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MP Ottley: People are under pressure, cannot afford a wait-and-see approach

GREAT BAY--St. Maarten, MP Omar Ottley on Wednesday used Parliament’s debate on global trade tensions and geopolitical instability to press government for more decisive action, warning that the people of St. Maarten are already under pressure and cannot afford a wait-and-see approach.

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World Stray Animal Sunset Sail Hosted April 4 by Aqua Mania Adventures to Support St. Maarten’s Animal Welfare Organizations

SIMPSON BAY--Animal lovers are invited to come together for a meaningful cause during the annual World Stray Animal Sunset Sail, taking place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and hosted by Aqua Mania Adventures. The special event raises awareness and vital funds for the organizations working tirelessly to improve the lives of stray and abandoned animals across St. Maarten.

SZV Updates Meal Arrangements for Patients Referred to Colombia

GREAT BAY--Social & Health Insurances (SZV) has updated the meal provision arrangement for insured patients and their companions who are referred to Colombia for medical treatment, introducing a change aimed at giving patients more flexibility during their stay abroad.

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Soualiga Marketplace cost rises to Cg. 2.85 million, new design is unveiled

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Wednesday told Parliament that the long-delayed Philipsburg vendor marketplace project, now named the Soualiga Marketplace, is finally positione

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TEATT Minister hints at SHTA non-cooperation, says SER review of Soul Beach was independent

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Wednesday questioned why additional information was not submitted to the Social Economic Council during its review of the 2025 Soul Beach Music Festival, pointing out in Parliament that the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association holds two seats on the SER.

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Roseburg, Labega, Meyers, Jansen-Webster defend Soul Beach Festival economic value

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg, Dimar Labega, Franklin Meyers and Veronica Jansen-Webster on Wednesday defended the broader economic value of the Soul Beach Music Festival during Parliament’s debate on the event, while also stressing the need for stronger procedures, clearer policy, and improvements in how government handles similar initiatives in the future.

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MPs Ottley and Lacroes push for clearer framework after Soul Beach controversy

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Omar Ottley and Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday added their voices to Parliament’s ongoing scrutiny of the Soul Beach Music Festival, focusing on the handling of public funds, the procedures followed by government, and the need to learn from the controversy surrounding the event.

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MPs Challenge Soul Beach figures, funding and process in Parliament

GREAT BAY--Members of Parliament Egbert Doran, Darryl York and Ardwell Irion on Wednesday raised a series of pointed questions in Parliament about the Soul Beach Music Festival, focusing on the reliability of the data used to measure the event’s impact, the handling of public funds, and whether the proper procedures were followed by government.

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SER report: Soul Beach generated Up to US$7 million in tourism income

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten told Parliament on Wednesday that the Social Economic Council’s review of the 2025 Soul Beach Music Festival found that the event generated significant economic activity for St. Maarten, with estimated tourism income of up to US$7.26 million during the festival period.

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