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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,...
Winair Introduces Flexible Payment Option, Making Travel More Accessible for Customers
Winair is pleased to announce the launch of a new flexible payment solution that allows customers to book flights today and pay over time through convenient installment plans. Available for eligible bookings made through the Winair website, the new payment option...
St. Maarten Marine Trades Association and NESC to Host Marine Industry Immersion Day Focused on Workforce Development and Industry Sustainability
Sint Maarten – June 15, 2026 — The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with the National Employment Service Center (NESC), will host an upcoming Marine Industry Immersion Day on June 17th, 2026, bringing together government...
ORCO BANK LAUNCHES AUTOXPERIENCE SXM 2026: YOUR NEW CAR IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Philipsburg, June 12th, 2026. Orco Bank, Sint Maarten today launches AutoXperience SXM 2026, a two-week Car Loan campaign designed to put more island residents in the driver’s seat of a brand new car. Running from June 12 through June 26, 2026, the campaign offers...
Steflogix attend Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit
Hong Kong, June 2026 – Steflogix is proud to announce that General Manager Michael Somersall attended the 2026 Global Public Health & Food Safety Summit in Hong Kong, joining international experts in public health, food safety, vector control, and pest management....
Orco Bank Supports Health Awareness Through Sponsorship of the 5thAnnual V.E.I.S.S. Caribbean Health & Wellness Conference
Orco Bank proudly supported the 5th Annual V.E.I.S.S. Caribbean Health & Wellness Conference as a sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to initiatives that promote health awareness, inclusion, education, and community well-being. Organized by Vitiligo Educate...
Orco Bank Stands With “No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation” toStrengthen Youth Programs in Sucker Garden
Orco Bank Sint Maarten reaffirmed its commitment to the island's youth through its support of the No Kidding With Our Kids Foundation, as part of the bank's Orco Cares community impact program. As one of its inaugural Orco Cares initiatives, Orco Bank mobilized its...
Port St. Maarten Celebrates Successful Completion of Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge Lighting Upgrade
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten is proud to announce the successful completion of the Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge Lighting Upgrade Project, a landmark infrastructure investment that modernizes and enhances the functionality, reliability, and visual appeal of one...
SMMTA AGM Highlights Industry Progress, Member Engagement, and Future Direction
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – June 4, 2026 - The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 21, 2026, bringing together members, industry stakeholders, partners, and supporters from across Sint Maarten's...
SMART 2026, Surpasses Previous Editions in Attendance
Bookings for the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) 2026 have surpassed those of the 2025 edition. Regardless of added convention space for the June 22–26 2026 edition of the event, only a few booths are still available. To enable booth...
Air Caraïbes to Bring French Delegation to SMART
Regional as well as intercontinental carrier Air Caraïbes is bringing a French delegation of tour operators to the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART). This collaboration was announced today by the Office de Tourisme de St. Martin, which...
SHTA Mixer Celebrates the Launch of the New Year-Round St. Maarten Flavors Platform
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association hosted a successful networking mixer on Thursday evening to officially kick off the 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors, bringing together close to 90 members of the SHTA, culinary professionals, tourism...
Community Comes Together for PJIA’s Second Shopping Experience
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, June 1st, 2026 — Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) successfully hosted the second edition of its Shopping Experience on Friday evening, bringing together residents, travelers, families, and airport partners for an evening...
FREEGAN Once Again Highest-Ranking Caribbean Organization in Appeltjes van Oranje Public Voting Round.
FREEGAN proudly announces that the organization placed 16th in the national online public voting round for the Appeltjes van Oranje 2026. Just like last year, FREEGAN once again became the highest-ranking organization from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. The...
Preparedness Remains Top Priority as PJIA Enters 2026 Hurricane Season
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, May 28, 2026 — As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st, Princess Juliana International Airport continues to strengthen its preparedness efforts through ongoing coordination, planning, and operational readiness...
SXM Airport Opens its Doors for the Second Shopping Experience
After welcoming more than 800 visitors during its first edition, Princess Juliana International Airport is preparing to once again transform its terminal into an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community connection with the return of its Shopping Experience on...
Sea Trek & Rainforest Adventures to Host SMART “Surprise Event”
Sea Trek and Rainforest Adventures will jointly host the final networking event at the 2026 edition of the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART), which is expected to become the largest edition in the past decade. This was announced today by the...