GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten is encouraging entrepreneurs, small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and members of the creative sector to take advantage of upcoming training opportunities being offered through the St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center, SEDC.

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has provided an update on recent inspections conducted by the Inspection Department of Economic and Transport Affairs, IETA, emphasizing government’s continued commitment to consumer protection, fair competition and compliance within the marketplace.

GREAT BAY--The Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (CCG) recently concluded a working visit to Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten, strengthening relationships with cultural stakeholders, supporting project development and exploring new opportunities for cultural investment across the region.

GREAT BAY--The 2026 Country Budget lists approximately Cg. 3.7 million for marketing under the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau, a figure that raises serious concerns about whether the country is adequately funded to compete in an increasingly aggressive Caribbean tourism market. Which makes it even more impressive, that St. Maarten still ranks among the top destinations in the Caribbean considering that it cannot compete dollar-for-dollar against its competition.

GREAT BAY--The 2026 Country Budget presents Windward Islands Airways International N.V., better known as Winair, as one of the government-owned companies showing stable results, improved financial strength and continued operational consolidation.

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten’s two main tourism gateways, Port St. Maarten and Princess Juliana International Airport, are showing stronger financial results in the overview of government owned companies in the 2026 Country Budget, with both companies posting improved profits and continued growth as visitor traffic rebounds and major infrastructure investments begin to pay off.