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FIFA forces Haiti to remove revolutionary history images from its World Cup jersey

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has taken on added cultural significance after FIFA required the national team’s jersey to be modified before the start of the tournament, removing historical imagery connected to Haiti’s revolutionary past.

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PJIAE pays government 6.5 Million, to be held for civil aviation oversight

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that Government has received approximately Cg. 6.5 million from Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE), representing passenger safety fees collected on behalf of Government from 2019 through the first quarter of 2026.

Prime Minister says integrity concerns must be judged on facts, evidence and due process

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Wednesday that allegations of integrity breaches in government must be assessed on facts, documentation, evidence and due process, while also stating that he submitted various documents through Parliament’s confidential route to support his statements.

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Steflogix participates in Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit in Hong Kong

HONG KONG--Steflogix General Manager Michael Somersall attended the 2026 Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit in Hong Kong, joining international experts in public health, food safety, vector control and pest management.

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ACP-SXM says legal petition to GEBE will be first step before possible court action

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, said its formal petition to NV GEBE will be submitted by the organization’s legal representatives following the peaceful consumer rights march scheduled for Monday, June 15.

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The Windward Islands Bank introduces the Kompa Leon Gift Card

GREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) will officially launch the Kompa Leon Gift Card on Thursday, June 11 2026, a date that coincides with the start of the FIFA World Cup and Curaçao’s historic first qualification for the tournament.

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St. Maarten joins kingdom partners in The Hague for crisis preparedness week

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten joined crisis-management colleagues from across the Kingdom in The Hague from June 1 to June 4 for the 7th Week of Crisis Management for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, a four-day program focused on strengthening preparation, cooperation and response during major crises.

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St. Maarten baseball prospect Julian King continues development in North Carolina Collegiate League

GREAT BAY--Young St. Maarten baseball player Julian King is continuing to make steady progress in his pursuit of a higher-level baseball career, with his latest opportunity taking him to North Carolina to compete in the Old North State League.

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St. Maarten artist BRG Hollywood makes final cut for Caribbean Music Awards Bouyon Artist of the Year

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten Bouyon artist BRG Hollywood has made the final cut of nominees for the Caribbean Music Awards in the Bouyon Artist of the Year category, placing another St. Maarten name on one of the region’s recognized music platforms.

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The 3rd Round

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St. Maarten's Biggest Problem is not Capacity. It’s Competent Leadership, Accountability and Political Courage

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Succession land, family property and ownership rights take center stage on Darryl York’s The Rundown

Local agriculturist: Native Nations visit proves St. Maarten chose the right Cannabis partner

Curaçao’s Blue Wave and Haiti’s Les Grenadiers will carry two powerful Caribbean stories into the World Cup

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