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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...
Princess Juliana International Airport Launches Refreshed Website Experience
Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed website experience, introducing a more modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing digital platform for passengers, visitors, and stakeholders worldwide. Designed with...
Yoda Guy Announces International Winners
When That Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation wanted to make their Creative Children's Competition international, they reached out to associates at the Galactic Academy, a worldwide Star Wars-themed youth organization with members across the globe focused on creativity,...
St. Maarten Flavors 2026 Officially Launched at Press Conference hosted by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau
The 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors was officially launched during a press conference on May 15, hosted by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau & St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), introducing a refreshed vision for the island’s beloved culinary...
Orco Bank Volunteers Restore Youth Greenhouse and CommunityGazebo in First Orco Cares Initiative
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, a team of Orco Bank Sint Maarten employees took to the streets of Sucker Garden as part of SXM Doet, completing two hands-on community improvement projects under the bank's newly launched OrcoCares program. In partnership with the No Kidding...
St Dominic High student named overall winner of Yoda Guy Creative Contest
Fourteen-year-old Lise-Amyona Petion of St. Dominic High School has been named the Overall Winner of the Creative Children’s Initiative organised by the That Yoda Guy Movie Foundation. As the Overall Winner, Lise-Amyona received the competition’s grand prize, a...
SOL Petroleum Supports SXM Doet with Fuel Voucher Contribution
SXM Doet is pleased to announce the generous contribution of twenty (20) gas vouchers from SOL Antilles N.V in support of the 2026 edition of SXM Doet. The fuel vouchers will be used to assist SXM Doet’s volunteer coaches, who play an essential role in ensuring the...
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...