GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Darryl York has formally written to President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams requesting a status update on, and the immediate release of, the overdue 2025 Parliamentary Annual Report.

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO--Colorado State University hurricane researchers have maintained their forecast for a well-below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing the development of a strong El Niño and increased upper-level winds that are expected to limit tropical cyclone formation and intensification.

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) officially launched its Start Smart Entrepreneur Development Programme on Tuesday, August 4, at the Small Business Academy, marking the official start of one of the Chamber’s flagship entrepreneurial development initiatives. A total of 72 aspiring entrepreneurs has enrolled in the programme and have been divided into two cohorts due to the overwhelming response.

FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE--Some scientists are watching recent activity at Mount Pelée with increased concern following a rise in small volcanic earthquakes, although the official assessment continues to state that the probability of an eruption in the short term remains low.

CARIBBEAN--The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has officially launched the OECS Youth Empowerment Project Small Grants Program, a new initiative that will provide direct financial support to youth-led organizations and initiatives throughout the Eastern Caribbean.

GREAT BAY--A total of 237 taxpayers have applied for Government’s two-year outstanding tax payment plan since it was introduced on February 16, 2026, Minister of Finance Marinka J. Gumbs announced. Applications will remain open until December 31, 2026.