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SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Freegan Food Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is proud to announce the launch of a four-month pilot program designed to support vulnerable seniors in St. Maarten. This...
Cultural Soul of St. Maarten Takes Center Stage at Soul Beach @ Seaview – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – As the Soul Beach Music Festival 2025 sweeps across the island with its signature energy and entertainment, one event promises to connect festivalgoers and locals alike to the deeper rhythms of St. Maarten’s cultural heritage. On Sunday,...
Shop Like You’re Flying – Without the Jet Lag at Princess Juliana International Airport
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) is proud to announce its first-ever “PJIA Shopping Experience,” taking place on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This special event will welcome the community inside the newly...
SXM DOET 2025 Off to a Successful Start
“Some Saturday Projects Rescheduled due to Weather, Volunteers Needed” PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The SXM DOET project coordination team is proud to report that this year’s volunteer event kicked off to a strong and successful start. All scheduled projects for...
Princess Juliana International Airport Signs FBO Concession Agreement with ExecuJet
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — May 19, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) proudly announces the official signing of a long-term Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Concession Agreement with ExecuJet, a globally renowned leader in private aviation services. The...
Freegan Food Foundation in the Running for Social Impact Award
PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s Freegan Food Foundation has been selected as one of fifty nominees for the 2025 Appeltjes van Oranje, a prestigious award presented annually by the Dutch Oranje Fonds to recognise outstanding social initiatives in the Kingdom of the...
Princess Juliana Internationa Airport Signs FBO Concession Agreement with Execujet
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — May 19, 2025 – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) proudly announces the official signing of a long-term Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Concession Agreement with ExecuJet, a globally renowned leader in private aviation services. The...
Celebrate Perpetual Plastics 1st Anniversary at its Artisanal Market in Cole Bay on May 24th!
Just shy of one year ago, on International Plastic Free Day 2024, Perpetual Plastics, a plastic recycling social workspace under the EPIC (Environmental Protection in the Caribbean) Foundation, was officially opened. To celebrate our first anniversary, Perpetual...
Princess Juliana International Airport Supports Government Facilities with Generator Supply
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — May 15, 2025 – As part of its ongoing commitment to community support and resilience, Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) has proudly supplied three generators to government-managed facilities under the Stichting Overheidsgebouwen...
SXM DOET 2025 IS ON – SIGN UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
“It’s time to do our DOETy” PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The largest volunteer event on the island, SXM DOET, is happening this Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, 2025! All persons of the community are encouraged to visit www.sxmdoet.com to browse through almost 100...
SHTA Opposes New Tourist Tax Amid Economic Recovery Concerns
Few economies in the Caribbean are as deeply dependent on tourism as Sint Maarten. Whether your livelihood comes from hotels, transportation, retail, or professional services like accounting or cleaning, the tourism sector plays a vital role. Even if your business...
Princess Juliana International Airport Honors Working Mothers on Mother’s Day
Simpson Bay, May 11, 2025 – On Mother’s Day, the Security Manager of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE), Mr. Elsidro St. Jago, took the time to recognize and honor the hardworking mothers who reported for duty at the airport on this special occasion. In a...
SXM DOET Calls on the Community: Sign Up and Volunteer!
“This May, let’s turn passion into purpose. Be a part of SXM DOET 2025 and help build a brighter, stronger St. Maarten—one community project at a time” PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -- With Carnival 2025 now behind us, the SXM DOET Project Coordination Team is encouraging...
Winair Continues Air Lift to Montserrat
SIMPSON BAY, SINT MAARTEN – April 29, 2025 – Winair is pleased to announce the continuation of its air service between St. Maarten and Montserrat. Building upon the successful initial offering of flights in February and March and productive discussions between...
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell receives members of the Dance & Arts Dimensions Academy
Last week Friday, April 25, 2025, a group of talented students specialized in arts and dance from the Dance and Arts Dimensions Academy Foundation (DADA) visited Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell where they gave an amazing dance presentation at the...
Orco Bank Sint Maarten Supports Science Fair Week 2025: Investing in the Future of Innovation
Philipsburg, April 17th, 2025. Orco Bank is proud to announce its sponsorship of the inaugural St. Maarten Science Fair Week 2025, a groundbreaking initiative designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, artists, and innovators. The event brought...
Strengthening Cooperation: Customs and Princess Juliana International Airport Security Team up for Improved Operations
Simpson Bay, April 17, 2025 – In a concerted effort to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration, the management teams of the Customs Department of St. Maarten and the Security Division of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) held a pivotal meeting on...
SHTA Academy Opens Registrations for June 2025 Hospitality & Business Trainings
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), in collaboration with EHP International, has opened registration for the next round of SHTA Academy trainings taking place from June 16th to 27th, 2025. Building on the success of last year’s well attended...

















