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Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation celebrates annual Rank Promotion ceremony

GREAT BAY--The Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation, through its flagship program the St. Maarten Youth Brigade, proudly hosted its Annual Rank Promotion Ceremony on May 22, 2026, under the inspiring theme: “Today’s Disciplined Youth Become Tomorrow’s Trusted Leaders.”

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More People Moving to Saba, Statia, Bonaire, population surpasses 33,000

BONAIRE--The population of the Caribbean Netherlands increased by more than 1,200 people in 2025, with Bonaire accounting for most of the growth, according to newly released figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

23rd Annual St. Martin Book Fair to Spotlight Growth of Local Literature

GREAT BAY/MARIGOT, St. Martin--Preparations are in high gear for the 23rd annual St. Martin Book Fair, which will be held June 5 and 6, 2026, under the theme “Soualiga Flambo.” This year’s edition will place special focus on St. Martin authors and the growth of local writing, publishing, book sales, and literary readings across the island.

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Minister Gumbs: St. Maarten is not simply following Curaçao on Central Bank laws

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament that St. Maarten is not simply following Curaçao in the handling of several Central Bank-related draft national ordinances, but is acting within the reality of a shared monetary union that requires both countries to maintain alignment in key areas of financial and monetary supervision.

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Gumbs says St. Maarten must strengthen financial laws to reduce grey-listing risk

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament that St. Maarten is not currently on the FATF grey list, but warned that the country remains at risk if it does not make sufficient progress in strengthening its financial supervision, anti-money laundering, payment systems and virtual asset regulatory framework.

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Gumbs: New payment service law could help open door to PayPal, Revolut and others, Irion pushes local solution

GREAT BAY--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs told Parliament that St. Maarten’s ability to attract international digital payment platforms such as PayPal, Revolut and other fintech providers depends heavily on the country first putting a proper licensing and supervisory framework in place.

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Rotary Sunset celebrates Interact clubs, youth excellence, community commitment

COLE BAY--Youth leadership, community service and long-standing commitment to young people took center stage when the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset held its General Meeting on Monday, May 25, 2026, recognizing local organizations, student leaders and community builders who continue to create opportunities for St. Maarten’s youth.

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Saint Martin moves toward floating barrier system to reduce sargassum coast build-up

MARIGOT--The Collectivité de Saint-Martin is moving forward with plans to install floating sea barriers as part of its effort to reduce the accumulation of sargassum along the coastline. Two areas have been identified for the project: Cul de Sac Bay and Embouchure Bay.

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Before the Intervention, Public Health & the Right Question

Khalisha Halley grew up in St. Maarten with a passion for women's health. Now she's presenting research at one of the Caribbean's biggest public health stages, and she's only getting started.

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Opinion

Salt Upon Injury The Dutch “Apology” and its Refusal to debate Abstention from UN Vote

reality: In St. Maarten, Blowing the Whistle Is Not That Simple

Sea Grape Tree on Halley Drive Reflects a Larger Loss for Simpson Bay

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