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Kids Set Sail at SMYC October Sailing Camp During School Break
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten– The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) hosted a fantastic week-long October Sailing Camp from October 7-11, 2024, giving local kids an unforgettable experience during their school break. A total of 29 kids enjoyed five days of sailing, swimming...
SHTA Congratulates Sanovnik Destang with Election as CHTA President 2024-2026
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has sent a congratulatory message on behalf of the association to the newly elected president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Mr. Sanovnik Destang.With SHTA’s support, Mr. Destang was...
St. Maarten Flavors Kick-off Event: “Let the Tastin’ Begin!” a Unique Culinary and Networking Experience
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) is thrilled to announce the kick-off of St. Maarten Flavors with a one-of-a-kind event: “Let the Tastin’ Begin!”. Taking place at NIPA on October 24th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, this...
NEW DATE: Final Phase of Arrival Hall. Reopening Now Set for Friday, October 18, 2024
Simpson Bay October 13, 2024 – The final phase of the long-awaited reopening of the arrival hall has been confirmed for Friday, October 18, 2024. This is 3 days later than the earlier communicated date. The rescheduling of the reopening date was necessary to allow for...
Successful Open House at Sint Maarten Yacht Club on October 5th
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) was thrilled to host a lively and well-attended Open House on Saturday, October 5th. The day was filled with exciting activities, including free trial sailing experiences that allowed participants from all ages to experience sailing...
EGO Foundation and AUC Launch Healthy Schools and Communities
PHILIPSBURG--EGO Foundation, in partnership with American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine, with support from government and funding from Resources for Community Resilience R4CR, is launching a series of activities entitled “Healthy Schools and...
SMMC to Provide Free Breast Cancer Screenings on Oct 26
SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Saturday, October 26th, 2022, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) will host its annual Women’s Health Day where it will offer free breast cancer screenings in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundations. From...
Orco Bank Celebrates Literacy Day in Sint Maarten with Community Reading Initiative
Philipsburg, October 9th, 2024. Orco Bank is thrilled to announce its successful participation in Literacy Day 2024 by volunteering for a special reading initiative at two local schools: Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School and Seventh-day Adventist Primary School....
Pink Sunset Sail 2024 Raises Nearly $10,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness, with Record Participation
St. Maarten, October 8th, 2024 — The annual Pink Sunset Sail by Aqua Mania Adventures sailed into its ninth year this past Saturday, raising close to $10,000 for breast cancer awareness on St. Maarten. This year’s edition marked a special milestone, as for the first...
The Predicaments of Raising Tourism Taxes
Whereas the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) supports some important steps made recently by the government of St. Maarten, it has serious concerns about a possible "tourism tax" being discussed. Its concerns especially pertain to unintended...
Chef Ray Shines a Spotlight on Sint Maarten’s Culinary Scene Following Enriching Visit for St. Maarten Flavors Pre-Promotion
Sint Maarten—In a vibrant showcase of culinary artistry, Chef Ray, the influential force behind Pretty Girls Eat Too, has wrapped up an unforgettable four-day visit to Sint Maarten from September 27th to 30th. Her first video has already had a fantastic reach with...
Orco Bank Enhances Two Reading Corners at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School
Philipsburg, October 3rd, 2024. In a meaningful contribution to the community, Orco Bank has proudlysupported the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School by updating and enhancing two reading corners in 2classrooms. This initiative aligns with Orco Bank’s commitment to...
PSG Ready to Welcome 350+ Delegates for 54th CSA Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Gumbs, looks forward to welcoming 360+ delegates this weekend who arrive for the 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA)....
St. Maarten Flavors highlights More Participating Restaurants: Seaview Beach & Pool Bar, Roma, and La Perle Bleu are Ready for November
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – The excitement for St. Maarten Flavors 2024 is heating up as we proudly announce the participation of three more culinary gems: Seaview Beach & Pool Bar, Roma, and La Perle Bleu. These vibrant establishments will add their unique flavors...
SHTA, NESC Hold Mixer to Kick Off October 2nd National Job Fair
In a festive pre-event at the SXM Brewery in Cole Bay, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the National Employment Service Center (NESC) jointly started the countdown to the October 2nd National Job Fair. During tomorrow's fair, companies...
Princess Julina International Airport Announces Exiting Winter Schedule
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (September 30th, 2024) – Princess Juliana Internation Airport (PJIA) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated winter schedule, giving passengers even more destinations to choose from. The new schedule, effective from November 1, 2024,...
Culinary Influencer Set to Visit Sint Maarten for St. Maarten Flavors Pre-Promotions
Chef Ray, the influencer behind Pretty Girls Eat Too, with over 144,000 followers and a reach of 1.7 million, is scheduled to visit Sint Maarten from September 27th to 30th to generate pre-promotion for the much-anticipated St. Maarten Flavors 2024 edition in...
Winair Strengthens Cabin Crew Safety with Intensive Self-Defense Training
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – September 26, 2024 – Winair proudly announces the successful completion of a full and comprehensive self-defense training program for its cabin crew, culminating in a hands-on exercise conducted within an ATR aircraft. In an...