UNITED NATIONS--It’s the moment the ocean focused community and environmental campaigners across the globe have been waiting for. The High Seas Treaty officially came into force on Saturday, a monumental milestone for global ocean protection and multilateral cooperation.

GREAT BAY--The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) announced the launch of two new interactive statistical dashboards: the Monetary & Financial Statistics Dashboard and the External Sector Statistics Dashboard.

GREAT BAY--Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) announced it will support the St. Maarten team participating in the OECSRA Super Regional Robotics Challenge, scheduled for March 16–20, 2026 in St. Kitts. As part of the sponsorship, BTP will fund participation-related costs to ensure local students can take part in the regional STEAM learning experience.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran is raising concerns over what he describes as a lack of communication from Minister of ECYS, Melissa Gumbs, regarding the future of the Sister Marie Laurence School.

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Sjamira Roseburg has submitted a proposal to amend Article 240 of the Rent Ordinance, aiming to restore balance in Sint Maarten’s rental market and strengthen the Rental Tribunal as an accessible and fair mediator for tenants and landlords alike.

GREAT BAY--WINAir continues to strengthen its position as a key regional carrier as its route network grows across the Caribbean, creating wider access between islands and improving the practicality of inter-island travel for residents, visitors, and businesses.