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“Beautiful SXM” For Freegan Food Cause opens SHTA 2025 Auction Collection
The painting "Beautiful SXM" from Suzanne Domenech, donated to raise funds for the cause of supporting the Freegan Food Foundation, will be the befitting reopening masterpiece of StMaartenAuction.com. Bidding can be done as of today on said website. This was announced...
SMART 2025 to end Early Bird Season
With Early Bird Season reaching its end on January 31st, the run-up to the 17th edition of the St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) is entering its second phase. The 2025 edition will continue with the new experiential formula of last year’s show. SMART...
SHTA and TelEm Kick Off 2025 with Inspired Business Mixer at IGY Simpson Bay Marina
On January 23rd, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and TelEm came together to host the first association Business Mixer of 2025 at the IGY Simpson Bay Marina, offering an evening of networking, collaboration, fresh ideas and inspiring views...
The Clock Is Ticking – Pick Up Your Orco Bank Cards Today!
Attention former CIBC Sint Maarten clients! Philipsburg, January 27, 2025 – Attention former CIBC Sint Maarten clients, Orco Bank invites and reminds you to collect your new Orco Bank cards and enjoy seamless banking services. Visit us from Tuesday January 28th...
Winair Celebrates Record Passenger Numbers to St. Barthélemy
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – January 23, 2025 – Winair is delighted to announce a record-breaking year for passenger traffic between St.Maarten (SXM) and St. Barthélemy (SBH). In December 2024, Winair transported an unprecedented number of approximately 12,000...
Homemade Games & Toys of St. Martin by Celeste Rollin Beauperthuy Launches Saturday, January 25th at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
French Quarter, St. Martin—The Les Fruits de Mer association is thrilled to launch the new book Homemade Games & Toys of St. Martin by Celeste Rollin Beauperthuy. The public is invited to celebrate this landmark work at the free launch event. It will be held...
Winair to Launch Airlift to Montserrat for upcoming months
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – January 18, 2025 – Winair is pleased to announce the start of flights to Montserrat in support of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival. Recognizing the anticipated surge in travel demand during this festive period, Winair will operate flights...
St. Maarten Yacht Club is gearing up for the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta
SIMPSON BAY -- The Sint Maarten Yacht Club will host the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta January 18 to 19. This two-day event is open to sailors in six classes: Optimist, Optimist Green, RS Zest, ILCA, RS Quest, and Sunfast 20. Alongside local sailors from the Sint...
SXM DOET is Calling on Prospective Youth Interns & Coaches
“Deadline for Youth Internship Application extended until January 15th, 2025” PHILIPSBURG – The SXM DOET project coordination team is inviting all interested youth interns to apply for the Youth Internship Program. To apply, candidates aged 15-20 years must submit a...
Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association Celebrates Successful Crew Year’s Eve and Announces Measures to Safeguard Maritime Community
The Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) and Simpson Bay Fireworks Association are thrilled to report the resounding success of this year’s Crew Year’s Eve celebration, held on January 8, 2025. The event brought together the maritime community, residents,...
St. Maarten Marine Trades Association Thanks Marine and Hospitality Industry with Firework Show in Simpson Bay Lagoon this Thursday, January 9 at 10 PM
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten – January 6, 2025 – The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with key partners IGY Marinas, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, Palapa Marina, Skyport marina, Port St. Maarten Group and the Simpson Bay Fireworks...
Winair and Air France now also Code Share Partners for Seamless Travel
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – December 27, 2024 – Winair is happy to announce that, following the successful reintroduction of our code-share agreement with KLM in November, we have now reintroduced the code-share agreement with Air France. This code share makes travel...
SXM Talks 2024 Person of the Year: FREEGAN FOOD FOUNDATION
PHILIPSBURG – The Freegan Food Foundation has been recognized by SXM-Talks.com as the (“Person”) Organization of the Year, celebrating its unwavering dedication to selflessness and care for society’s most vulnerable. Founded by Dirk Jan Jansen (DJ) and Joost de...
Orco Bank Spreads Holiday Cheer with Christmas Shoebox Donation
Philipsburgs, December 20th, 2024. Orco Bank recently hosted the students of Oranje School to collect Christmas shoeboxes generously donated by the bank. This heartwarming initiative aimed to spread joy and cheer during the holiday season. The students were excited to...
Kooyman BV Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Christmas Tree Donations
December 17, 2024, Cay Hill, St. Maarten - Kooyman BV continues to brighten the holiday season through its beloved tradition of donating Christmas trees and lights to local community organizations. This year, the company has extended its holiday cheer to the elderly...
Orco Bank Contributes to Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular
Orco Bank is pleased to announce its contribution to the Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular, organized by the Lions Club of Sint Maarten. This exciting event, which brings together the community for a fun-filled afternoon, supports local...
Orco Bank Sint Maarten Supports DADA’s Christmas Helping Angels 8th Annual 1000 Gifts Giveaway
Orco Bank Sint Maarten proudly announces its support for DADA’s Christmas Helping Angels initiative during its 8th Annual 1000 Gifts Giveaway. This remarkable event aims to bring joy and holiday spirit to those in need within our community. Through this partnership,...
Kidz at Sea Foundation Launches Recruitment for Second “Zero to Hero” and Engineer Certification Courses
December 16, 2024, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The Kidz at Sea Foundation is looking forward to announcing the launch of the second session of the “Zero to Hero” and Engineer certification series, made possible by main sponsor, the Samenwerkende Fondsen. This Series is...