint Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) is inviting photographers from St. Maarten and abroad to share their view of the island through the 2027 Events Calendar Photo Contest. The annual contest, supported by main partner CC1, is now open for...
Winair Celebrates 65 Years of Connecting the Caribbean
Windward Islands Airways International N.V. (Winair) proudly celebrated its 65th anniversary with a special stakeholder celebration in St. Maarten, bringing together government officials, aviation and tourism partners, business leaders, shareholders, employees and...
SHTA and CC1 Begin Work on 2027 Events Calendar, Call for Island Events
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and CC1 have officially opened the 2027 Event Calendar season. Island event organizers, NGOs, clubs, hotels, and restaurants can now submit events for the 11th edition of the calendar, which highlights...
Orco Bank Celebrates a Successful Hot Summer Car Show in Sint Maarten
Motorworld’s Hot Summer Car Show 2026 brought excitement, energy, and opportunity to Sint Maarten on Saturday, August 22nd. Car enthusiasts, families, and prospective vehicle owners gathered for a vibrant day featuring vehicle showcases, entertainment, and attractive...
Princess Juliana International Airport Supports Students Through Back-to-School Initiative
Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community through its Corporate Social Responsibility program, with a special focus on supporting the youth of St. Maarten. As students across the island returned to school...
Winair Strengthens Partnership with the Government of Montserrat
Windward Island Airways International (WINAIR) N.V. recently welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Honourable Reuben T. Meade, Premier of Montserrat, alongside Camille Thomas-Gerald, Permanent Secretary, for discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding...
Registration is Open: Freegan Food Market Welcomes a New Cycle
Freegan Food Foundation is opening registration for a new cycle of the Freegan Food Market, our program that helps families and individuals in St. Maarten who are struggling to make ends meet. The Freegan Food Market works like a real grocery store, not a food bank....
Orco Bank Supports RISE Foundation’s Back-to-School Project, Helping Sint Maarten Students Start Strong
A new school year should begin with excitement, possibility and confidence. Yet for some families in Sint Maarten, the cost of uniforms, shoes and essential school supplies can make preparing for that first day a challenge. To help ease that burden, Orco Bank Sint...
Princess Juliana International Airport Has Begun Construction of New Curbside Check-In Facility to Expand Capacity and Enhance the Passenger Experience
Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) is pleased to announce that construction has officially begun construction on its new Curbside Check-In facility. This is an important infrastructure improvement designed to add much-needed capacity, improve operational...
Aqua Mania Adventures announces the 11th Annual of Pink Sunset Sail on October 3rd, 2026, to Raise Funds for Local Breast Cancer Awareness Foundations
Aqua Mania Adventures proud to announce the 11th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The eagerly awaited Pink Event, raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer foundations: The Elektralyets and Positive Foundations....
AutoXperience SXM 2026 Concludes with Mr. Ronald Wever as Grand Prize Winner
Orco Bank thanks the Sint Maarten community for an amazing AutoXperience SXM 2026, a true success! Orco Bank's AutoXperience SXM 2026 Car Sales Event, held on June 27th, was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together major local car dealerships under one roof for...
Building the Next Generation: Princess Juliana International Airport Invests in the Future of Air Traffic Control
Every aircraft that arrives safely in Sint Maarten has already completed the most critical parts of its journey long before passengers step into the terminal. Behind the scenes, Air Traffic Controllers coordinate every arrival and departure with precision not only in...
Super Sale!! The Coconut Deals are back!! $19.99, $29.99, $39.99 Fares
Four-day online promotion opens July 24 for travel across the Winair network from August through Winair is bringing back its popular Coconut Deals, giving passengers four days to book promotionalone-way fares across the Winair network for $19.99, $29.99 or $39.99 per...
FREEGAN Foundation Celebrates Beloved Volunteer Signita’s 80th Birthday
FREEGAN foundation proudly celebrated the 80th birthday of one of its most dedicated volunteer, Signita Martin, during a surprise birthday luncheon at Tortuga Maho. The celebration brought together 12 members of the FREEGAN team, along with Signita’s son, to honor a...
Winair Unveils First Aircraft in Special 65th Anniversary Livery
Winair has proudly welcomed the first aircraft featuring its special 65th Anniversary branding, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration of one of the Caribbean's most enduring aviation success stories. The ATR aircraft is now proudly displaying commemorative...
St. Maarten Flavors Showcases Unique Culinary Experiences by Participating Restaurants
St. Maarten Flavors continues to celebrate the island's diverse culinary scene through a series of unique food and beverage experiences hosted by participating restaurants and culinary businesses throughout the month of June. While the platform's signature dishes and...
Marine Industry Immersion Day Provides Government and Stakeholders with Firsthand Insight into Sint Maarten’s Marine Sector
The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the National Employment Service Center (NESC), successfully hosted its Marine Industry Immersion Day on Wednesday, June 17th, bringing together government officials, policy makers, educators,...

















