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Sint Maarten Yacht Club starts 2026-27 sailing season
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club says its sailing programmes have resumed, with a regatta and open house planned for 10 October.
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Saba and Sint Maarten heritage projects receive NWO grants
The Saba Archaeological Center Foundation and Sint Maarten National Heritage Foundation received NWO Museum Grants; S.M. Dehaney is named by initials.
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BKCN training exercises planned on St. Eustatius from 12 to 23 October
The Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department will hold weekday pump-operation training exercises on St. Eustatius from 12 to 23 October.
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FREEGAN schedules community morning for 29 October
FREEGAN said its next community morning, funded by Oranje Fonds, will be held from 10am to 1pm on Thursday 29 October.
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Dashaun Prince crowned Miss Essence & Mind International 2026–2027
Dashaun Prince of St. Maarten won the Miss Essence & Mind International 2026–2027 title at the 3 October finale.
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Grief discussion scheduled for Love & Inspiration on 11 October
A 45-minute grief discussion with Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers and Dr. Nicole E. Francis Cotton is set for Sunday 11 October.
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Four Golden Rock residents receive homeownership deeds
The Government of St. Eustatius says four Golden Rock residents have signed transfer deeds, with the latest on 9 October.
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Stuart Johnson calls for teacher support at Anguilla union conference
Sint Maarten Prime Minister’s chief of staff Stuart Johnson called for better teacher pay and support in Anguilla on Friday 9 October.
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St. Barthélemy ceremony honours people enslaved under Swedish rule
St. Barthélemy marked the 1847 abolition of slavery on Friday 9 October with a ceremony at Fort Gustav III.
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Pink Sunset Sail raises more than US$11,000 for breast cancer foundations
Aqua Mania Adventures said its 3 October Pink Sunset Sail raised more than US$11,000 for two local breast cancer foundations.
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KPSM gathering marks 16 years of service and remembers Officer Keri Hyman
Government said KPSM held a pre-anniversary gathering to recognise its officers and staff and remember Officer Keri Hyman.
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Carnival 2027 scheduled from 15 April to 3 May
The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation says Carnival 2027 will include 13 local nights, six international concerts and three parades.
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World Mental Health Day 2026 to be observed on 3 October
CPS urged Sint Maarten residents to reduce mental-health stigma and seek support on Saturday 10 October.
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61 migrants rescued from sinking vessel off Dominican Republic
The U.S. Coast Guard says 61 migrants were rescued on Monday 5 October after their vessel began taking on water.
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Prison Week 2026 opens under ‘It’s Time to Shine’
The Prisonworkers Activity Club opened Prison Week 2026, bringing staff from Sint Maarten, Suriname, Curaçao and Bonaire together.
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Statia petition urges Golden Rock reburial by 13 November
A petition from St. Eustatius’ descendant community asks the Executive Council to reinter 69 Golden Rock ancestors by 13 November 2026.
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Lions district governor installs four members in St. Eustatius
Lions District 60B Governor Hyacinth Jeremiah installed four new members during a Sunday 4 October visit to St. Eustatius.
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Saint Martin Gastronomy Festival sets coconut theme for 11-22 November
Saint Martin’s sixth Festival de la Gastronomie will feature coconut, chefs and competitions from 11 to 22 November.
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Statia Bash returns after 25 years with seven boats
Seven boats sailed to Statia on Saturday 3 October for the first Statia Bash event in 25 years, SMYC said.
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Lewis urges breast health talks during awareness month
NOW MP Lyndon Lewis urged residents to discuss breast health and seek professional guidance during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Reading Festival draws nearly 600 students, organisers say
The third Reading Festival, held on 25 and 26 September, brought school and family activities focused on literacy.
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AUC breast screening event held at Vineyard building
AUC’s breast and health screening event examined 32 participants on Saturday 3 October, according to DCOMM.
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Prime Minister invites public to Constitution Day church service
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has invited residents to a Constitution Day service at 8am on Monday 12 October in Philipsburg.
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SMSF opens applications for sports director, treasurer and marketing roles
The St. Maarten Sports Federation is accepting applications for three positions until Saturday 17 October 2026.
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RAPP’s Caribbean Journalism Seminar examined AI use
RAPP said its third Caribbean Journalism Seminar, held 25-27 September 2026, paired AI workshops with discussion of ethics and verification.
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KPSM says Simpson Bay Police Substation is operational
KPSM said on Monday 5 October that its Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and serving the community.
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Curaçao and Haiti reach Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals
Curaçao and Haiti qualified for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals after Group A matches on Sunday 4 October.
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Ailsa Anastatia to unveil installation in Curaçao
SKOR Curaçao and Novo Collective say Ailsa Anastatia will unveil Terms & Conditions at Sint Jorisbaai on Saturday 10 October.
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MP Lyndon Lewis calls for more support for Sint Maarten teachers
MP Lyndon Lewis marked International Teachers’ Day on Monday 5 October by calling for support for Sint Maarten educators.
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Public-school teacher coupon distribution halted, founder says
Public-school teachers had not received annual appreciation coupons as of Sunday 4 October, Angelique Romou said after a ministerial request halted distribution.
