GREAT BAY--The Netherlands’ long-running use of alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders is drawing renewed attention as countries continue to seek justice systems that reduce repeat offending, lower prison pressure and support rehabilitation.

GREAT BAY--Bookings for the St. Maarten / St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow, SMART, 2026 have surpassed those of the 2025 edition. Regardless of added convention space for the June 22 to 26, 2026 edition of the event, only a few booths are still available.

COLE BAY--Island Gems Charity Foundation has donated a new plastic shredding machine to EPIC's Perpetual Plastics project, strengthening local efforts to reduce plastic waste while expanding educational and social opportunities within the community.

GREAT BAY--The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, extends heartfelt congratulations to local recording artist Jaheim "BRG Hollywood" Meyers on achieving a historic milestone by becoming the first music artist from the Dutch side of Sint Maarten to reach one million views on YouTube with the hit song "We Not Going Home," featuring C4.

CAY HILL--The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association hosted a successful networking mixer on Thursday evening to officially kick off the 2026 edition of St. Maarten Flavors, bringing together close to 90 members of the SHTA, culinary professionals, tourism stakeholders, and supporters of St. Maarten’s vibrant food scene.

GREAT BAY--The heads of government of Curaçao and St. Maarten were expected to meet on Monday to discuss administrative challenges at the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, CBCS, including the nomination of Curaçao-born financial sector professional Ference Lamp as the bank’s next President.