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Learning Unlimited summit brings educators from Sint Maarten and Anguilla together
Learning Unlimited Preparatory School said every Sint Maarten school board joined its 2 November professional-development summit.
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BusinessIn brief
WIB reopens renovated Simpson Bay branch with digital banking help
WIB reopened its Simpson Bay branch on Tuesday 3 November, adding a space for customers to get help using online and mobile banking.
GovernmentIn brief
Kotai calls for study of joint authority for airport and port
MP Viren Kotai asked government on Wednesday 4 November to assess a joint authority or holding structure for PJIA and Port St. Maarten.
CommunityIn brief
Team St. Maarten & St. Martin trains for Taste of the Caribbean
A four-member team representing both sides of the island is training ahead of Taste of the Caribbean, which begins in Barbados on Monday 16 November.
GovernmentIn brief
Minister seeks review of US preclearance plan for Princess Juliana airport
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten asked Parliament to reconsider a 2018 US preclearance concept estimated at US$82.6 million.
BusinessIn brief
WestJet plans up to eight weekly Toronto flights for winter season
WestJet plans six weekly Toronto flights from November, rising to as many as eight during the 2026-2027 winter season.
BusinessIn brief
Toronto tourism event promotes St. Maarten and French St. Martin to Canadian advisers
A Toronto presentation detailed on Monday 2 November promoted both sides of the island as airlines list 22 weekly winter flights.
BusinessIn brief
Cft calls for Curaçao tourism strategy as growth adds pressure
Cft said Curaçao needs a clear tourism strategy as growth strains public facilities, natural resources and the island’s finances.
CommunityIn brief
St. Eustatius plans reburial for 69 Afrikan ancestors on 13 November
St. Eustatius organisers plan to rebury the remains of 69 Afrikan ancestors in 66 caskets on Friday 13 November, with a public procession.
BusinessIn brief
André Lorier appointed Winair chief financial officer
Dutch financial executive André Lorier has been appointed chief financial officer of Windward Islands Airways International N.V. (Winair).
GovernmentIn brief
New US health declaration starts 4 November for PJIA travellers
The CDC says international passengers flying from Princess Juliana International Airport to or through the US must attest to recent DRC travel.
CommunityIn brief
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.
BusinessIn brief
Wingo mystery flights bring Colombian visitors to St. Maarten
Two Wingo flights arrived from Bogotá and Medellín on 22 October for a four-day mystery holiday, with about 400 people staying at Divi Resorts.
BusinessIn brief
SLAC plans temporary move to PJIA Ferry Dock during Simpson Bay dock works
Port St. Maarten Group says SLAC plans to move its public services to the PJIA Ferry Dock; vessel clearances remain in Point Blanche.
BusinessIn brief
TEATT grants Philipsburg shop opening exemption for three public holidays
TEATT says shops in Philipsburg may open from 6am to 6:30pm on St. Maarten’s Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
GovernmentIn brief
Gumbs says proposed 2027 road allocation is Cg5 million
Minister Patrice Gumbs says the proposed 2027 road allocation rises to Cg5 million, with another Cg4 million sought for resurfacing.
GovernmentIn brief
Curaçao targets FAA review in 2027 and explores U.S. preclearance at Hato Airport
Curaçao plans to seek an FAA aviation assessment in 2027 while exploring U.S. border preclearance at Hato Airport.
GovernmentIn brief
KPSM warns of heavier traffic in Philipsburg and Simpson Bay
Police have urged road users and transport operators to allow extra travel time as visitor activity increases.
BusinessIn brief
Anguilla platform offers online taxi and chauffeur bookings
The Anguilla Tourist Board says RSVD | Transfers allows users to reserve and pay online for licensed transport services.
CommunityIn brief
PJIA says Princess Walk raised US$10,000 for breast cancer awareness
Princess Juliana International Airport said its 18 October Princess Walk raised US$10,000 for Elektralyets and Positive foundations.
BusinessIn brief
PJIA, airline handlers review operations before 2026/2027 high season
Princess Juliana International Airport said it met with airline handlers to review fueling, gates, passenger processing and parking.
BusinessIn brief
Sint Maarten US citizen air trips rose 51.2% in September, analysis says
Tourism Analytics reported 5,954 more US citizen air trips to Sint Maarten in September 2026 than a year earlier.
BusinessIn brief
Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe flight to PJIA from 8 January
Air Caraïbes says it will begin daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Princess Juliana International Airport on 8 January 2027.
BusinessIn brief
FCCA panel reviews homeporting requirements for Caribbean ports
A Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association panel in San Juan examined air links, port capacity and services needed for homeport cruise operations.
GovernmentIn brief
Dutch government proposes extending US surveillance agreement in Curaçao and Aruba
A Dutch government report dated 12 October says it seeks to extend US unarmed surveillance access at Curaçao and Aruba airports until 2031.
GovernmentOfficial
Simpson Bay dock closes for refurbishment
The Government of Sint Maarten says Immigration services have moved to the PJIA Ferry Dock while Simpson Bay dock is rebuilt.
BusinessOfficial
Winair says passenger survey will launch on 8 October
Winair says passengers who travelled in the past 12 months will receive email invitations to an eight-minute survey.
CommunityIn brief
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.
GovernmentIn brief
SDG Expo highlights weather data, recycling and energy options
Government agencies, community groups and businesses presented sustainability initiatives at Sint Maarten’s SDG Expo.
GovernmentIn brief
Simpson Bay dock closes 7 October as Immigration moves to PJIA
The Simpson Bay dock will close on Wednesday 7 October for works expected to last two to three months, with Immigration services moving to PJIA.