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Dutch Govt. places Dutch Caribbean at center of new Climate Adaptation Strategy

THE HAGUE--The Council of Ministers has adopted the draft National Climate Adaptation Strategy 2026, marking the first time the consequences of climate change in the Dutch Caribbean are given specific attention in the national strategy.

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St. Maarten leads Caribbean summer travel surge with 133% increase in search interest

SEATTLE, US--St. Maarten is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s strongest summer travel performers, leading a regional surge in travel interest from the United States with a reported 133% year-over-year increase in search activity. These figures were tracked by TravelAge West and shows increased interest in the destination from the Western United States, a welcome development considering that St. Maarten's main source market remains the East coast of the U.S. TravelAge West is a U.S.-based travel trade publication serving travel advisors, with a strong focus on the Western United States. It provides industry news, destination coverage, travel trends, business tools, first-person reviews and professional development resources for travel advisors.

Association for Consumer Protection Sint Maarten Officially Incorporated

GREAT BAY--The newly established Association for Consumer Protection Sint Maarten (ACP-SXM) was officially incorporated today, May 29, 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing consumer rights, accountability, and public advocacy in Sint Maarten.

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Dutch Caribbean Research Week 2026 Announces Speakers and Full Program

GREAT BAY--The Dutch Caribbean Research Week 2026 has announced its keynote and plenary speakers, with the full program now available online for participants across the Dutch Caribbean and beyond.

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Dutch Caribbean Islandhopper authorized for St. Eustatius to French St. Martin flights

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius--Dutch Caribbean Islandhopper (DCI) has received official authorization to begin flights between F.D. Roosevelt Airport in St. Eustatius and L’Espérance Airport in Grand Case, on the French side of St. Martin.

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Ministry of VSA clarifies statements regarding family physicians in SXM

GREAT BAY--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) wishes to clarify inaccurate statements made during a recent parliamentary discussion on May 25, 2026 regarding the qualifications of family physicians practicing in St. Maarten.

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Saint-Martin commemorates abolition of slavery with cultural tribute at The Old House

MARIGOT, Saint Martin--The Collectivité of Saint-Martin hosted an official commemoration of the abolition of slavery at The Old House in the Orléans district on Thursday, honoring the victims of slavery and paying tribute to the ancestors who endured the loss of freedom under the slave system.

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Prime Minister clarifies General Practitioner during today’s Public Meeting of Parliament

GREAT BAY--The Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina, wishes to provide additional clarity following comments and discussions that emerged during today’s public meeting of Parliament concerning physicians, medical qualifications, and the legal framework governing the practice of medicine in Sint Maarten.

MP Doran raises concern over criteria used in General Practitioner approval process

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran raised concerns on Thursday based on statements made by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in Parliament earlier in the week regarding the approval process for a doctor to practice as a general practitioner in St. Maarten.

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