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Guadeloupe says Tula and Boni should be taught as resistance heroes in Dutch schools

THE NETHERLANDS--Dutch schoolchildren should learn about Caribbean and Surinamese resistance leaders Tula and Boni as part of a fuller understanding of slavery, colonialism and the struggle for freedom within the Dutch Kingdom, according to Professor Dr. Francio Guadeloupe.

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PM Mercelina says VSA Ministerial candidate screening nears completion

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said Wednesday that the process to appoint a new Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, VSA, is nearing completion, with the government now awaiting the final outcome of the required screening.

EXPLAINER: What the World Bank's “High-Income Economy” means

GREAT BAY--The World Bank’s placement of St. Maarten in its high-income economy grouping was somewhat odd to the public and, as expected, it resulted in some misinterpretations, which is a response the World Bank is quite used to in every country where it issues this distinction. Mainly because some people are interpreting the classification as a statement about their personal salaries.

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WITU calls for consultation, not cut of subsidy threats, in hair policy debate

GREAT BAY--The Windward Islands Teachers’ Union (WITU) has cautioned against linking school grooming policies to reductions in government subsidies, arguing that concerns about possible discrimination should be addressed through evidence, consultation, due process and the appropriate legal channels.

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Curaçao, Nicaragua stay unbeaten as Little League Tournament gathers momentum

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten--Curaçao and Nicaragua remained unbeaten, while host St. Maarten collected its first victory as play continued in the 2026 Latin America & Caribbean Junior League Baseball Tournament at the Erwin “Baco” Richardson Little League Stadium.

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SIMVA celebrates six newly certified beach volleyball referees and coaches

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Volleyball Association, SIMVA, has congratulated six members who recently earned national and international certifications in beach volleyball officiating and coaching.

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World Bank places St. Maarten & Saint Martin in highest income group

GREAT BAY--Both St. Maarten and Saint Martin have been classified as high-income economies by the World Bank for its 2027 fiscal year, placing both sides of the island in the institution’s highest income category.

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Registration opens for 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

SIMPSON BAY--Registration has officially opened for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, scheduled for March 4 to 7, 2027.

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French Saint Martin marks Bastille Day with ceremony and community honors

MARIGOT, Saint Martin--French Saint Martin marked Bastille Day on July 14 with an official ceremony on the Marigot waterfront, where elected officials, public servants, community leaders and cultural organizations gathered to commemorate France’s national day.

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