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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,...
Dynaf at SMILE
At the October 27th-28th 2023 St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), smart energy solutions company Dynaf will provide both a keynote and demonstration that the “Future Is Electric”. This was announced today in conjunction with the...
Caribbean Sailing Association launches WhatsApp group to foster collaboration
The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bringing together Caribbean Dinghy Sailing programs in an unprecedented manner. Recognizing the need for increased collaboration and knowledge exchange among the...
New Departure Hall To Be Revealed On November 1
The terrazzo flooring of the new Departure Hall is almost finished. SIMPSON BAY--The new departure hall of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), including new airport stores, is set to open by November 1, 2023. This was announced on Monday by the airport’s...
SHTA Holds Annual Event Calendar Photo Competition
The ST. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) is organizing a photo competition as part of the promotions for the 2024 edition of its Annual Event Calendar. This competition starts the 22nd of August and will be open for the upcoming weeks. Submitted...
Two New State Of The Art Firetrucks Enhance Safety At Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, August 11, 2023 - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is proud to announce the arrival of two cutting-edge fire trucks, significantly bolstering the airport's firefighting capabilities and further enhancing the safety and security of its...
The Best of the Best Race, Work, and Play in St. Maarten
St. Maarten is home to five local Melges 24 teams, most of them being raced on behalf of local leaders in the marine industry: FKG, Island Water World, and Budget Marine © Laurens MorelAugust 10, 2023 - Simpson Bay, St Maarten - Summer may be a quiet time in the...
SHTA Opens “Robert Dubourcq Training & Meeting Room”
This August 4th, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), officially opened its “Robert Dubourcq Training & Meeting Room” with a ceremony remembering its former founder Robert Dubourcq, current president and former presidents, board members,...
Secrets of St. Maarten Flavors Featuring The Pier Restaurant & Bar
Out & About feature with The Pier Beach Bar and RestaurantDownload
John Sandiford Coaches Job Seekers in Personal Finance Management on the road to SMILE 2023 Job Fair
As part of the “SMILE Jobseeker Course Program” in the run-up to the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE), St. Maarten born entrepreneur John A.M. Sandiford presented his "Personal Finance" Masterclass, “6-INGS”. The masterclass is...