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Best Rum in the Caribbean PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN – JANUARY 18, 2024 – If there is one thing the Caribbean is known for as much as its beaches, is its rum. The spirit was first distilled on the islands during the 17th century when sugar plantation owners discovered...
SMMC delighted with appointment of Dr. Felix Holiday as CEO
St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment by the Supervisory Council, with the approval from the Minister of VSA and Council of Ministers, of Dr. Felix Holiday as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairperson of the Board of...
Princess Juliana International Airport Celebrates Major Milestone: Departure Hall Is Ready For Passengers And The Brand-New Check-In Area Will Open Soon
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (January 14, 2024) - On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) celebrated a big milestone in the development of the new terminal. Since the start of the rebuilding of the airport in...
Freegan Food Foundation extends Client Choice Food Bank Services, opens registration for new beneficiaries with support from SMDF and R4CR
St. Maarten, 12-01-24 - Freegan Food Foundation is thrilled to announce the extension of its Client Choice Food Bank services for an additional three months, reaffirming its commitment to combating food insecurity in our community. While a standard period of extension...
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is getting ready for the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta 2024!
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is thrilled to announce the upcoming Grant Thornton Multi Class Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, 2024. This two-day event is set to host sailors in five exciting classes: Optimist, RS Zest, ILCA, RS Quests and Sunfast 20....
WINAIR Expands Routes, Enhancing Connectivity and Accessibility Across the Caribbean
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, January 09, 2024 - WINAIR is happy to announce a significant expansion oits flight services, effective January 15th, 2024.In addition to the increase of flights between St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius, starting January 15th,2024, WINAIR...
Beer, Art and Music Festival at the Seaview Beach Hotel: A Celebration of Local Culture
PHILIPSBURG, January 2, 2024 – The newly renovated and vibrant Seaview Beach Hotel in Philipsburg is set to host an exhilarating Beer, Art, and Music Festival on January 19th and 20th, 2024. This two-day festival promises an immersive experience celebrating the best...
Prime Distributors Demonstrates Corporate Responsibility With 5th Annual Thanksgiving Drive
Cole Bay, St. Maarten – In the spirit of gratitude and corporate responsibility, Prime Distributors, a leading food & beverages distribution company, proudly announces the success of its annual Thanksgiving Drive. This year’s initiative saw the company donating...
Funmiles Campaign: Win A Lease Car, A Trip to Punta Cana And Much More With Fun Domino
PHILIPSBURG – Thousands of people look forward to it annually: the end-of-year campaign by Fun Miles and partners. Because of the amazing prizes, but also simply for the joy of playing. Cardholders who shop at participating partners collect Fun Domino cards. They...
Freegan Food Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Festival: An Evening of Celebration, Sustainable Fashion Show and Raffle Extravaganza
Philipsburg - Freegan Food Foundation, a trailblazer in the fight against food waste, proudly announces its 5th-anniversary fundraising festival, an evening set to celebrate half a decade of impactful work and inspire continue support for the organization’s mission....
TelEm Group Launching New Mobile Flex Plan, Putting Subscribers In Full Control
TelEm Group is “Flex”-ing its mobile muscle with the launch of an exciting new plan for subscribers. The company is introducing Mobile Flex - the most flexible option to date for mobile customers who want to better control their spending while accessing more data and...
Orco Bank Sint Maarten Participates in SMILE Event, Highlighting Commitment to Innovation and Community Engagement
PHILIPSBURG:— Orco Bank Sint Maarten proudly participated in SMILE – The St. Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Link-up Event, hosted by the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at St. Maarten University....
Winair offers more connectivity between all Dutch Caribbean Islands
Simpson Bay, November 08, 2023 – WINAIR is pleased to announce that it will be increasing its flights to and between St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire, effective November 15, 2023. To celebrate this WINAIR will offer great promotional fares on these routes, with...
Sol Antilles N.V. & Rotary Club Of St. Martin Sunrise Continue To Sponsor Breakfast Program
SINT MAARTEN (CAY BAY) - Sol Antilles N.V, the leading provider of energy solutions in the Caribbean region, has partnered with the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise for the third time to provide breakfast to students of the Leonald Conner Primary School in Cay...
St. Maarten Flavors Ambassadors To Shine a Spotlight on Culinary Diversity
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – This October 18, the St. Maarten Flavors Committee came together to introduce Ambassadors to their program. The Ambassador program is aimed to support the fame of St. Maarten as the culinary capital of the Caribbean via the St. Maarten...
St. Maarten Flavors opens with 2023 Menu presented by VISIT Magazine
In today’s Daily Herald, a Menu summarizing the 2023 St. Maarten Flavors participant's signature dishes has launched this year's St. Maarten Flavors Campaign. The full-page overview is a donation by NorthSouthNet, the publisher of the St. Maarten Hospitality &...
Most Prominent Line-Up Thus Far Wraps Up 4th Edition SMILE
With a closing debate and a ceremonial salvo of exploding recyclable balloons, the 4th Edition of The St. Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) officially closed this Saturday 5pm. The fourth edition of SMILE carried the...
4th Edition of SMILE Preparing for Launch
The 4th Edition of The St. Maarten Innovation, Initiatives & Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) has started its build-up at the University Sint. Maarten (USM) for its October 27th and 28th events. The fourth edition of SMILE carries the theme "Make Your...