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Rotary-WIB spelling bee starts 1 November in Cay Hill
Twenty-six pupils from Sint Maarten and Anguilla will enter the 2026 Rotary-WIB Spelling Bee on Sunday 1 November.
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King Willem-Alexander to attend Statia’s First Salute commemoration
King Willem-Alexander, Prime Minister Rob Jetten and State Secretary Eric van der Burg are scheduled to attend on Monday 16 November.
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Eight Statia volunteers complete rescue-vessel training
Eight St Eustatius volunteers completed six days of KNRM training as the Saba Statia SAR Foundation prepares a crew for Nora.
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Be The Change Foundation updates @ColorMeSXM website and Philipsburg Art Walk map
Be The Change Foundation says its updated @ColorMeSXM website and Art Walk map support mural upkeep and artist commissions in Philipsburg.
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Orco Bank to give SMMC 300 shirts for breast cancer awareness
Orco Bank says it will give SMMC 300 campaign shirts as SMMC prepares a free breast screening on Saturday 31 October.
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Statia schedules First Salute anniversary programme from 10 to 16 November
St. Eustatius plans seven nights of performances and cultural events for the 250th anniversary of the First Salute on 16 November.
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Diocese of Willemstad priests hold annual conference on Bonaire
Priests from the Diocese of Willemstad met on Bonaire for their annual conference, attended by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon.
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School safety teams recognised at 2026 SSSD awards luncheon
The Student Support Services Division recognised participating schools on Thursday 22 October for their involvement in school safety initiatives.
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Caribbean firefighters' association adopts cancer prevention recommendations
The Caribbean Association of Firefighters adopted 12 recommendations on Wednesday 21 October to address cancer risks in firefighting.
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Jacinta Bannis launches debut novel in Dominica
Educator and former senator Jacinta “Jess” Bannis launched her debut historical novel on Sunday 18 October during her 70th birthday event.
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Two pupils receive US$3,000 prize package and school-fee support
Jordan Cannigeter and Dareon Richardson received prizes, 2027/28 school-fee payments and roles in a mental-health film.
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Curaçao schools close after scrapyard fire
Schools in Buena Vista, Heintje Kool and nearby areas were told to close on Friday 23 October after a Curaçao scrapyard fire.
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39th St. Martin Day relay race planned for 11 November
The St. Maarten Road Runners will hold the 39th St. Martin Day Around the Island Relay Race on Wednesday 11 November.
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NAGICO health fair set for 14 November at Baco Richardson Stadium
NAGICO Insurances says its 2026 Health & Wellness Fair will offer free screenings, activities and two new competitions on 14 November.
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DUO to offer student-debt help in Sint Maarten from 23 to 27 November
DUO will assist former students in Sint Maarten with 2027 student-loan repayments, income details, arrears and account access.
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Sister Marie Laurence school reconstruction moves into steel erection phase
Seven containers of steel have arrived for Sister Marie Laurence Primary School as reconstruction work advances in Middle Region.
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Curaçao preparedness expo includes first island scavenger hunt
The Ami ta Prepará preparedness expo on Saturday 17 October gave visitors emergency advice and awarded a Cg2,500 scavenger-hunt prize.
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Youth Brigade receives funding for instruments and leadership training
The Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation said three organisations funded instruments and leadership training for Youth Brigade members.
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Parliament President meets USM foundation-year students
USM said Parliament President Sarah Wescot-Williams discussed governance and school transport concerns with Caribbean Foundation Year students.
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Professor Densil A. Williams receives Jamaica’s Order of Distinction
UWI Mona Principal Professor Densil A. Williams received Jamaica’s Order of Distinction in the Commander Class.
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Carbon-Jno. Baptiste receives FAO recognition in Rome
Dominica’s Gilles Carbon-Jno. Baptiste was recognised by the FAO on Thursday 15 October during the World Food Forum 2026 in Rome.
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Dominica schedules National Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant
Dominica’s National Miss Wob Dwiyet Pageant is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October at the Massacre Indoor Sporting Facility.
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CPS urges healthy habits during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CPS urged women to consider healthy habits, breast changes, family history and professional advice during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Anglican Church plans homecoming services in Philipsburg and Marigot
The Anglican Church will hold homecoming services on Sunday 25 October for members who have stopped attending regularly.
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Five coach-training courses planned before 2027 Special Olympics Kingdom Games
Five sports training courses are scheduled in Sint Maarten for 14 and 15 November ahead of the 2027 Special Olympics Kingdom Games.
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MHF says 24-hour crisis line is available for adults and children
The Mental Health Foundation said its confidential crisis line offers emergency mental health support for adults and children around the clock.
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St. Maarten Golf Association team places second at Anguilla tournament
The St. Maarten Golf Association said its 12-player team finished second in low net at a regional tournament held 10 and 11 October.
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MPC beats CBA 51-44 to retain school basketball title
Milton Peters College retained the PSA interscholastic basketball title with a 51-44 win over CBA, the association said.
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Samantha 2 towed to St Eustatius after engine shutdown
Five passengers were aboard MV Samantha 2 when it lost engine power returning from St Kitts; stranded Saba passengers later returned home.
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UN schedules Eastern Caribbean youth disaster risk webinar
The United Nations Barbados & Eastern Caribbean multi-country office will hold a youth disaster risk webinar on Wednesday 21 October at 3pm AST.
