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Discover your perfect staycation at Sonesta St. Maarten
Attention to all residents of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin and our neighbouring islands, including Saba, Anguilla, St. Barth, and St. Kitts! Your next dream vacation is right around the corner at the exquisite Sonesta St. Maarten resorts. Nestled on a stunning 10-acre...
SMILE launches “Smart Tourism Room” As Platform For Small Hotels & Tourism SMEs
The 2023 St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) on October 27th - 28th will dedicate one of its rooms as a "Smart Tourism Room". The room has been made possible by The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) and the US travel marketing...
SMILE Job Program Starts Enrollment
This week, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has opened registration of vacancies and job seekers for its annual St Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE). To assist in reducing unemployment and matching labor...
Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s Primary School Sailing Program Restarted In September 2023 With 48 New Students
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – October 10, 2023 The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated restart of its Primary School Sailing Program following the summer break. Scheduled to recommence in September 2023, the program is set to...
St. Maarten Flavors Opens New Auction to Support Next Culinary Team
The St. Maarten Flavors program, meant to highlight St. Maarten’s culinary diversity during the month of November, has launched an online auction for those residents, visitors and companies that want to support the upcoming culinary month. This was announced by the...
Mara Bailey Wins 2024 SHTA Event Calendar Photo Contest
Out of all submitted pictures for the 2023 Event Calendar Photo Contest, a winning picture was selected today by the St Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA). The association congratulates Mara Bailey with her beautiful photograph capturing two men...
Ruby Bute Highlighted in 2024 SHTA Event Calendar
Well known island artist Ruby Bute will be featured in the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Event Calendar’s 2024 edition. In collaboration with the French tourism office (Office de Tourisme de St. Martin) and SHTA, Ruby Bute is selected to be on...
Grant Thornton To Discuss The Future Of Finance At SMILE
At the October 27th - 28th 2023 St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), Grant Thornton will host a panel moderated by Grant Thornton: “The Future of Finance in Sint Maarten, unlocking the country’s potential” Sint Maarten is set to...
EZ Shop Powered by Prime Introduces Exclusive Discounts For “St. Maarten Flavors” Participating Restaurants And Bars
In the lead-up to the eagerly awaited St. Maarten Flavors Culinary Month in November, EZ Shop powered by Prime, is rolling out an attractive incentive for restaurants and bars taking part in the St. Maarten Flavors Program. With a generous 10 percent discount on total...
The St. Maarten Road Runners Present “Grant Thornton Kids Race” Sep 30th
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The St. Maarten Road Runners is proud to present a new event this year the “Grant Thornton Kids Race” which will take place on Saturday 30 September 2023. This event is sponsored and made possible by Grant Thornton. In line with the mission...
Aqua Mania Adventures Hosts 8th Annual Pink Sunset Sail September 30th
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - Aqua Mania Adventures is thrilled to announce the 8th annual Pink Sunset Sail, set to take place on September 30th, 2023, in support of local breast cancer awareness foundations, Positive and Elektralyets. This beloved event continues to...
250 Attendees Gathered For The Second Annual Men’s Night Out
CAY HILL--Positive and Elektralyets Foundations, in collaboration with Collective Prevention Services and corporate sponsor Kooyman, hosted their second annual Men’s Night Out on Saturday, September 16. The event aimed to raise awareness of prostate cancer and...
Ten More Restaurants Offering Signature Dishes at Reduced Price for November’s St Maarten Flavors
Ten more St. Maarten Restaurants joined the St. Maarten Flavors program, offering a special dish for an affordable price during the month of November for residents and visitors. Infinity, Palapa Grill & Lounge, Al Pasha, Rendez Vous Lounge, Sale e Pepe, Salt,...
Sint Maarten Library Encourages Early Literacy At The Sint Maarten Medical Center From The Very Beginning Of Life
In celebration of International Literacy Month and to promote the importance of early literacy in a child’s development, Sint Maarten Library has donated 10 “Read to Me” BoekStart Koffertjes to Sint Maarten Medical Center.During the month of September, Sint Maarten...
SMILE Job Fair Workshops Completed
With a final masterclass and another ceremony, a second group of job seekers ended their SMILE Job Seekers Course on September 6, 2023. The final courses were provided by Sergio Wolff of Purpose Hospitality Training & Consultancy, one of St. Maarten's most versed...
Join Us for the ICC on September 16th at Little Bay Beach and Pond near Belair
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Be part of the solution! Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC), in collaboration with St. Maarten Pride Foundation and St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), invites you to the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 16th...
Six At SMMC Graduate As Certified Dialysis Nurses
Six registered nurses at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) recently completed an accredited, in-house course and are now Certified Dialysis Nurses. The nurses, Alotoya Lawson, Chahira Jones, Shekysha Chumney, June Pascal, Zorisha Emmanuel, and Abigail Simpson,...
SMMC Opens New Vascular Lab For Specialised Patient Care
From left: Visiting vascular sonographer Michel Pin Jin, vascular surgeon Dr. Evert Kesoemoarso, Outpatient Supervisor Jacqueline Berkel, and technicians Gavin Cossiah and Marvin Schaak. CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) opened a new vascular lab on Monday,...
