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Welcome to SHTA News and AnnouncementsFREEGAN 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...
HR Evolve Conference 2026 Officially Sold Out Ahead of Next Week’s Event
The HR Evolve organizing team is proud and excited to announce that the HR Evolve Conference 2026, taking place next week on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, is officially SOLD OUT. With overwhelming interest and support from organizations across St. Maarten and the...
Winair Expands Network Through Interline Partnership with Contour Airlines
Windward Islands Airways International (Winair) is pleased to announce the launch of a new interline partnership with U.S.-based Contour Airlines. This collaboration marks another step in Winair’s ongoing strategy to expand its connectivity and enhance travel options...
That Yoda Guy Star Wars Creative Initiative – Finalist Announced
That Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation is proud to announce the finalists of its national and international creative initiative inspired by the legendary Star Wars universe and Sint Maarten Carnival. This global project invited students from Sint...
SXM Doet Hosts First Ever Kick-Off Party to Unite Volunteers, Sponsors, and Organizations
SXM Doet is excited to announce its very first Kick-Off Party, set to take place on Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Dutch Quarter Community Center, on Zorg en Rust Road. In previous years, SXM Doet traditionally hosted a “Thank You Party”...
Free English Classes
FREEGAN foundation Launches Free English Classes for Spanish-Speaking Community Members Second group opening soon due to high demand Sint Maarten, FREEGAN foundation is proud to announce the launch of free English language classes for community members whose first...
SBBSL Leads Health & Volunteer Outreach During Carnival on the “Bacchanal Strip”
The Foundation Building Bridges Saving Lives (SBBSL) successfully carried out a health and volunteer outreach initiative on the evening of May 3, 2026, along the “Bacchanal Strip” during the Carnival festivities. This collaborative effort brought together key partners...
St. Maarten Flavors June Enrollment Opens With a Bold New Format
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in partnership with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB) is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for St. Maarten Flavors, with the beloved culinary campaign officially moving to June and evolving into a...















