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Kooyman St. Maarten Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence on November 20th!
St. Maarten, November 19, 2024 – Kooyman, the trusted name in hardware since 1939, invites customers to join in celebrating its 85th anniversary this Wednesday, November 20th. The celebration will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Kooyman St. Maarten store, where...
3RD DCCA Conference Held on St. Maarten: Making Travel from the ABC Islands to the Dutch Caribbean More Affordable
St. Maarten - November 19, 2024 – The recently concluded Dutch Caribbean Cooperation Association (DCCA) conference hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on St. Maarten brought together more than 150 international leaders, innovators, and stakeholders...
Save the Date: SXM DOET 2025 – Join Us in Supporting St. Maarten!”From Parading to Progress for a Brighter St. Maarten” 📅 Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Calling all volunteers, visitors, and local businesses! SXM DOET, St. Maarten’s biggest volunteer event, is back and invites you to be part of an exciting community-driven weekend on May 16 and 17, 2025. Set right after Carnival, SXM DOET...
Inaugural Ceremony Marks the Launch of 3 New Winter Routes
In Pictures: Honorable Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten with Winair's CEO Hans van de Velde and PJIA Airport CEO Brian Mingo - Winair team members Yesterday, Winair proudly marked the launch of its inaugural flight to Barbados, a key milestone in our new winter...
Princess Beatrix Inaugurates New Princess Juliana International Airport, Honoring 80 Years of Aviation History on Sint Maarten
Simpson Bay, November 14, 2024 – Today marked a historic day at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). The airport commemorated the re-opening of its state-of-the-art terminal building, with a both festive and royal ceremony attended by Her Royal Highness...
Migratory Bird Festival at Amuseum Naturalis 9am to Noon Saturday, November 16th
French Quarter, St. Martin—The public is invited to a free festival celebrating St. Martin’s migratory birds this Saturday, November 16th! The Migratory Bird Festival will be held from 9am to noon at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in French Quarter. The event will...
PDG Supplies continues as Proud Sponsor of St. Maarten Flavors 2024
St. Maarten, November 5, 2024 — The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trades Association (SHTA), organizers of St. Maarten Flavors, are excited to announce that PDG Supplies continues its sponsorship of the highly anticipated St. Maarten Flavors 2024, a month-long...
St. Maarten Flavors highlights more participating restaurants: Zee Best Restaurant, Zee Best Bakeshop, Mr. Chow and Irie Gardens
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Flavors 2024 is getting even more exciting as more fabulous restaurants join the food celebration this year: Zee Best Restaurant, Zee Best Bakeshop, Mr. Chow, and Irie Gardens are taking part. Each of these local favorites is...
Orco Bank Proudly Supports the Reading Festival St. Maarten, Bringing Joy and Imagination to Children Through Books!
Willemstad, October 30th, 2024 – Orco Bank was thrilled to sponsor the Reading Festival in St. Maarten,held on October 18th and 19th, 2024. This heartwarming event brought together Biblionef Netherlands,Help Our Children Foundation, Sint Maarten Library, the Ministry...
Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten
Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing...
Sapphire Beach Club Resort Announces Partnership with WOW!
Sint Maarten, October 21, 2024— Sapphire Beach Club Resort is excited to announce its official partnership with WOW!, a groundbreaking multimedia initiative that highlights the beauty, vulnerability, and resilience of the six Dutch Caribbean islands. This...
Let the Tastin’ Begin: Minister Heyliger Opens Countdown to St. Maarten Flavors at NIPA Kick-Off Event
St. Maarten – October 25, 2024 – This Thursday, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) held a lively kick-off celebration for "St. Maarten Flavors" at the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA). The event welcomed over 100...
Princess Walk 2024: A Successful Step Towards Breast Cancer Awareness
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 28, 2024 – Last week, we stepped into the weekend with the first annual Princess Walk, a meaningful event held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organized by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) in partnership...
Kooyman St. Maarten Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Activation
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – In this final part of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kooyman St. Maarten is proud to launch its Pink Positive Campaign, aimed at spreading positivity, supporting those affected by breast cancer, and raising awareness...
Husam El Aswad wins the 2025 SHTA Event Calendar Photo Contest
Out of all the submitted pictures for the 2025 Event Calendar Photo Contest, a winning picture was selected today by the St Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA). The association congratulates Husam El Aswad with his beautiful photograph capturing a cruise...
Exciting New Additions to St. Maarten Flavors: Veranda Market & Bistro, Topper’s, and Jax Steakhouse Gear Up for November
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Flavors 2024 is heating up as three more exceptional restaurants join the lineup for this November’s culinary celebration. Veranda Market & Bistro, Topper’s Restaurant, and Jax Steakhouse are ready to showcase their unique...
A Memorable Hike with AUC Students and Regina School Kids!
On Thursday, October 17th, Stichting EGO, in collaboration with the American University of the Caribbean (AUC), organized an amazing project! AUC students organized a wonderful hike for the children of group 7 and 8 from the Regina School. The hike took them from the...
The Princess Walk in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 18, 2024 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) is proud to announce The Princess Walk, a significant event to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative is a collaboration between PJIAE N.V., The...