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Heyliger-Marten sets out 2027 plan for economic sectors beyond tourism
Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said Sint Maarten’s 2027 strategy would retain tourism while pursuing agriculture, digital services and other sectors.
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St. Maarten Medical Center to join FRED Job Fair in Rotterdam
St. Maarten Medical Center will join more than 35 employers at the free FRED Job Fair in Rotterdam on Saturday 24 October.
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OpenAI warns more than 100 organisations about AI agent activity
OpenAI said it notified more than 100 organisations after detecting AI agent activity that may not have matched operators’ intentions.
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Princess International founder Sudi Özkan dies at 87
Sudi Özkan, founder and chairman of Princess International Group and an investor in Cole Bay, died at age 87.
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BHM says 36 of 43 audited subsidiary accounts have been adopted
Bonaire Holding Maatschappij says shareholders have formally adopted 36 of 43 audited annual accounts after a multi-year backlog.
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GEBE checks meters after complaints or internal findings, Mercelina says
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says GEBE has no system-wide meter testing programme or fixed testing interval for smart meters.
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CCISM says Raspail was selected from about 12 applicants
CCISM Director General Luciana Raspail was chosen from about 12 applicants, Angèle Dormoy said, citing her institutional and local business knowledge.
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AirStMaarten plans up to 160 St Barths charter credits for 2026/27 season
AirStMaarten says it plans to buy up to 160 SXM–St. Barths charter credits as COHOR scheduling starts on 25 October.
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VirtualFBO.sx offers private-flight coordination at Princess Juliana International Airport
VirtualFBO.sx said on Wednesday 30 September that it is offering local coordination and support for private aviation through SXM.
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Camillo Bakhuis named to lead WIB St. Maarten from 1 November
Camillo Bakhuis, 53, is expected to take over as WIB St. Maarten’s head on Sunday 1 November, succeeding Daisy Tyrol-Carolus.
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Contour Airlines to start St Thomas nonstop service
Contour Airlines is scheduled to begin twice-weekly nonstop flights between St Thomas and St Maarten on 5 October.
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CCISM appoints Luciana Raspail as Director General
Luciana Raspail has been appointed Director General of CCISM after 15 years in roles including Deputy Director.
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Royal Caribbean says Mahahual sargassum pilot collected 977 metric tons
Royal Caribbean Group says its first five-month sargassum pilot in Mahahual, Mexico, collected 977 metric tons before a second phase through November.
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Motorworld and Horsford’s Automotive launch Chery in St. Kitts and Nevis
Motorworld and Horsford’s Automotive introduced Chery vehicles in St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday 25 September.
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Gas and diesel prices rise from 6am 30 September
Pump prices rise on Wednesday 30 September, with gas at Cg 3.102 per litre and diesel at Cg 3.272.
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CCISM shares guidance on support for businesses in difficulty
CCISM says business leaders can seek confidential CARE appointments, COTEFI help and court guidance before financial problems become critical.
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St Maarten sets higher fuel price caps
St Maarten will raise maximum consumer prices for unleaded gasoline and diesel at 6am AST on Wednesday 30 September.
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CTO plans AI tourism bootcamp for World Tourism Day
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will hold an AI tourism bootcamp on Monday 28 September for regional tourism professionals and businesses.
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Government says materials are on island for Soualiga Marketplace construction
Government says materials for the next stages of Soualiga Marketplace construction are on island, with site activity expected to increase.
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CHTA promotes AI guidebook and CHIEF sessions for Caribbean hospitality
CHTA is promoting an AI workforce guide and AI-focused sessions at its November CHIEF forum in Barbados.
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CBCS says wage-tax growth lagged St. Maarten economy after 2020
CBCS says wage-tax revenue grew more slowly than nominal GDP after 2020 and calls for stronger data and compliance analysis.
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Foundation poured for new Soualiga Marketplace on Pond Island
The foundation and floor slab for the new Soualiga Marketplace were poured on Thursday, moving the Pond Island project into construction.
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SMSPA calls for AI plans that include small tourism businesses
The St. Maarten Small Properties Association says AI tourism planning should include small businesses, local services and cultural experiences.
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CBCS says Sint Maarten growth needs stronger resilience and broader investment
The CBCS says disaster-risk financing, climate resilience, and infrastructure and public services that keep pace with tourism remain critical priorities for Sint Maarten.
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CBCS forecasts 3.1% growth for St. Maarten in 2026
CBCS expects St. Maarten’s economy to grow 3.1% in 2026, while inflation is projected to rise to 2.8%.
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SEDC to launch AI training programme for small businesses
SEDC will launch a 12-session AI programme for up to 20 local business owners from 19 October.
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Anguilla delegation meets yacht industry at Monaco Yacht Show
Anguilla tourism and port officials are meeting yacht-sector representatives in Monaco ahead of the upcoming yachting season.
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Ottley, Kotai review Aruba electricity pricing during WEB visit
MPs Omar Ottley and Viren Kotai reviewed Aruba utility WEB’s pricing and fuel-cost approach during a 24 September visit.
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Wever says employers hired applicants at National Job Fair
More than 40 employers and organisations attended Thursday’s National Job Fair, where MP Christopher Wever said some applicants were hired.
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Dr. Kalkidan Bekele named Airport Medical Doctor at PJIA
Dr. Kalkidan Bekele succeeds Dr. Swanston as Airport Medical Doctor at PJIA.